Heart disease

A little butter a day may not harm your heart

Butter has been found as a healthier choice in comparison to sugar and starch-enriched food like white bread or potatoes.
 

Jun 30, 2016, 15:54 PM IST

Eat salmon, walnuts to lower your heart disease risk

The findings showed that both plant-based and seafood-based omega-3s lead to about 10 per cent lower risk of fatal heart attacks. 

Jun 28, 2016, 17:36 PM IST

Top five superfoods for your heart's health!

Top five superfoods for your heart's health!

Jun 24, 2016, 11:21 AM IST

Reasons you should be eating more broccoli!

As per a latest study from the University of Illinois in the US, eating this powerful antioxidant broccoli three or four times a week may be associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, asthma and several types of cancer. 

Jun 24, 2016, 09:06 AM IST

Viagra - The new wonder pill for heart attacks?

Studies have shown that drugs normally used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, such as Viagra, actually have a very pronounced effect in slowing the progression of heart failure as well as reducing the likelihood of fatal arrhythmias.

Jun 20, 2016, 13:06 PM IST

Key protein in preventing heart attacks identified

Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1), a protein that is naturally found in high levels among adolescents, can help prevent arteries from clogging. 

Jun 16, 2016, 14:38 PM IST

Diabetes drug lowers risk of heart and kidney disease

A new study finds that an injectable drug which is widely used to lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes helps in reducing the risk of dying from heart disease and advanced kidney disease.

Jun 15, 2016, 00:34 AM IST

10 reasons you should start drinking black tea every day!

Here are some of the health benefits of consuming black tea regularly.

Jun 14, 2016, 15:57 PM IST

Blood donation – The noblest way to lose weight!

Donating your blood could mean helps you lose weight as well as reduce your risks for serious illnesses.

Jun 14, 2016, 12:29 PM IST

Reasons you should start eating Mediterranean diet today - Watch!

Basically, a Mediterranean diet is a healthy eating plan consisting of lots of vegetables, fruits, beans, cereals. It also contains moderate amounts of fish, white meat and some dairy products.

Jun 06, 2016, 14:52 PM IST

Are you at greater risk of anxiety?

Anxiety disorder -- the most common mental health problems -- is often manifest as excessive worry, fear and a tendency to avoid potentially stressful situations including social gatherings.

Jun 06, 2016, 14:19 PM IST

Women suffering with migraine at increased mortality risk

The findings showed that women who reported a migraine had a greater risk for major cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks, strokes and angina -- chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.

Jun 05, 2016, 17:28 PM IST

Side effects of consuming too much salt!

Do you have the habit of putting extra salt in your food? If yes, then stop doing so as consuming too much of salt is not good for health.

Jun 03, 2016, 10:06 AM IST

Cardiac arrest: Warning signs you should never ignore!

Cardiac arrest is a sudden stop or an unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness.

Jun 02, 2016, 10:26 AM IST

These are the reasons why people faint!

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Jun 01, 2016, 14:21 PM IST

This is how your body turns toxins into nutrients!

Researchers have now found how the body turns a toxin into a nutrient.

May 31, 2016, 15:57 PM IST

Childhood fitness cuts heart disease risks in adulthood

Metabolic syndrome is a clustering of key cardiovascular disease risk factors and is associated with an increased risk of subsequent coronary artery disease, stroke and Type-2 diabetes.

May 25, 2016, 15:22 PM IST

Five reasons you should stop eating bread!

Bread is low in essential nutrients when compared to other foods such as fruits, vegetables, meat and fish. 

May 25, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

A third of heart and vascular patients find it hard to keep on their work: Study

The study also highlights that even after an year of their recovery patients who are hospitalized for a longer period of time due to heart problems or strokes find it hard to keep on their professional life.

May 23, 2016, 14:29 PM IST

Beware! 'Silent' heart attacks may increase risk of death by three times: Research

Now, however, a research has found out something about heart attacks that are actually scary. The fact that nearly half of all heart attacks may not have any symptoms at all! 

May 22, 2016, 23:23 PM IST