A bottle of wine a week, combined with a Mediterranean diet, could be as good as statins for heart health, academics have suggested. And most studies examining the health ties to wine have relied on people self-reporting how much alcohol they drink, which may be “prone to measurement errors”, researchers said. So academics set out…
Just three minutes of brisk walking a day could halve the chance of a heart attack or stroke, a study has found. Short but intense bursts of activity have been linked to significant reductions in cardiovascular disease among people who do not exercise, with women in particular benefitting. Researchers found that there was a 51…
A sedentary lifestyle, characterised by prolonged periods of sitting or inactivity, has long been linked to various health risks, including an increased likelihood of heart disease. New research, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, highlights that this risk persists even among individuals who regularly engage in physical activity outside their…
Making big changes to your diet can be a challenge, even when you know it’s better for your health. This is especially true when eating healthier means giving up some of your favourite foods – something Jeremy Clarkson knows all too well. The Top Gear star, 64, revealed he has had to make some lifestyle…
A culinary delight that could work wonders for your arteries has been revealed by health guru Dr Eric Berg DC. He says the tantalising dish might just be “the best” option for slashing “decreasing your risk of coronary heart disease”. The nutrition virtuoso is the author of ‘The Healthy Keto Plan’ and is famed for…
Heart attack in young people is rising at an alarming rate compared to the past few years. The trend is on the rise in the age group of 18-44, notice experts, including those who seem to be leading a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise schedule and seemingly good fitness levels. As per several health experts,…
Doctors taking part in an awareness camp on World Heart Day, at the Heart and Brain Institute of Andhra Hospitals in Vijayawada on Sunday. | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao Incorporating more fruits and vegetables in one’s diet, good stress management, exercising, keeping sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels down are important to keep a heart…
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the primary cause of mortality worldwide, resulting in a substantial number of fatalities and disabilities. The alarming statistics from 2021 reveal that CVDs claimed 20.5 million lives, accounting for approximately one-third of all global deaths. Young Indians are increasingly vulnerable to heart disease due to alarming environmental and lifestyle factors. Rising…
Today you can wear a smartwatch that measures your blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen saturation levels, and earbuds that relay the information directly to you. We have come a long way in monitoring heart health. In the late 19th century, things were much more invasive; scientists examining a patient’s cardiac activity punctured heart muscles…
Heart disease is a major concern for many, and even those leading healthy lives often wonder if they are truly safe from a heart attack. A friend recently asked me what early signs of heart disease he should look out for, despite living a seemingly healthy lifestyle. This question is common and important, but do…