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High blood pressure doesn’t usually make itself known. It builds up slowly, sometimes over the course of years, until the damage is done. According to NFHS-5 data, over one in four Indian adults has high blood pressure, and the number of people with high blood pressure rises quickly after age 30. A lot of them…
Same word, different mess, different threats The word plaque is doing a lot of work on social media, and that’s what makes it confusing.Tooth plaque is basically a sticky film that you can feel with your tongue when you wake up. It’s made of bacteria, food bits, and spit, all clinging to your teeth like…
Peripheral artery disease can quietly change everything from how far a person can walk to whether a wound on the foot ever heals. The Cleveland Clinic team behind the newest U.S. guideline on lower‑extremity PAD wants clinicians to see it not as a side issue, but as a warning sign that the entire cardiovascular system…
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, affects millions worldwide and often leads to excruciating pain, difficulties in walking, and the risk of amputation of a limb in advanced stages. In one remarkable case of how simple lifestyle changes may make a big difference, an exercise recommended by a vascular surgeon helped a young patient with a…
For decades, full-fat milk has been seen as the “bad guy” in heart health discussions. It’s been blamed for raising cholesterol and clogging arteries. But a new long-term study offers a surprising twist: whole milk may not be as heart-hostile as it’s been made out to be.Researchers from the CARDIA (Coronary Artery Risk Development in…
Medical professionals perform pulse checks on legs and feet to evaluate blood circulation patterns. The arteries in PAD become narrowed or blocked, which causes doctors to detect weak or missing pulses in the affected limbs. A weak pulse indicates reduced blood flow through vessels which blocks proper oxygen delivery to muscles and skin and other…
For heart health, one needs to be concerned with what we are eating as well as drinking. The arteries, that carry oxygen, promote blood circulation, can accumulate plaque over time, known as atherosclerosis. The accumulation of this cholesterol, fat or calcium, can clog the arteries, elevate blood pressure, can lead to a heart stroke or…
A small cramp in the pinky toe does not sound serious, but physicians say it may at times be indicative of more serious blood-circulation problems. If the smallest toe continues to cramp without apparent reason, it could be an indicator of inadequate blood flow in the lower extremities, a condition known as peripheral artery disease…
Rich in vibrant red seeds, pomegranate isn’t just a delicious fruit. It is a powerpack of antioxidants with a long history of medicinal use. As awareness about heart health grows, people are increasingly turning to pomegranate for its potential heart-protective benefits. However, many are claiming that pomegranate juice can actually help clear arterial blockages and…
