What makes your heart 'old'? Tips for a healthier, happier life
If you want to lower your heart age, start adopting a healthier lifestyle.
Feb 13, 2017, 13:01 PM IST
Pre-term delivery may increase heart disease risk in mothers
A new study has showed that mothers who deliver pre-term are at an increased risk of developing heart diseases, as compared to women who deliver babies at full-term.
Feb 03, 2017, 15:47 PM IST
Tackling non-communicable diseases: Health Ministry to launch screening programme for NCDs next month
The programme, as a part of the National Health Mission, will focus on five common NCDs - hypertension, diabetes and cancers of oral cavity, breast and cervix - which account for over 60 per cent of all mortality in India.
Jan 25, 2017, 11:33 AM IST
Heart disease risk: Genetics vs lifestyle choices – Which is higher?
Most people have a family history for heart disease that increases an individual's risk of developing the condition.
Jan 17, 2017, 13:37 PM IST
Cardiovascular disease risk may increase due to dipping temperatures during winter
Bhattacharya also said there is a rise in blood pressure during early morning which further leads to a heart attack.
Jan 11, 2017, 00:28 AM IST
Cardiac arrest: What increases your risk? What to do, how can it be prevented?
The immediate cause of cardiac arrest is usually an abnormal heart rhythms, called arrhythmias.
Dec 06, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
Cardiovascular disease prevention: Strategies for a healthy heart
Globally, heart disease claims for more lives every year than any other condition.
Dec 05, 2016, 14:35 PM IST
Red wine before smoking can offset damage to blood vessels
Drinking red wine is widely regarded as protective against cardiovascular disease.
Nov 16, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
Diabetes mellitus: Reasons why diabetic complications are much more dangerous and deadly!
Diabetes, often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus, is a chronic condition in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high.
Nov 11, 2016, 14:50 PM IST
Excessive weight gain during puberty increases risk of heart disease
A new study has revealed that putting on lots of weight during puberty increases the risk of death due to heart disease later in life.
Nov 10, 2016, 23:10 PM IST
Facing high cholesterol? Chew on these foods!
Here are some foods that can help lower your cholesterol naturally.
Nov 10, 2016, 10:38 AM IST
Effective tips to lose belly fat in 1 week – Watch!
Having a large amount of abdominal fat increases your risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes.
Nov 03, 2016, 12:27 PM IST
Heart disease: What increases your risk, tips to reduce it!
Heart disease is caused by plaque buildup in the wall of the arteries that supply blood to the heart.
Oct 26, 2016, 13:26 PM IST
Menopause and cardiovascular disease – Risk factors, tips to keep your heart healthy
Women who have gone through early menopause, either naturally or because they have had their ovaries removed are twice as likely to develop heart disease as women of the same age, who have not yet reached menopause.
Oct 18, 2016, 10:17 AM IST
Stroke – 10 warning signs you should know!
Strokes can strike poeple of any age, including children, but adults over 65 years of age are most at risk.
Oct 13, 2016, 17:12 PM IST
Heart failure not as life-threatening as heart attack: Experts
Heart failure is not similar to a heart attack and it is important for people to understand the difference, say experts.
Oct 13, 2016, 15:54 PM IST
Early menopausal symptoms may predict heart disease
Women who experience menopausal symptoms -- hot flashes and night sweats -- much earlier are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) as compared to those with later onset of such symptoms, says research.
Sep 30, 2016, 00:45 AM IST
Sedentary lifestyle leading cause for heart disease in India
According to the survey, cardiovascular disorders are the cause of 25 per cent deaths in India and heart disease does not affect the urban and economically strong only, it also affects the rural and underprivileged population.
Sep 29, 2016, 16:50 PM IST
World Heart Day: Heart disease fast catching up with young Indians, say experts
Heart disease or cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a collective term for diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Sep 29, 2016, 11:25 AM IST
World Heart Day 2016: Five things you should know about heart disease in India!
Coronary heart disease is preventable and every man and woman has the power to lower their risk risk by following a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Sep 29, 2016, 10:57 AM IST
