Heart disease

Is butter healthy? Five reasons to eat Krishna's favourite!

Over the years, the white substance, which is made from churning fresh or fermented cream or milk, has been unfairly blamed for cardiovascular disease, mostly due to the high saturated fat content. 

Aug 25, 2016, 11:43 AM IST

Dengue may be fatal for heart patients: Experts

Transmitted by mosquito bite, dengue has become a seasonal epidemic in India. It affects infants, young children and adults with symptoms appearing 3-14 days after the infective bite.

Aug 24, 2016, 08:40 AM IST

You may be ignoring these signs of a stroke! - Watch video

Yes, even the most minor ache or pain anywhere on the body could be related to something serious, which we wave off thinking it to be just that – a momentary pang.

Aug 23, 2016, 21:07 PM IST

Severe obesity alone can increase heart failure risk

The findings suggest that even if a patient has normal blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure levels, they may still be at higher risk of developing heart failure if they are severely obese.

Aug 23, 2016, 14:00 PM IST

Eat oranges to ward off heart disease, diabetes risk

Citrus fruits contain large amounts of antioxidants, a class of which are called flavanones.  

Aug 22, 2016, 15:49 PM IST

Gallstone disease may increase heart disease risk

Individuals with a history of gallstone disease may increase the risk of coronary heart disease, reveals a research.

Aug 19, 2016, 23:51 PM IST

Sedentary behaviour contributes toward heart problems; study advises more moving!

It is not clear whether people should replace prolonged sedentary behavior with simple movement or moderate to vigorous physical activity.

Aug 16, 2016, 16:54 PM IST

Five foods that can help lower bad cholesterol! (Watch slideshow)

Five foods that can help lower bad cholesterol! (Watch slideshow)

Aug 08, 2016, 12:40 PM IST

Five surprising health benefits of laughter you didn't know about!

A good, hearty laugh is beneficial to humanity in countless ways. Some researchers believe laughter might be the best medicine.

Aug 05, 2016, 09:49 AM IST

What energy drinks could do to your heart

The case, reported in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), adds to previous reports of adverse cardiovascular events related to consuming energy drinks, including abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) or improper beating of the heart, whether irregular, too fast or too slow.

Aug 03, 2016, 16:44 PM IST

Here's what puts you at high risk for a heart attack!

 Understanding the risk factors and taking steps toward a heart-healthy lifestyle early can help prevent a heart attack.

Aug 03, 2016, 09:45 AM IST

Six ways alcohol affects your health!

 Drinking too much alcohol can lead to fatty liver, hepatitis and 'scarring' of the liver.

Aug 02, 2016, 16:42 PM IST

An hour of exercise a day may help you live longer

Physical inactivity is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes as well as some cancers and is associated with more than 5 million deaths per year.

Jul 28, 2016, 16:17 PM IST

Five foods you should avoid at all costs!

Five foods you should avoid at all costs!

Jul 20, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

Keep your heart healthy with these exercises!

Here are some exercises which experts believe can help improve your cardiovascular fitness.

Jul 19, 2016, 09:35 AM IST

Atrial fibrillation: Symptoms, risk factors and prevention tips!

Anyone with certain chronic conditions or a heart disease has an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.

Jul 18, 2016, 16:41 PM IST

Immunotherapy reduces risk of heart disease in arthritis patients, reveals study

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which cytokines such as tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNFI) and interfero-gamma (IFN), which normally protect the body, attack healthy cells.
 

Jul 10, 2016, 13:57 PM IST

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