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Heart Attack Consequence: How Surviving A Cardiac Event Secretly Speeds Up Brain Ageing And Memory Loss
After surviving a cardiac event, your brain can be affected. Dr Sanjeev Gera explains why preserving your brain function and memory is vital after a heart attack.
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Heart Attack Survival: What To Do In The First 10 Minutes
The first 10 minutes are critical to ensure that a heart attack doesn't turn fatal. Prof. (Dr.) Upendra Kaul explains why performing CPR after a person collapse is necessary.
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Beta Blockers, Common Heart Drugs Prescribed Since 1950s, Linked To Severe Risks Especially For Women: New Study
A major international study suggests beta blockers may not benefit many patients recovering from uncomplicated heart attacks with preserved heart function and may even pose higher risks for some women.
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39-Year-Old Karnataka Cricketer Dies Of Heart Attack: Are Young, Fit And Active Athletes Also At Risk?
Heart attacks are often linked with older age, obesity, smoking and an inactive lifestyle. However, young athletes are not completely free from risk.
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Woman Had Intense Headaches For Over 10 Years, This Is What A Neurologist Found
A neurologist shares his notes on a patient who presented with migraine symptoms a decade since symptoms first appeared, highlighting why seeing a specialist sooner can save lives.
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Impact Of Rising Heatwave Conditions On Heart Attacks And Stroke-Related Emergencies In India
Heatwaves, in particular, are emerging as a major public health threat due to their increasing intensity and duration. For India, already facing a high burden of hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, this raises urgent questions about p
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Heart Attack In 40s: Why Are Healthy And Fit Individuals Still At Risk? Cardiologist Explains
While a person may look lean and exercise regularly, fitness does not guarantee cardiovascular health. The growing prevalence of risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and unhealthy diets adds to the burden of cardiovascular diseases.
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High Blood Sugar Levels? Here's What You Should Do To Maintain Your Heart Health
When blood sugar remains high for a long time, it can damage blood vessels and this increases the risk of high blood pressure, blocked arteries, heart attacks, and strokes.
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Is Your Bedtime All Over the Place? New Study Links Habit To An Increase In Heart Attacks
A new study based in Finland explains why sleeping on time is important, as it can increase the risk of heart attacks. Dr Prashant Saxena explains how to ensure you sleep on time daily.
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Staying Fit During A Heatwave: What Kind Of Exercise Is Best Suited To Your Age?
Staying active during a heatwave is possible, but it requires a thoughtful approach. Choose age-appropriate exercises, adjust intensity, and prioritise hydration and timing.
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Gout Drugs May Cut Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke, Study Finds
A study of over 100,000 gout patients has found that urate-lowering drugs, particularly allopurinol, are linked to a significant reduction in the risk of heart attack and stroke when taken at the correct dose.
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Pomegranate Compound May Help Protect Against Heart Disease, Reveals Study
When you eat pomegranate, your body breaks down a major healthy nutrient called punicalagin (PC) into smaller pieces called urolithins that showed the strongest protective effects.
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Study Links Advanced Heart And Kidney Disease To Increased Cancer Risk
It is known that high blood sugar, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and obesity, increase the risk of certain cancers. However, the link between cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic stage and the risk of incident cancer wasn't known, the autho
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Can You Get A Heart Attack Despite Normal Blood, Lipid And Sugar Tests? Cardiologist Explains
Routine blood tests cannot fully guarantee heart safety as hidden arterial plaques may rupture causing heart attacks.
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Blood Pressure: How Low Is Too Low? Study Reveals Target Range For A Healthy Heart
The study found that aiming for a blood pressure below 120 mm Hg was the most effective way to prevent major health disasters like heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
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Heart Attack Consequence: How Surviving A Cardiac Event Secretly Speeds Up Brain Ageing And Memory Loss
After surviving a cardiac event, your brain can be affected. Dr Sanjeev Gera explains why preserving your brain function and memory is vital after a heart attack.
-
Heart Attack Survival: What To Do In The First 10 Minutes
The first 10 minutes are critical to ensure that a heart attack doesn't turn fatal. Prof. (Dr.) Upendra Kaul explains why performing CPR after a person collapse is necessary.
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Beta Blockers, Common Heart Drugs Prescribed Since 1950s, Linked To Severe Risks Especially For Women: New Study
A major international study suggests beta blockers may not benefit many patients recovering from uncomplicated heart attacks with preserved heart function and may even pose higher risks for some women.
-
39-Year-Old Karnataka Cricketer Dies Of Heart Attack: Are Young, Fit And Active Athletes Also At Risk?
Heart attacks are often linked with older age, obesity, smoking and an inactive lifestyle. However, young athletes are not completely free from risk.
-
Woman Had Intense Headaches For Over 10 Years, This Is What A Neurologist Found
A neurologist shares his notes on a patient who presented with migraine symptoms a decade since symptoms first appeared, highlighting why seeing a specialist sooner can save lives.
-
Impact Of Rising Heatwave Conditions On Heart Attacks And Stroke-Related Emergencies In India
Heatwaves, in particular, are emerging as a major public health threat due to their increasing intensity and duration. For India, already facing a high burden of hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, this raises urgent questions about p
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Heart Attack In 40s: Why Are Healthy And Fit Individuals Still At Risk? Cardiologist Explains
While a person may look lean and exercise regularly, fitness does not guarantee cardiovascular health. The growing prevalence of risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and unhealthy diets adds to the burden of cardiovascular diseases.
-
High Blood Sugar Levels? Here's What You Should Do To Maintain Your Heart Health
When blood sugar remains high for a long time, it can damage blood vessels and this increases the risk of high blood pressure, blocked arteries, heart attacks, and strokes.
-
Is Your Bedtime All Over the Place? New Study Links Habit To An Increase In Heart Attacks
A new study based in Finland explains why sleeping on time is important, as it can increase the risk of heart attacks. Dr Prashant Saxena explains how to ensure you sleep on time daily.
-
Staying Fit During A Heatwave: What Kind Of Exercise Is Best Suited To Your Age?
Staying active during a heatwave is possible, but it requires a thoughtful approach. Choose age-appropriate exercises, adjust intensity, and prioritise hydration and timing.
-
Gout Drugs May Cut Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke, Study Finds
A study of over 100,000 gout patients has found that urate-lowering drugs, particularly allopurinol, are linked to a significant reduction in the risk of heart attack and stroke when taken at the correct dose.
-
Pomegranate Compound May Help Protect Against Heart Disease, Reveals Study
When you eat pomegranate, your body breaks down a major healthy nutrient called punicalagin (PC) into smaller pieces called urolithins that showed the strongest protective effects.
-
Study Links Advanced Heart And Kidney Disease To Increased Cancer Risk
It is known that high blood sugar, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and obesity, increase the risk of certain cancers. However, the link between cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic stage and the risk of incident cancer wasn't known, the autho
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Can You Get A Heart Attack Despite Normal Blood, Lipid And Sugar Tests? Cardiologist Explains
Routine blood tests cannot fully guarantee heart safety as hidden arterial plaques may rupture causing heart attacks.
-
Blood Pressure: How Low Is Too Low? Study Reveals Target Range For A Healthy Heart
The study found that aiming for a blood pressure below 120 mm Hg was the most effective way to prevent major health disasters like heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
