Heart disease

What makes your heart 'old'? Tips for a healthier, happier life

If you want to lower your heart age, start adopting a healthier lifestyle.

Feb 13, 2017, 13:01 PM IST

Brief stair climbing is good for heart health

Stair climbing is a form of exercise anyone can do in their own home, after work or during the lunch hour

Feb 08, 2017, 13:18 PM IST

Heart disease, cancer risk can be mitigated this way too – Read

The findings revealed that by soaking rice overnight the level of toxin - arsenic - was reduced by 80 percent.

Feb 08, 2017, 11:48 AM IST

Donald Trump's immigration ban creates 'trouble' for Iranian infant with heart defect – Read story

Fatemeh Reshad, in need of life-saving heart surgery arrived at a Portland hospital with her family after being temporarily banned from coming to the US.

Feb 08, 2017, 11:30 AM IST

Pre-term delivery may increase heart disease risk in mothers

A new study has showed that mothers who deliver pre-term are at an increased risk of developing heart diseases, as compared to women who deliver babies at full-term.

Feb 03, 2017, 15:47 PM IST

Cardiac arrest: Can you recover from it? Causes and risk factors

Cardiac arrest is the sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness.

Feb 01, 2017, 09:22 AM IST

People living in higher altitudes at lower risk of heart diseases, diabetes

The researchers used data from a Spanish project, where participants have been voluntarily submitting information about their health twice-yearly since 1999.

Jan 31, 2017, 20:51 PM IST

'Fat shaming' increases health risks, including heart disease and diabetes

Researchers from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in the US found that above and beyond the effects of body mass index (BMI) and depression, higher levels of weight bias internalisation were associated with increased risk for cardiovascular and metabolic disease.

Jan 27, 2017, 16:58 PM IST

Aromatherapy for stress, anxiety and depression – Here are five best essential oils!

Here are some of the best essential oils that can help relief symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety.

Jan 25, 2017, 09:38 AM IST

Winter health risks: This is how cold weather affects your heart

People with a history of coronary heart disease, diabetes and hypertension are at an increased risk of heart attacks during the cold months.

Jan 20, 2017, 12:22 PM IST

Heart disease risk: Genetics vs lifestyle choices – Which is higher?

Most people have a family history for heart disease that increases an individual's risk of developing the condition.

Jan 17, 2017, 13:37 PM IST

Inflammation in the body: Is it good or bad?

Without inflammation, wounds and infections wound become septic and eventually the body would perish.

Jan 16, 2017, 10:40 AM IST

Want to live longer? Eating red chilli may extend lifespan

The study found that daily consumption of hot red chilli peppers can lead to a 13 per cent reduction in total mortality, primarily in heart disease or stroke.

Jan 14, 2017, 17:38 PM IST

Here's how weight lifting exercises can help reduce your risks of heart disease, diabetes

As per a new study, doing weight lifting exercises may not only help you tone those muscles, but also lower the risk of cardiovascular disease as well as Type 2 diabetes.

Jan 12, 2017, 10:26 AM IST

Bebac, Cleveland Zoo's beloved gorilla, passes away at 32

Veterinarians were unable to save his life.

Jan 09, 2017, 00:12 AM IST

Heart disease: Five simple ways to prevent it!

Heart disease has now become the leading cause of mortality in in our country.

Jan 07, 2017, 23:34 PM IST

Shoulder pain? You may be at a risk of heart disease!

If this new study is anything to go by then you possibly need to be more careful if your shoulder pains more often than not. According to a study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine having shoulder problems may be due to heart disease risk factors.

Dec 29, 2016, 00:47 AM IST

Vitamin D may help prevent diabetes, heart disease

Sunbathing or vitamin D supplements may help restore good bacteria in the gut and help prevent metabolic syndrome, a group of symptoms that are risk factors for diabetes and heart disease, new research suggests.

Dec 23, 2016, 00:25 AM IST

Reduce heart attack risk by dropping cholesterol to 'new born baby levels', says study

This lowest cholesterol levels is only achievable in adulthood, through medication, as well as lifestyle changes like healthy food and exercise, the researchers suggested.  

Dec 19, 2016, 11:43 AM IST

Indians more likely to face premature death due to stroke, heart attack

As per an alarming study which raises concern among people, experts claim that Indian are more likely to face premature death due to heart ailments and stroke.

Dec 18, 2016, 21:22 PM IST