In a day we have 24 hours of which on an average we spent 8 hours sleeping, we have 16 hours to fulfill all the other activities. But did you know that on an average, adults sit for nine hours a day and school children almost spend over half of their day sitting. It is …
When a woman gets pregnant, her body undergoes major changes as the process of developing a new life starts. This includes everything from an increased sense of smell to hormone changes to improved heart health. Although the majority of women of childbearing age have a healthy heart, there are a few cases where heart issues …
When dealing with high blood pressure (HBP or as we call it —hypertension) the most common question that arises in one’s mind is— Is high blood pressure a big deal? Well, it is —-Because it is putting stress your heart and your arteries, even if you don’t feel any different. This extra or added stress …
We are currently in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). At the time of writing, more than 15 million people have been diagnosed to have the infection, with more than 6,00,000 deaths worldwide. During this time, while the world’s focus is on the COVID-19, there is …
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A Cardiologist is a physician who specialized in finding, treating, and preventing diseases that affect the heart, the arteries, and the veins. In detail, they examine, diagnose and treat health conditions such as blockages, heart injuries, diseases, and also look for factors such as cholesterol, blood sugar, and high blood pressure. A cardiologist is not …
What is a heart attack? An acute heart attack is a life-threatening condition. It happens due to sudden and total occlusion of a preexisting partial block in the coronary artery, thereby totally cutting off the blood supply of a part of the heart muscle. The patient presents with sudden onset of chest pain. Which patients are more …
Tired of the same old health routine for your heart? It’s time to refresh your mind and un-dust that yoga mat! Whether you choose power, hot, or Hatha, the various benefits of this 5,000-year-old practice are endless. When most think of yoga, meditation and relaxation are the only two things that come to mind. While …
