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High intensity two and a half minute workouts are better than 90 minute low...
It may sound too good to be true but a 150 second workout is more effective than a 90 minute run! A recent research suggests that short sharp bursts of exercise aka High Intensity Interval Training...
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Top 10 heart healthy foods
These days heart disease is affecting a number of us. A condition that was thought to only affect the elderly is now a disease that affects even people as young as 25. As the adage goes, prevention is...
View ArticleFolic acid and Vitamin B can help reduce heart disease?
A study conducted by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Jamia Millia Islamia on Friday said that adequate folic acid and vitamin B intake could help reduce vascular disease risk in Indian patients. Foods...
View ArticleNot just flu, beware of cardiac problems too this winter: Experts
It is not just common ailments such as flu, cough and fever that you should be careful about this winter. Doctors say cardiac problems and other serious health complications also see a rise in this...
View Article‘Vanishing stent’– a latest advance in unblocking artery
A bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) or ‘vanishing stent’ was successfully implanted in a businessman for coronary artery disease (CAD) by doctors at a super-speciality hospital in Agra on Thursday....
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Mangoes and their amazing health benefits
With the summer almost here, mango – the ‘king of fruits’ has started making its appearance in the market. Apart from tasting really good and adding that ‘zing’ to any dish, mangoes are known to be a...
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Bioabsorbable stents – the future of angioplasty?
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the biggest killers in the world today and most common cause of heart attacks. It’s caused by plaque build-up along the inner walls of the arteries and it can be...
View ArticleAwareness on chronic heart disease need of the hour
A leading doctor said on Saturday that with an increasing number of Indians suffering from heart diseases, proper eating habits, heart friendly nutrition and a healthy lifestyle is the need of the hour...
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Silent heart attacks: Why you need to be aware
When anyone thinks of a heart attack, we all think of pain in the chest and down the left arm. But did you know that you could suffer from a heart attack and not even know it? Known as a ‘silent heart...
View ArticleGene responsible for heart disease risk found!
Washington, June 19 (ANI): University of Leicester scientists have discovered a potential genetic contributor to the increased risk of heart disease among men. The team of researchers, from the...
View ArticleWhat is Angina? (Video)
That nagging pain in your chest might not be something to ignore. It is estimated that almost 6.4 crore Indians will suffer from coronary artery disease by 2015. Angina or ‘angina pectoris’ (Latin for...
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Indian-American surgeon to bring low-cost ‘triple heart therapy’ to India
Dr Mukesh Hariawala, an award winning Indian-American heart surgeon, is set to introduce a unique low-cost “triple heart therapy” in India to help patients with diabetes who cannot afford expensive...
View ArticleConsequences of cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fat/ lipid that is produced in the liver and its normal levels are necessary for the proper functioning of the body. When cholesterol levels are in the normal range, in a healthy body,...
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Should you exercise after suffering a heart attack?
Being diagnosed with heart disease is tough enough on you, undergoing a heart surgery is worse. You have umpteen doubts in your mind about what your diet and whether you can exercise or not. In this...
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Atherosclerosis due to high cholesterol – all your queries answered
Anand Mukherji (name changed), was a tall, slim 48-year-old man who worked at a bank. Overall he was fit for his age, but he hardly exercised and followed a not-so-healthy diet. On a Sunday morning, he...
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Coronary heart disease (CHD) — causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis,...
Coronary heart disease (CHD), also called coronary artery disease, is the most prevalent form of heart disease, contributing to more than 95% of total cardiovascular disease prevalence in India. What...
View Article8 warning signs of a heart attack you should know about
Would you know if you or your loved one was suffering a heart attack? Well, some of the most common symptoms we think indicate a heart attack are chest pain, breathlessness and sweating. But there is...
View ArticleHow to use a home blood pressure monitor
If you are a person living with hypertension, diabetes, have just had major surgery or simply a health junkie you have probably been advised to use a home blood pressure monitoring device to keep a...
View Article5 ways high BP damages your health
Hypertension is often called a silent killer. It sets in without any signs and symptoms and then the problem just blows out of proportion. Suffering from hypertension can make you prone not just to...
View ArticleTreatment options for coronary artery disease
After you have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD), your doctor will either recommend surgery or ask you to opt for medications to improve your condition. The treatment of CAD usually...
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