Heart disease

Football cuts risk of heart disease, diabetes

The findings showed that after 4 months' football training, the cardiovascular fitness scores improved by 15 percent, interval work capacity increased by 43 percent and functional capacity by 30 percent.
 

Mar 24, 2016, 14:11 PM IST

Know why fish is good for health!

Here are some health benefits of eating fish.

Mar 21, 2016, 10:25 AM IST

Grapeseed oil can lower heart disease, diabetes risk

Grapeseed oil for now remains an excellent source of linoleic acid, which constitutes about 80 percent of its fatty acids.

Mar 08, 2016, 10:23 AM IST

International Women's Day: Top 6 health issues every woman must know!

Here are five major health issues affecting women and that need to be tackled.

Mar 08, 2016, 03:49 AM IST

Choose job wisely and stay away from strokes!

A recent study presented in the American Heart Association's Epidemiology/Lifestyle 2016 meetings revealed that workers in sales, office support or service occupation were more prone to heart diseases and stroke risks than the one in management or professional jobs.

Mar 03, 2016, 21:56 PM IST

Climate change could kill 500000 extra lives by 2050

The research is the strongest evidence yet that climate change could have damaging consequences for food production and health worldwide and is the first of its kind to assess the impact of climate change on diet composition and bodyweight, and to estimate the number of deaths they will cause in 155 countries in 2050.

Mar 03, 2016, 18:10 PM IST

Here’s how to calculate the age of your heart!

The Heart Age calculator can help you find out the age of your heart. 

Mar 01, 2016, 18:32 PM IST

How you react to stress decides your overall health

According to the researchers, the more negatively an individual reacts to a situation the more he/she may be at risk of developing heart disease.
 

Feb 27, 2016, 17:48 PM IST

Some heart disease drugs, antibiotics may help in treating cancer

According to a new study, published in the journal Cancer Research, researchers have identified drugs that showed promising perspectives in treatment of cancer.

Feb 09, 2016, 21:17 PM IST

Useful tips to prevent lifestyle diseases!

Following certain guidelines can help prevent or cut down your risk of getting lifestyle diseases.

Feb 08, 2016, 17:03 PM IST

Did you know? Taller people have greater risk of cancer!

The study shows that the taller a person is the lower their risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, but their risk of cancer increases.

Feb 03, 2016, 14:57 PM IST

Depression ups stroke and heart disease risk in elderly

During all study visits, fewer than 10 percent of the participants were taking medications for depression.

Feb 02, 2016, 22:25 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

How Aged Garlic Extract can protect your heart

Aged Garlic Extract can stop heart disease from progressing and in some cases, even reverse artery plaque accumulation, according to a new study.

Jan 23, 2016, 00:39 AM IST

Want a flat tummy? Eat avocados

Avocado is one of the best foods to eat, particularly if you are trying to lose weight and flatten your tummy.

Jan 22, 2016, 12:58 PM IST

Saturated fat, sugar are contributors to coronary heart disease

One in every six deaths in the United States and throughout the developed world takes place due to Atherosclerotic Coronary Heart Disease (CHD).

Jan 15, 2016, 12:28 PM IST

Are you obese? Cut down on siting time to reduce heart disease risk

Sedentary behaviour is associated with poor cardiovascular health and diabetes in adults with severe obesity, independent of how much exercise they perform.

Jan 13, 2016, 17:22 PM IST

Pre-pregnancy potato consumption may boost diabetes risk: Study

Eating lots of potatoes -- especially chips or crisps -- is linked to a higher risk for women of developing a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy, a study said Wednesday.

Jan 13, 2016, 05:03 AM IST

Exercise cuts heart disease risk among the depressed

They used questionnaires to evaluate patients for depression and levels of physical activity and also looked several early indicators of heart disease.

Jan 12, 2016, 16:02 PM IST

Heart diseases emerge to be the biggest killer worldwide!

Heart disease and stroke were the number one and number two killers worldwide in 2013, reveals a new report.

Dec 17, 2015, 19:27 PM IST