Being more optimistic lowers the risk of CVD and early death: JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal3 Jan 2020 8:28 PM ISTUSA: Having a positive or optimistic outlook has always been linked to good overall health. Now, a recent study published in JAMA Network Open has...
Transcendental meditation may prevent LVH and CVD in high-risk patients Medha Baranwal Baranwal27 Dec 2019 8:28 PM ISTTranscendental meditation (TM) may prevent LVH and associated CVD risk in high-risk African American patients. USA: Stress reduction achieved by...
Low blood sugar episodes linked to sudden cardiac arrest in diabetes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli8 Nov 2019 8:28 PM ISTTaiwan: Type 2 diabetes patients having hypoglycemic episodes (HEs) are at increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and ventricular arrhythmia...
Omega 3, Vitamin D may help fight cancer and provide protection from heart attack: VITAL clinical trial Deepanjana Sarkar28 Sept 2019 9:01 AM ISTFish oils are well known for their omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin A and D rich content which has numerous health benefits. On the other hand, vitamin...
Garlic may facilitate wound healing by increasing microvascular circulation Medha Baranwal Baranwal23 Sept 2019 8:22 PM ISTGarlic may facilitate wound healing by increasing microvascular circulation in patients of cardiovascular diseases, finds a study.Garlic widely used...
Aspirin useful for primary prevention of CVD in many patients, new study refutes guidelines Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli16 Sept 2019 8:20 PM ISTRefuting earlier studies and guidelines, a new study affirms role of daily aspirin in primary prevention of CVD in many patients although it...
Aspirin not recommended for healthy elderly: ESC 2019 Update Medha Baranwal Baranwal31 Aug 2019 5:26 PM ISTDaily low-dose aspirin cannot be recommended in healthy people over 70 – even in those at the greatest cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to...
People who get readily exhausted by mild exercise at a greater risk of CVD Deepanjana Sarkar28 Aug 2019 7:20 PM ISTPeople who get readily exhausted by mild exercise or any physical activity are at a greater risk of cardiovascular disease than those who do not,...
Do you own a pet dog- chances are it may ward off CVD risk, improve heart health Medha Baranwal Baranwal27 Aug 2019 9:05 AM ISTDelhi: Keeping a dog as a pet may keep you away from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and improve cardiovascular health (CVH), suggests a recent...
Focused cardiac ultrasonography may rule out diseases but not good for confirmation of diagnosis Medha Baranwal Baranwal11 Aug 2019 7:25 PM ISTFocused cardiac ultrasonography using a hand-held device may rule out some cardiac diseases but not good for confirmation of their diagnosis.Focused...
NSAID's use in osteoarthritis tied to increased risk of CVD, finds study Deepanjana Sarkar7 Aug 2019 8:10 PM ISTUse of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in osteoarthritis is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), revealed a...
Higher intake of dietary PUFA prolongs survival in patients with type 2 diabetes Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 July 2019 8:20 PM ISTUSA: Dietary intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), especially linoleic acid and marine n-3 PUFAs, lowers mortality among people with type 2...
