(Reuters Health) - Rates of stroke among U.S. adults over age 65 have steadily decreased over the past 30 years, according to a study that tracked participants from the 1980s through December 2017. Rates of decline were consistent across decades, sex and race, the study authors report in JAMA Neurology Continue reading →

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the US, killing more women in a year than all types of cancers combined. Surprisingly most women do not even recognize cardiovascular disease as the significant threat that ills. A lot of heart attacks in women are either not diagnosed as such or misdiagnosed as panic attacks Continue reading →

Mumbai: People living with mental health disorders do not just face the psychological consequences but are also at greater risk of suffering from cardiovascular diseases, stroke as well as respiratory diseases. According to the national survey conducted by National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), around 13.7% of Indias population suffer from mental illnesses, of which around 10.6% of them require immediate attention. Dr Prakriti Poddar, Mental Health expert, Director Poddar Wellness Ltd and Managing Trustee of Poddar Foundation said it is important to talk about the close interplay between mental and physical health and the need to adopt an integrated approach to treating mental illnesses. Continue reading →

Life expectancy is largely determined by the decisions people make along the way. Keeping the bodys vital organs healthy can ward off the risk of developing diseases that can shorten a persons life, such as heart disease. Certain foods have been shown to provide a wide-range of health benefits. Continue reading →

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eleven innovative, community-based programs are helping improve the heart health of people in the areas they serve thanks in part to grants totaling $775,000 from the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundations Connections for Cardiovascular HealthSM program. Many of these organizations also are sharing their cumulative lessons learned and approaches to preventing and controlling cardiovascular disease so that other organizations throughout the country may benefit. This marks the 10th year the Foundation has awarded grants to nonprofit organizations addressing cardiovascular disease through programs that target at-risk groups with tailored activities and information to meet the needs and culture of the people in their communities. Continue reading →

Exercise, healthy food for heart health stressed LAHORE:Medical and health experts have stressed balanced diet, regular exercise, avoidance of smoking and regular checkup for a healthy heart and avoiding cardiac diseases. Continue reading →

MKRMS seminar: Experts stress regular exercise, healthy food for heart health LAHORE: Medical and health experts have stressed balanced diet, regular exercise, avoidance of smoking and regular checkup for a healthy heart and avoiding cardiac diseases. This was stated by cardiac specialists and medical experts while speaking at a public health awareness seminar on heart diseases which was organised by Mir Khalil-ur-Rahman Memorial Society (Jang Group of Newspapers) with the cooperation of Ferozsons Laboratories Ltd. Continue reading →

Pixabay Losing hair in the eyebrows can be a sign of hypothyroidism or thyroid imbalance. Inflammation is a defense mechanism that occurs in the body when the immune system responds to damaged cells, irritants and other harmful chemicals. It supports the healing or repair process Continue reading →

Judging by some media headlines this week, youd be forgiven for thinking researchers, clinicians, and the Australian Dietary Guidelines have it all wrong when it comes to eating red and processed meat. But thats not the case. Continue reading →

Eating healthy and clean is a difficult task, especially when there are a plethora of options available around you. Most people find themselves dealing with the same difficult question every day when trying to lose weight - "what to eat and what not to eat". If you are also confused about it, then semolina or suji can be a good addition to your diet. Continue reading →