Healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as good nutrition, smoking cessation and being physically active, along with routine health screenings and managing risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke with medication, can help prevent individuals from having a first stroke. Screening for stroke risk and educating people on how to lower their chances of having a stroke…
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…
Lung cancer patients can significantly improve their treatment outcomes by adopting lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, maintaining a nutritious diet, and engaging in regular exercise. These modifications, alongside medical treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, can enhance recovery, reduce complications, and boost long-term survival rates. Importance of Quitting Smoking Dr Nithin SG, Consultant in…