American Heart Association

Adding chilli peppers to a diet can contribute to a longer life, finds out study

People could have longer life spans if they consume chilli pepper regularly.

Nov 15, 2020, 15:30 PM IST

Study reveals taller people likely to develop atrial fibrillation

The findings were presented at the American Heart Association`s 2019 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia. Researchers found that the risk for AFib climbed as one`s height increased, with every one-inch increase in height translating to about a three per cent increase in the risk of Afib - independent of other clinical factors - as compared to those at average height (5 feet and 7 inches).

Nov 16, 2019, 18:20 PM IST

Heart-health behaviour helps reduce diabetes risk

Maintaining blood pressure, glucose levels, eating healthy diet, excercising at least 150 minutes per week, not smoking and by maintaining healthy weight a human can reduce diabetic levels.

Jan 17, 2019, 15:54 PM IST

Higher calcium levels may predict heart disease

People from South Asia are known to have a high chance of developing cardiovascular disease and represent more than 60 per cent of cardiovascular disease patients worldwide.

Jan 12, 2019, 12:52 PM IST

Eating too quickly may up risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes

Eating quickly was also associated with more weight gain, larger waistline and higher blood glucose.

Nov 16, 2017, 11:37 AM IST

Traumatic experiences may trigger obesity in women, says study

The researchers studied the relationship between major life events and obesity in a group of 21,904 middle-aged and older women.

Nov 16, 2017, 09:08 AM IST

US guidelines redefine high blood pressure as 130/80, not 140/90

Considered to be a “silent killer” by medical professionals across the globe, hypertension is a cardiovascular disease whose detection is a bit complex, due to its subtle signs and symptoms.

Nov 15, 2017, 13:16 PM IST

Healthy lifestyle key to smarter brain in old age: Study

Increase in levels of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar can cause impairment of the large and smaller blood vessels, making them narrowed or blocked.

Sep 08, 2017, 17:11 PM IST

Coconut oil not as healthy as thought? US experts say it's 'as unhealthy as beef fat and butter'!

The mixture of fats in coconut oil has led many to believe that it still provides a healthier option, but the AHA has stated a lack of 'good-quality evidence' in support of the fact.

Jun 18, 2017, 09:29 AM IST

Sedentary behaviour contributes toward heart problems; study advises more moving!

It is not clear whether people should replace prolonged sedentary behavior with simple movement or moderate to vigorous physical activity.

Aug 16, 2016, 16:54 PM IST

Does your child have an unhealthy diet? Their heart health may be at risk!

A study has suggested that children who eat high-calorie, low-nutrition food and avoid eating healthy are at risk of having poor heart health.

Aug 15, 2016, 13:24 PM IST

Vegetable fat not the route to a healthy heart: Study

For decades now, the world has viewed full-fat milk and bacon with suspicion and replaced pork with chicken, and butter with plant-based margarines and cooking oils.

Apr 13, 2016, 15:40 PM IST

Genetically high cholesterol may be more common than thought

People who are born with genetically high cholesterol may be about twice as common in the United States as previously believed, according to new research published on Monday.

Mar 15, 2016, 03:11 AM IST

Heart attack, stroke risk doubles after drinking alcohol

Heart attack, stroke risk doubles after drinking alcohol Moderate consumption of alcohol may double the risk of heart attack and stroke in the hour after drinking, a new study has warned.

Mar 06, 2016, 13:41 PM IST

Did you know? Women's heart attack symptoms different from men!

Women have different symptoms of heart attack than men do, says a new study.

Jan 26, 2016, 16:00 PM IST

Poor sleep in old age linked to hardened brain arteries

These findings were independent of other cardiovascular risk factors, such as body mass, smoking history, diabetes, and hypertension, or other medical conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, pain, depression or heart failure.

Jan 15, 2016, 18:53 PM IST