Cardiovascular diseases News
A groundbreaking Swedish study highlights the dangers of sweetened beverages and high sugar consumption on heart health, linking them to severe cardiovascular diseases.
World Heart Day, celebrated annually on September 29, is a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular diseases account for 18.6 million deaths globally every year
Risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking and poor diet
Heart attacks and strokes pose a significant health crisis in the South-East Asia region, leading to 3.9 million deaths each year, according to the World Health Organization.
Discover the truth behind ghee and its impact on heart health in this insightful article. Exoerts share more on the myths surrounding the consumption of ghee and understand its role in a balanced diet for optimal cardiovascular wellness. Read on.
A balanced gut can contribute to the regulation of health risk factors such as hypertension and elevated cholesterol levels, here is an expert guide to how your gut impacts your heart health.
Being overweight or obese isn’t simply about how you look or how it places strain on your joints
Gradual and permanent weight loss and reducing your risk for coronary artery disease and stroke may just save your life
Your blood pressure measures how hard your heart has to work to pump blood through your blood vessels
Managing stress with relaxation techniques, exercise, and healthy habits is essential for preserving heart health.
On World Heart Day 2023, a cardiologist shares 10 key points to ensure a healthy heart and boost heart health.
A recent study revealed that staying physically active can help in preventing stroke and other cardiovascular ailments like heart-rhythm disorders.
The study reveals that whole-fat dairy products in combination is the key to lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease in adults, including heart attacks and strokes.
For a healthy heart, it is advised to reduce the intake of fried foods, simple sugars, and high-calorie sweetened beverages
Engaging in activities like brisk walking, swimming, or cycling improves heart function and boosts overall fitness
The key lies in moderation and avoiding excessive salt consumption, regardless of the type
The study suggests that the common practice of acutely treating asymptomatic inpatient blood pressure could be harmful and the use of intravenous antihypertensives in particular should be discouraged.
A recent study has revealed that those with obesity who have a genetic tendency for high BMI have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those whose obesity is mostly caused by environmental factors like lifestyle. Read more to learn.
Early detection and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms are crucial for managing heart diseases. One of the most effective ways to detect abnormal rhythms is through long-term heart monitoring, which allows doctors to identify patterns and trends that may reveal a problem.
A significant proportion of the excess mortality risk associated with a poor diet was explained by a higher degree of food processing
In contrast, ultra-processed food intake remained associated with mortality even after the poor nutritional quality of the diet was accounted for
Findings are mixed due to limitations in study design and sample sizes
Although high LDL has been consistently associated with AD risk in many previous studies, the link between HDL and AD was inconclusive
Chest pain is the hallmark presentation of myocardial infarction but other complaints such as shortness of breath, upper abdominal or neck pain, or transient loss of consciousness (blackouts) may be the reason to attend the emergency department.
Covid amplifies the risk of heart disease
3 million people in the US suffered heart complications due to Covid
The risk of high blood pressure and LDLs were similar in Americans who used to have obesity and those who had always maintained a healthy weight
However, although the risk of current type 2 diabetes lessened with weight loss, it remained elevated in people who formerly had obesity
The study does not outweigh the numerous health benefits of regular exercise that can help ward off obesity, diabetes, heart attack/stroke, and death, among other things
Higher physical activity was associated with faster progression of CAC scores
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