Heart Disease

Psychological stress significantly contributes to cardiovascular diseases, comparable to traditional risk factors like smoking and hypertension. Chronic and acute stress can trigger heart events, promote unhealthy habits, and alter body physiology.

World Heart Day 2025: Why women do not pay attention to their heart attacks?

Heart attacks in women are often mistaken for other ailments, or simply overlooked, because their symptoms have historically differed from those of men. Mild warning signals, such as fatigue, nausea or back pain are believed to be the result of something else.

Cardiologist explains why heart disease is rising in young adults: Causes, risks, and prevention

Heart disease is no longer an old person’s disease. There is a sudden rush of young patients in their 30’s day by day to operation theatre (OT) with worsening cardiac emergencies. High stress, unhealthy lifestyle choices and a lack of preventive care are driving heart problems at unprecedented rates among younger adults, experts warn

Elderly and heart health: Doctor explains why regular screening after 60 is a must

Our heart never takes rest, beating more than 100,000 times a day and yet it’s something we constantly ignore. As you get older, and especially once you hit age 60, it’s all the more important that you make taking care of your heart a top priority. Knowing about hidden risks and how to take preventative steps, can mean the difference between health and suffering

8 simple ways to reduce inflammation and prevent cancer and heart disease

Inflammation is your body’s natural way of protecting and healing itself. It helps to fight infection and start the repair process. But when that same response stays active for too long, it can cause harm from the inside out.

Diet tips: Prevent heart diseases with these 7 foods in your diet plan

Heart disease is among the top causes of death worldwide and there are many variables that impact heart health but Diet may play a significant role. The risk can be taken down drastically.

Salt vs. Sugar: What is worse for your heart?

To salt or not to salt? Or perhaps, sugar? When heart health comes to mind, the battle lines between salt and sugar are often drawn. Both can adversely affect the cardiovascular system — albeit in different ways when consumed in excess.

Fatty heart symptoms, causes, and simple, expert-approved tips to keep your heart healthy

Fatty heart and diabetes: The extra fat in your body can harm your heart health. Fat can silently build around the heart, raising risks even in those who appear lean. Here are the  early signs and lifestyle tweaks that can help keep your hearts safe.

6 health risks of snoring: High blood pressure, heart disease, chronic fatigue, more

Loud snoring can be a sign of health issues, not just an annoyance. It could be a symptom of sleep apnea or bad air movement of your air passages, or even a heart ailment. Identifying these red flags early can save your sleep quality and long-term wellbeing.

Symptoms of heart diseases: Watch out for these 12 signs on your skin

Heart disease symptoms: Heart trouble often shows up on your skin and nails. From swelling and blue patches to strange bumps and rashes, spotting the signs early could save your life. Uncover the 12 plus signs

Struggling to breathe? 8 medical reasons you should know

Breathlessness can be caused by various health issues, including anaemia, asthma, heart failure, anxiety, and more. Understanding your symptoms and medical history is key. Here’s why timely diagnosis and treatment is essential

14-year-old develops AI app to detect heart disease in 7 seconds. Meet Siddharth Nandyala

Clinical trials have shown the app's exceptional accuracy, demonstrating over 96 percent effectiveness across 15,000 American and 3,500 Indian patients.

Office coffee machines could be raising your cholesterol, study finds

Cholesterol and coffee: Lead researcher Dr David Iggman and his team analysed coffee from fourteen different office coffee machines, testing multiple batches over time. Their findings revealed significant variations in the levels of cholesterol-raising substances, depending on the machine type and the time of sampling.

Climate change can triple heart-related diseases in next 25 years, warns study

Researchers found that extreme heat was responsible for the loss of 49,483 years of healthy life annually due to heart disease. The study also highlighted the potential for reducing the health risks of extreme heat through adaptive strategies.

Warning signs of a heart attack: Symptoms in men, women, and the elderly, plus prevention tips

Recognising early warning signs of heart attack can make all the difference in detecting heart issues in time and receiving proper treatment. Taking proactive steps towards heart health can save lives. Expert explains the symptoms and preventive tips.

Heart health: Does cold weather affect blood pressure, cholesterol?

Cold weather tightens blood vessels, raising blood pressure and making the heart work harder. Shivering and reduced activity can also increase cholesterol. Here’s why taking care of your heart becomes even more important in winter.

Broken Heart Syndrome: Stress that can break your heart—literally

Unlike a heart attack, where arteries are blocked by plaques, Broken Heart Syndrome is not caused by blocked arteries.

World Heart Day 2024: Prevent heart diseases during pregnancy with these expert tips

World Heart Day: Heart diseases during pregnancy require careful monitoring and management to ensure the well-being of both mother and baby. Expecting mothers should stay vigilant, consult their doctors, and be aware of these risks to mitigate complications and support overall health.

Boost your heart health naturally with a balanced diet, daily exercises, meditation to reduce stress

Ways to prevent heart diseases: Here are expert-approved tips for keeping your heart healthy with a balanced diet, regular exercise, and by keeping stress at bay.

Anaemia, diabetes, heart disease, depression are reasons women feel fatigue all the time

It's important to recognise that feeling constantly drained is not just a symptom of a busy life; it can indicate underlying health issues that warrant attention. Addressing fatigue requires a holistic approach, encompassing adequate sleep, a balanced diet, regular physical activity, and stress management.

Beat coronary atherosclerosis with healthy diet, daily exercises, and by saying no to smoking

Coronary atherosclerosis involves plaque build-up in the coronary arteries, leading to heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular diseases. Experts suggest preventing it by introducing lifestyle changes like healthy diet, regular exercise, quitting smoking, reducing stress and more.

Diet tips: Benefits of plant protein for women's healthy ageing

Health tips: Researchers found that women who eat more protein, especially from plants, stay healthier as they age. Here are the factors on how eating more plant protein may help women with healthy ageing.

What is ‘step test’, and how you could check your heart and lung health with it?

By regularly assessing your cardiovascular fitness, you can take proactive steps towards improving your overall well-being and longevity. This simple test assesses cardiorespiratory fitness by measuring heart rate response to exercise.

Intermittent fasting linked to 91% higher risk of death due to heart related complications: Study

Compared with a standard schedule of eating across 12-16 hours per day, limiting food intake to less than 8 hours per day was not associated with living longer, showed a study of over 20,000 adults.

Explained: What's Novartis' new anti-cholesterol jab all about

Novartis India is poised to launch its groundbreaking twice-a-year cholesterol jab, Inclisiran, in January.