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When heart disease runs in a family, it can feel like an invisible shadow, one you can’t quite outrun but can’t afford to ignore either. You might eat clean, jog a few miles, and still find yourself wondering: What if it’s already written in my DNA? The truth is that genes play a role in…
Dr Sood says that one should rush to the doctor when: • A crushing intense pain in the chest that, spreads to the arm, jaw or neck. • Palpitations that manifest alongside fainting spells or breathlessness. • A surge of swelling in the legs, paired with a breath that feels shallow. • A irregular thumping,…
Despite looking young and leading what seems like a healthy lifestyle, an increasing number of ‘healthy men’, some as young as 35, are experiencing sudden heart attacks. Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, a leading cardiologist, has raised concerns after observing a sharp rise in such cases among individuals who appear to do everything right and by the…
Heart disease remains one of the leading health concerns worldwide, often developing silently over time. It occurs when the blood vessels supplying the heart become narrowed or blocked, usually due to the buildup of fatty plaques inside the arteries. These plaques can restrict blood flow, reducing oxygen supply to the heart and increasing the risk…
Menopause occurs when a woman’s ovaries stop releasing eggs and menstrual cycles end, typically around the age of 50 to 51. However, some women experience early menopause, which happens before the age of 45. Research suggests that entering menopause early can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to hormonal changes that affect…
Keeping blood pressure within a healthy range is vital, for both the heart and overall well‑being. While most of us depend on exercise and medication, newer research suggests that something ordinary as the mouthwash you use, might also tip the scales. Recent studies have uncovered that certain mouthwash formulas can unsettle the balance of bacteria…
Whenever we think of the highest marker for heart attack, cholesterol is the name that comes up first. Yet, there’s another blood test that might actually out‑shine cholesterol, in flagging your risk – the high‑sensitivity CRP (hs‑CRP) test, which measures a protein that signals inflammation throughout the body. This marker can expose hazards that a…
A major new analysis published inNature Cardiovascular Research has found that men must exercise almost twice as long as women each week to achieve the same protection from heart disease. The results challenge long-standing global fitness guidelines that treat both sexes the same, even as heart disease remains the world’s biggest killer.If exercise affects male…
A tale of contrasts: A soy farm in US state of Minnesota and a family in Maharashtra’s Nagpur preparing a field for cultivation of the crop in India. Farmers in US enjoy better output, thanks to large landholdings and heavily mechanised agriculture. That’s in stark contrast to small plot sizes and labour intensive farming in…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases across the world. It develops gradually and often without noticeable symptoms, silently damaging blood vessels and the heart over time. When blood pressure remains consistently high, it forces the heart to work harder, thickens artery walls and restricts blood flow. If left unmanaged,…
