[ad_1] Recently on February 14, when the world celebrated Valentine’s Day, another special – and far more critical – day related to the heart was observed – Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Day. Congenital Heart Defects are structural abnormalities of the heart that are present at birth. “The incidence of CHD is approximately 8-10/ 1000 live…
[ad_1] The COVID-19 pandemic, stemming from the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has evolved into a global health crisis of unparalleled magnitude, says Dr TS Kler, Chairman and HOD- BLK-Max Heart & Vascular Institute, BLK Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. The doctor points out that apart from its primary effects on respiratory health, recent findings indicate…
[ad_1] In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy heart has never been more crucial. Heart disease remains a leading cause of death globally, making it imperative for individuals to adopt heart-protective habits. Heart disease still remains the number one killer and continues to rise in India unlike in the more developed Western countries. Indian lifespan…
[ad_1] Consuming fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, fish and whole-fat dairy products in combination is key to lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults, including heart attacks and strokes, say researchers. According to the study published in the European Heart Journal, a healthy diet can be achieved in various ways, such as including moderate…
[ad_1] Researchers found that many adolescent and young adult kidney cancer survivors are at a significantly elevated risk for heart issues due to increased levels of hypertension or high blood pressure, according to a study. The study was published in ‘The Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.’ Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of…
[ad_1] Consuming a diet rich in carotenes — bioactive compounds found in yellow, orange and green fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, broccoli, bell peppers, mangoes, papayas, apricots, among others, can help reduce build up of fats in arteries, and blockage, finds a study. The study showed that a high level of carotenes…
[ad_1] Consuming beetroot juice daily for six months following the placement of a stent decreased the likelihood that angina patients would experience a heart attack or require a repeat treatment, according to recent research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference. The research on the advantages of vegetable juice was presented at the conference in…
[ad_1] A nutritious diet is related to higher physical fitness in middle-aged people, according to a study. The findings of the study were published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). “This study provides some of the strongest and most rigorous data thus far to support…
