Heart Disease
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Dogs born in summers are at higher risk of heart disease, says study
Lifestyle | May 20, 2018, 01:20 PM ISTThe research team found that risk climbs to the greatest level in dogs born in July, who have a 74 per cent greater risk of heart disease than would typically be expected.
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Higher levels of bilirubin may lower the risk of heart diseases
Health | May 19, 2018, 11:33 PM ISTThe antioxidant effect of bilirubin could be harnessed to reduce the chronic disease morbidity risk.
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IIT Roorkee Scientists came up with ‘Dhadkan’ mobile app to save heart failure patients
Health | May 02, 2018, 11:11 AM ISTThe app will remotely observe the vital of the patients and will send notifications to both the doctor and the patient, in case of any drastic changes in the data.
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Severe menopausal symptoms may spike risk of heart disease
Health | Apr 12, 2018, 11:08 AM ISTHealthy eating and exercise are encouraged, with individualised discussion about benefits and risks of hormone therapy," Pinkerton added.
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Health tips: This is how you can reduce heart disease risk
Health | Mar 20, 2018, 10:46 PM IST"Any public misconception of a potential 'protective' effect of fat on heart and stroke risks should be challenged," Iliodromiti said.
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Obesity linked to heart disease risk, says study
Health | Mar 18, 2018, 01:41 PM ISTThe findings showed that the risk also increases steadily the more fat a person carries around their waist.
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People with good hand grip at reduced risk of developing heart diseases
Health | Mar 15, 2018, 07:38 PM ISTThe study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, found that people with stronger hand grips were often pumping more blood per heart beat despite having a lower heart mass.
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Brisk walking may reduce heart failure risk in older women: Study
Lifestyle | Mar 04, 2018, 03:32 PM ISTThe study found that women above 60 years of age were three times more prone to heart failure risk.
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Kids with low birth weight at higher risk of heart disease
Health | Mar 03, 2018, 08:48 PM ISTData on weight, height, body composition, blood pressure, and blood tests for blood sugar, insulin and blood lipids were collected.
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Congenital heart disease may increase risk of early dementia, says study
Health | Feb 22, 2018, 11:01 AM ISTThe team studied 10,632 adults born in Denmark with congenital heart disease and found a 60 per cent increased risk of dementia compared to the general population.
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Here’s why Yogurt is good for your heart health
Food | Feb 15, 2018, 04:36 PM ISTHigher yogurt intake in combination with an overall heart-healthy diet was associated with greater reductions in cardiovascular disease risk among hypertensive men and women.
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Breast cancer treatments may increase risk of heart failure
Health | Feb 02, 2018, 03:58 PM ISTSurvivors of breast cancer above the age of 65, were more likely to die from heart disease.
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Just one cigarette a day can cause you a heart stroke
Health | Jan 26, 2018, 05:16 PM ISTAccording to researchers, smokers should stop completely instead of cutting down to significantly reducing their risk of heart disease and stroke.
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Beware men! Baldness and premature greying can increase the risk of heart disease
Lifestyle | Nov 30, 2017, 03:49 PM ISTThe study has concluded that both male-pattern baldness and premature greying were stronger risk factors than obesity, which was linked to a four-fold risk of early heart problem.
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Men more at risk of rare heart attack after sex: Study
Health | Nov 13, 2017, 01:50 PM ISTMen with a history of cardiovascular disease may be more at risk of facing sudden cardiac arrest during or soon after sex, a study led by an Indian-origin researcher has revealed.
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Here’s how teenage pregnancy makes women more prone to heart diseases
Health | Nov 02, 2017, 04:58 PM ISTConversely, women whose first births occurred at older ages had lower average risk scores.
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World Heart Day: Nearly 50% Indian women at risk of heart disease, reports survey
Health | Sep 29, 2017, 10:47 AM ISTThe analysis is based on more than 3.3 million lipid profile tests performed at SRL Labs across India during 2014-2016.
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World Heart Day 2017: 7 warning signs of heart failure you should never overlook!
Health | Sep 28, 2017, 05:20 PM ISTOn 29th September every year, World Heart Day is celebrated to stress on the importance of heart health.
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World Heart Day 2017 : Saffolalife study reveals the barriers that stop Indians from leading a healthy life
Health | Sep 28, 2017, 01:50 PM ISTLong working hours, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, etc all these contribute to degrading heart health in India.
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Suffering from heart disease? Study says cold weather may increase heart failure risk in elderly
Health | Sep 27, 2017, 06:04 PM ISTStudy shows that exposure to cold or high-pressure weather could trigger events leading to hospitalisation or death in heart failure patients