In recent years, a troubling rise in heart attacks among young adults has prompted healthcare professionals to sound the alarm. What was once largely considered a concern for the older population has now emerged as a critical issue for the youth. Experts point to a combination of modern lifestyle habits, chronic stress, and poor mental…
Bill Gates, the billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, has said the global obesity crisis is one problem money simply can’t solve. Appearing on entrepreneur Raj Shamani’s podcast, Figuring Out, Gates stressed the difficulty of creating lasting behaviour change in societies grappling with weight-related health issues. “You know, there’s a lot of talk about obesity,” Gates…
Researchers tracked participants for up to 47 years in a new study, assessing how five specific factors influenced their risk of death, longevity and the number of healthy years they could gain by altering these habits. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, took nearly half a century to complete and revealed…
Last Updated:March 17, 2025, 21:13 IST Small, consistent lifestyle changes can significantly lower heart disease risk. Start today for a healthier future Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle is key to prevention Heart disease is a growing health challenge in India, with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) accounting for 67.6% of overall deaths in 2019. A 2021 report by…
February is Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month, and the best time has come to bring more focus to habits in life which can improve general health. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is paramount, and one need not make drastic changes, so small changes can bring about a lot of difference. Dr. Spoorthi, an internal medicine specialist from…
Albany, NY — The New York State Department of Health is calling on residents to adopt healthier lifestyles to combat heart disease, the leading cause of death in the state. This initiative comes as part of American Heart Month, observed in February. Dr. James McDonald, the State Health Commissioner, emphasized the importance of lifestyle changes…
Cancer is a major health concern worldwide accounting for nearly 1 in every 6 deaths, as per WHO. But did you know that nearly 50% of cancer cases can be prevented by making simple lifestyle changes? There are some factors like smoking, poor diet, lack of physical activity, and exposure to harmful substances significantly increase…
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — As we head into February, doctors are reminding patients about the importance of taking care of their heart. With February being American Heart Month, it brings awareness of not only living a healthy lifestyle but to having more heart defibrillators in public areas. We spoke with Dr. Ashfaq Turk from…
The number of couples struggling to conceive has increased to one in seven over the last two decades – and with those seeking medical intervention at an all-time high, infertility has become a worrying and growing issue. But whether you are just starting out on your fertility journey or have been trying unsuccessfully for some…
A stroke is a medical condition in which blood is unable to reach the brain, and this might lead to massive damage or even death. Among the most common global causes of disability and mortality, the beautiful thing here is that mostly every type of stroke is amenable to prevention, changing habits that do pose…