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Antidepressants are designed to fight depression and anxiety; their physical side effects can be quite different depending on the kind of drug. Large recent studies have shown that medications can have profound effects on weight, blood pressure, heart rate, and metabolism in strikingly different ways. Some of these drugs may contribute to weight gain, while…
The American Heart Association is putting a simple idea in the spotlight: for many people with high blood pressure, one well designed combination pill may protect the heart better than juggling several separate tablets each day. By combining two-or more blood pressure drugs into a single dose, this approach can make treatment easier to follow…
Choosing the right cooking oil can make a big difference in heart health, cholesterol levels, and overall well-being. Rice bran oil and sunflower oil are two of the popular choices because of their dissimilar nutritional profiles and the benefits they both provide. The taste of the oils, along with a high smoke point, helps them…
Heart rate is one of the most rooted yet important ways to know about an individual’s overall health, yet it’s something that many of us simply overlook. Understanding of the ideal heart rate while exercising is all the more crucial as it can help individuals train smarter and support long term health. Heart rate speeds…
Watercress might be a great source of preventive and therapeutic measures for non-communicable diseases due to the antioxidant- and bioactive-compound-rich content. Its nutrients, like vitamin C, beta-carotene, glucosinolates, and folate, contribute to the reduction of oxidative stress and inflammation, which are the main causes of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases. Drinking water…
BATHINDA: A targeted shooting in Edmonton, Canada, has claimed the lives of two Punjabi students, sending shockwaves back home in the Budhlada sub-division of Mansa.The victims were identified as Gurdeep Singh (27) of Bareh and Ranveer Singh (19) from Uddat Saidewala villages. Both had arrived in Canada at different times to pursue their studies. Gurdeep…
Hypertension remains one of the key risk factors for heart disease and stroke in the general population. Medications remain central for management, but natural dietary options can play a role complementary to treatments aimed at improving cardiovascular health. Two of the most popular juices for heart health are pomegranate and beetroot. Pomegranate juice has anti-inflammatory…
A recent analysis of 87 studies challenges the long-held belief that moderate alcohol consumption offers health benefits. Researchers found that claims of increased longevity and improved heart health are largely unfounded, often due to flawed study designs. The evidence suggests that even light to moderate drinking may not be safe and could contribute to poor…
NEW DELHI: Sudden deaths are no longer confined to old age. An AIIMS study has found that more than half of all sudden deaths examined over a year occurred in people under 45 — many of them apparently healthy, who collapsed without warning at home or while travelling.Published this month in Indian Journal of Medical…
Spending long hours sitting has been linked to heart problems for years, but fewer people think about what happens when sitting turns into constant reclining or lying down during the day. With work-from-home routines, long screen time, and evenings spent scrolling on phones, many people now pass large parts of the day stretched out on…
