Category: Cardio-Vascular Diseases

5 SIMPLE WAYS TO PREVENT HEART DISEASE

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Here are a few tips to help you prevent heart disease: Quit Smoking Smoking alters the structure and function of your blood vessels, increases the risk of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in arteries), and affects the overall efficiency of the heart. Smoking not only increases the risk of heart disease, it also affects almost every other organ in your body. Find out How Bad is Smoking for your Health. Limit Alcohol Drinking too much alcohol can raise your blood pressure and can also raise the triglyceride levels in the blood. ExcessiveRead More

5 FOODS YOUR HEART HATES

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What you eat and drink play a key role in your heart health. Here are 5 food items, you should definitely avoid to protect your heart and prevent heart diseases: Soda Soft drinks and sugary drinks increase the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions. According to a study which followed 40,000 men for a period of 20 years, those who drank an average of one can of sugary beverage a day were at a 20% greater risk of having a heart attack. Fast Food FoodRead More

Eat your Way to a Healthy Heart

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most common causes of mortality, around the world as well as in India. Making some dietary changes today can help you keep your heart healthy and free from the risk of heart disease. Here’s a list of heart-healthy foods to help you get started: Green Leafy Vegetables Studies have shown that the increase in the intake of green leafy vegetables have a direct impact on lowering the risk of heart disease. Leafy vegetables like spinach, kale and collard greens are well-known for theirRead More

7 Ways to Combat High BP

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American Heart Association (AHA) defines high blood pressure (BP) or Hypertension as a blood pressure level “higher than 130 (systolic) over 80 (diastolic) millimeters of mercury (mmHg)”. As high blood pressure can lead to a number of health complications, it is important to keep it under control. Here are 7 ways in which you can combat high BP, naturally, without the use of medication. Shed the Extra Pounds Increase in blood sugar levels is often directly associated with an increase in body weight. Therefore, losing the extra weight can goRead More

8 Ways to Live Beyond Heart Failure

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Heart Failure refers to the health condition where the heart no longer pumps adequate blood to meet the body’s needs – either because it doesn’t fill itself with enough blood or because it isn’t strong enough to pump blood throughout your body efficiently. In some cases, heart failure may be caused due to both these reasons. Although the term ‘Heart Failure’ itself may sound scary, it is possible to continue living a healthy life despite being diagnosed of this condition. Here are 8 simple things you can do every dayRead More