Eating fresh fruits daily may reduce risk of diabetes by 12 per cent
Want to lower the risk of diabetes? Well, a new study has showed that eating a bowl of fresh fruits daily may reduce the risk of developing the disease by 12 per cent.
Apr 12, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
Too sick for heart valve surgery? Conscious sedation, a safe alternative to general anesthesia
According to the research, the patients who underwent conscious sedation had a similar rate of adverse events to those who underwent anesthesia, but those who were given conscious sedation had shorter stays in the intensive care unit (30 versus 96 hours for those with general anesthesia) and shorter hospital stays (4.9 days versus 10.4 days).
Apr 12, 2017, 09:46 AM IST
Grey hair may increase risk of heart disease
A new study has warned that men with more grey hair, irrespective of age, are prone to high risk of developing heart disease.
Apr 08, 2017, 21:37 PM IST
People with cardiovascular disease can breathe a sigh of relief
Olive oil is rich in MUFA or mono unsaturated fatty acids which helps in improving glycemic control and plasma lipid control and increase insulin sensitivity in diabetics and improve cardio vascular health.
Apr 07, 2017, 16:40 PM IST
Multivitamins not associated with heart disease risk
An analysis of the Physicians' Health Study II (PHS II) showed that long-term use of daily multivitamin didn't reduce risk of cardiovascular events in middle-age and older men regardless of their baseline nutrition status.
Apr 06, 2017, 09:41 AM IST
Reversing ageing: Elderly need as much sleep as younger people to turn back the clock
Similarly, researchers say that older people need as much sleep as those who are younger in order to turn back their clock on ageing.
Apr 06, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
People with high thyroid hormone levels at heart disease risk
Atherosclerosis -- hardening and narrowing of the arteries -- silently and slowly blocks arteries, putting blood flow at risk and thus increase the risk of heart diseases.
Apr 02, 2017, 12:51 PM IST
Scientists develop an internet crystal ball that can predict risk of heart disease, diabetes
An internet crystal ball -a metabolic calculator has been developed by scientists that can predict the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.
Apr 02, 2017, 00:05 AM IST
Doing household chores can keep heart attack at bay
As per a new study, simple household tasks, such as making bed, doing laundry or carrying groceries can start the road to recovery for people who have had a heart attack or a stroke.
Mar 27, 2017, 10:35 AM IST
Childhood brain tumour survivor's high body fat increases risk of stroke, heart disease
A new research has shown that survivors of childhood brain tumours have high body fat which increases the risk of stroke, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and early death.
Mar 25, 2017, 22:58 PM IST
Harder calcium deposits may predict heart attack risk
For the study, the team evaluated the composition of coronary artery plaque identified in the subjects through computerised tomography (CT) coronary angiography.
Mar 19, 2017, 19:25 PM IST
Want to lose weight and live cancer-free life? Eat handful of nuts a day
Consuming 20 grams or a handful of hazelnuts and walnuts and peanuts a day can cut risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death.
Mar 11, 2017, 11:39 AM IST
Women's Day Special: Top tips for a healthier heart
Certain conditions such as heart disease, osteoarthritis affect women more severely than men.
Mar 08, 2017, 09:40 AM IST
Class 10 student from Tamil Nadu develops technique to detect 'silent heart attacks'!
He is being honoured with this opportunity for his innovation called "Non-invasive self diagnosis of silent heart attack".
Mar 05, 2017, 22:00 PM IST
Diabetic heart disease can be treated through stem cell therapy, says renowned researcher
Presenting clinical evidences, Katare said stem cell therapy certainly presented a new hope for successfully treating DHD.
Feb 28, 2017, 23:28 PM IST
If you are skipping breakfast, these things might happen to your body!
Do you often skip your breakfast? If yes, then it is not good and can cause many health problems.
Feb 25, 2017, 00:11 AM IST
Napping: Why you need to take a nap everyday, tips and tricks
A number of studies has shown that napping can help boost alertness, increase productivity and improve creativity.
Feb 22, 2017, 12:43 PM IST
Brugada Syndrome – All you need to know about this heart rhythm disorder
Brugada Syndrome is an uncommon, but serious heart condition, which doctors say can also be explained as sudden cardiac arrest without any symptoms.
Feb 17, 2017, 16:34 PM IST
Men vs women - Why gender matters in heart disease?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. But the symptoms and risk factors of heart disease aren't the same in men and women.
Feb 17, 2017, 13:22 PM IST
Managing these three emotions can save your heart
Monitoring your emotional well-being and taking action before it hit you can help you stay healthy and save your heart.
Feb 15, 2017, 13:24 PM IST
