 "The alarming surge in cardiovascular diseases and how to combat them – Firstpost")
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 32 per cent of global fatalities. According to statistics from the World Health Organisation, CVDs claimed 17.9 million lives in 2019 with heart attacks and of these deaths, 85% were died due to heart attack and stroke. A staggering 75% of CVDs accounted … Read more
 "How diet, exercise and stress management can lower cardiovascular disease risk – Firstpost")
Unhealthy lifestyle choices and environmental factors significantly contribute to the risk of developing heart disease and stroke. The most important behavioural risk factors include unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and harmful alcohol consumption. read more Maintaining heart health demands a multifaceted strategy including a balanced diet, regular exercise and proactive management of risk factors … Read more
 "Lifestyle, pollution & mental health linked to rising heart disease among youth – Firstpost")
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the primary cause of mortality worldwide, resulting in a substantial number of fatalities and disabilities. The alarming statistics from 2021 reveal that CVDs claimed 20.5 million lives, accounting for approximately one-third of all global deaths. Young Indians are increasingly vulnerable to heart disease due to alarming environmental and lifestyle factors. Rising … Read more
Most strokes could be prevented, according to new guidelines aimed at helping people and their doctors do just that. Stroke was the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and more than half a million Americans have a stroke every year. But up to … Read more
 "How urbanisation, genetics and lifestyle fuel the global rise in obesity – Firstpost")
In the last few decades, obesity has evolved from a localised public health issue to an international epidemic. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), 1 in 8 people worldwide living with obesity. Adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990, and adolescent obesity has quadrupled over the same period. In total, 2.5 billion adults were … Read more
A culinary delight that could work wonders for your arteries has been revealed by health guru Dr Eric Berg DC. He says the tantalising dish might just be “the best” option for slashing “decreasing your risk of coronary heart disease”. The nutrition virtuoso is the author of ‘The Healthy Keto Plan’ and is famed for … Read more
BENGALURU: The lack of awareness when it comes to paediatric stroke is so low and people are often stunned to hear that children can get stroke. Actors like Amitabh Bachchan need to talk about it to create awareness, said Dr Nirmal Surya, president of Indian Stroke Association (ISA) on Saturday.Speaking at a press conference after … Read more
SYDNEY — A new technology that allows smartphones to identify strokes far quicker than existing methods has been developed by researchers in Australia. The new technology uses artificial intelligence as it scans a patient’s face for symmetry and certain muscle movements, which are called action units. People who have suffered a stroke often have one … Read more
Indian singer-actor Gippy Grewal recently opened up about his childhood days when he had to sell off his ancestral land to provide proper treatment for his father, who had suffered a stroke. His family was struggling, spending over two years in and out of hospitals. He felt saddened that his father couldn’t witness his success, … Read more
Nigerian actor Amaechi Muonagor is dead. He died on Sunday at the age of 62. His colleague, Kingsley Orji, broke the news on social media Sunday evening. Kingsley drew the public’s attention to Amaechi’s plight earlier in the month when he shared a video of the late actor on his Instagram, saying the illness affected … Read more
