Delhi air pollution: Children at most risk, say experts
Alarming increase in air pollution attacks the respiratory system, and can alter the immune system.
Nov 04, 2016, 14:47 PM IST
Air pollution and your health: Five reasons why you need an air purifier!
In the wake of excessive pollution, health experts have asked people to leave the national capital if they want to be healthy.
Nov 04, 2016, 11:09 AM IST
Hypertension: Five natural home remedies to lower high blood pressure!
Long term high blood pressure is also a major risk factor for coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, vision loss and chronic kidney disease.
Nov 02, 2016, 14:24 PM IST
Know these health benefits of being flexible!
Do you know that being flexible can give health benefits to our body?
Oct 28, 2016, 00:11 AM IST
'Healthy oils, low-heat cooking can reduce heart problems of South Asians'
Preventing coronary heart disease (CHD) is not just about what you eat but is also linked to the cooking style you adopt, according to a team of international researchers who say urbanised South Asian's susceptibility to the disease is partly due to high-heat cooking methods such as roasting or frying.
Oct 26, 2016, 15:57 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
Discrimination against obese people may increase health risks
Obese people risk getting diagnosed with heart disease, diabetes, inflammation and other disorders, if they are discriminated in society, finds a study conducted by an Indian-origin researcher.
Oct 22, 2016, 22:01 PM IST
Whole grain diet may lower risk of heart disease: Study
A new study found that whole grain diet helps to reduce the risk of developing heart disease in overweight and obese adults who are under the age of 50.
Oct 20, 2016, 21:00 PM 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
Start young: Heart care should begin at puberty, say doctors
Stress, one of the biggest culprits for cardiac ailments -- and many other ailments too -- is a given in today's life.
Oct 06, 2016, 16:51 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
'Breastfeeding may protect moms from cancer, heart disease'
The study underscores the importance of policies that make it possible for women to breastfeed, according to study senior author Alison Stuebe from the University of North Carolina in the US.
Sep 29, 2016, 16:21 PM IST
Air pollution deaths – How to protect yourself and your family!
Air pollution has been linked to a number of serious health problems, including cardiovascular diseases, stroke, chronic respiratory diseases and cancers.
Sep 29, 2016, 14:24 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
Is your heart older than your actual age? Find out here (Watch)
The CDC also estimates that most US adults have a heart age greater than their actual age. This increases their risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Sep 29, 2016, 09:45 AM IST
Campaign to educate 6 crore people about heart disease
A new campaign to educate over six crore persons across the country about Cardio Vascular Diseases (CVD) was launched here on Wednesday by the Science and Art of Living (SAAOL) and Emami Foundation.
Sep 29, 2016, 00:35 AM IST
98% Indians unaware of life-saving technique during heart attack
Around 98 per cent Indians are not trained in basic life-saving technique of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during sudden cardiac arrest, shows a survey conducted by Lybrate, an online doctor consultation platform.
Sep 29, 2016, 00:30 AM IST
