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15 Nov 2020

Adding chilli peppers to a diet can contribute to a longer life, says study

People could have longer life spans if they consume chilli pepper regularly as the fruit contains anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-cancer and blood-glucose regulating properties. These factors play a role in reducing a person`s risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or cancer, according to the AHA. More than 5,70,000 health records of people from the US, Italy, China and Iran were included in its study.

16 Nov 2019

Study reveals taller people likely to develop atrial fibrillation

The findings were presented at the American Heart Association`s 2019 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia. Researchers found that the risk for AFib climbed as one`s height increased, with every one-inch increase in height translating to about a three per cent increase in the risk of Afib - independent of other clinical factors - as compared to those at average height (5 feet and 7 inches).

American Heart Association

17 Jan 2019

Heart-health behaviour helps reduce diabetes risk

Maintaining blood pressure, glucose levels, eating healthy diet, excercising at least 150 minutes per week, not smoking and by maintaining healthy weight a human can reduce diabetic levels.

Cardiovascular disease

12 Jan 2019

Higher calcium levels may predict heart disease

People from South Asia are known to have a high chance of developing cardiovascular disease and represent more than 60 per cent of cardiovascular disease patients worldwide.

16 Nov 2017

Eating too quickly may up risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes

Eating quickly was also associated with more weight gain, larger waistline and higher blood glucose.

16 Nov 2017

Traumatic experiences may trigger obesity in women, says study

The researchers studied the relationship between major life events and obesity in a group of 21,904 middle-aged and older women.

15 Nov 2017

US guidelines redefine high blood pressure as 130/80, not 140/90

Considered to be a “silent killer” by medical professionals across the globe, hypertension is a cardiovascular disease whose detection is a bit complex, due to its subtle signs and symptoms.

Healthy Lifestyle

08 Sep 2017

Healthy lifestyle key to smarter brain in old age: Study

Increase in levels of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar can cause impairment of the large and smaller blood vessels, making them narrowed or blocked.

18 Jun 2017

Coconut oil not as healthy as thought? US experts say it's 'as unhealthy as beef fat and butter'!

The mixture of fats in coconut oil has led many to believe that it still provides a healthier option, but the AHA has stated a lack of 'good-quality evidence' in support of the fact.

Sedentary lifestyle

16 Aug 2016

Sedentary behaviour contributes toward heart problems; study advises more moving!

It is not clear whether people should replace prolonged sedentary behavior with simple movement or moderate to vigorous physical activity.

Children eating habits

15 Aug 2016

Does your child have an unhealthy diet? Their heart health may be at risk!

A study has suggested that children who eat high-calorie, low-nutrition food and avoid eating healthy are at risk of having poor heart health.

13 Apr 2016

Vegetable fat not the route to a healthy heart: Study

For decades now, the world has viewed full-fat milk and bacon with suspicion and replaced pork with chicken, and butter with plant-based margarines and cooking oils.

Genetically high cholesterol

14 Mar 2016

Genetically high cholesterol may be more common than thought

People who are born with genetically high cholesterol may be about twice as common in the United States as previously believed, according to new research published on Monday.

06 Mar 2016

Heart attack, stroke risk doubles after drinking alcohol

Heart attack, stroke risk doubles after drinking alcohol Moderate consumption of alcohol may double the risk of heart attack and stroke in the hour after drinking, a new study has warned.

26 Jan 2016

Did you know? Women's heart attack symptoms different from men!

Women have different symptoms of heart attack than men do, says a new study.

15 Jan 2016

Poor sleep in old age linked to hardened brain arteries

These findings were independent of other cardiovascular risk factors, such as body mass, smoking history, diabetes, and hypertension, or other medical conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, pain, depression or heart failure.

12 Jan 2016

Sugar-sweetened drinks increase body's visceral fat

The researchers did not observe this association with diet soda, which is often promoted as low in calories and sugar.

15 Nov 2015

Lounge in the sun to be `hearty`

The best way to determine one's vitamin D level is by getting a blood test.

12 Nov 2015

What's healthier than walking to work? Running to catch the bus

Bus/train commuters had even lower rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and overweight than the walkers or bikers.

11 Nov 2015

Life's Simple 7 is `hearty` indeed

Rates of non-cardiovascular diseases overall were lower with improving Life's Simple 7 health status.

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