Heart problems are of different nature and are termed as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) because these not only include the issues related to heart but also the issues related to the vessels carrying blood from and towards the heart. CVDs is a group of different heart-related diseases, which includes; • Coronary Heart Disease. • Arrhythmia. • …
Maintaining a healthy weight not only provides a perfect body shape but also helps to fight off different diseases, like, CVDs, diabetes, arthritis, etc. An unnecessary build-up of body weight not only disturbs the body shape but also interacts with normal body functioning. Multiple factors are responsible for unwanted weight gain, like; improper sleep, munching…
Nowadays, many women are suffering of disturbed hormone levels, irregular menstrual cycle, weight gain and mood swings; all these issues are collectively named as Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. It is a condition in which small benign cysts are developed in one or both ovaries of women due to the higher production of androgens (male hormones)…
According to the National Nutrition Survey 2018, In Pakistan, four out of ten children under five years of age don’t achieve their full height. It may be due to malnutrition, and less intake of vitamins and minerals that play a major role in the proper growth and development. Every child needs to take an adequate…
Everything that has a strong base, survives better against the ups and downs of the environment. Similarly, every parent wants their children to be strong in both ways; physically and mentally, which can be gained through a balanced and nutrient dense diet. When is the extra nutrition required? Once children enter into the toddler age,…
Good nutrition is essential for children’s healthy growth and development. As children grow, they need various essential nutrients to reach their maximum growth potential and cognitive development. A balanced diet is a perfect solution for their healthy growth and development. But during this extensive period of growth, most children don’t eat all the food groups…
Folate, otherwise known as Folic Acid, is one of the 8 B vitamins, and is also water-soluble. This means our body can not store this nutrient, and it must be taken daily either from food or supplements such as Folic Acid Tablets. It is present in many foods as well such as green leafy vegetables,…
Cholesterol-lowering statins can reduce the odds of having a heart attack by about 25% to 35%, especially in people at high risk for these common, life-threatening events. A new study by Harvard researchers suggests that one in five people with cardiovascular disease or diabetes declines to take a recommended statin drug. The study, which spanned…
Q. I’m 71 and have taken 20 milligrams (mg) of atorvastatin (Lipitor) since 2010, after an angiogram showed a 90% blockage of a small coronary artery. But I’ve never had angina or a heart attack. My LDL is 70 mg/dL. Should I switch to 20 mg of rosuvastatin (Crestor), which I understand is a higher-intensity…
Q. I’m wondering if I should get a test to check my calcium score. I’m 52 and in good health. My LDL cholesterol level is normal (97 mg/dL), but my father had a heart attack in his late 40s. A. The artery-clogging plaque that builds up inside the heart’s arteries contains cholesterol, inflammatory cells, scar…
The more salt people eat, the greater their risk of clogged heart and neck arteries, a new study suggests. Arteries narrowed by plaque (atherosclerosis) can lead to heart attacks and strokes. The study, published in March 2023 in the European Heart Journal Open, included 10,788 people ages 50 to 64. Researchers estimated each participant’s salt…
A heart-healthy diet that focuses on plant-based foods is closely tied to improved physical fitness, a new study finds. The study included 2,380 middle-aged people in the Framingham Heart Study, a long-term, multigenerational study that seeks to uncover the underlying causes of cardiovascular disease. All participants underwent a cardiopulmonary exercise test, the gold standard for…
Sometimes there are good reasons to stick to denial — or equally good reasons to let go of it. At some point in life, everyone experiences denial, a natural response when you’re unable or unwilling to face the facts. Denial is not always a bad thing. But it might be easier to recognize in others…
New research suggests that eight simple lifestyle habits can have a significant, positive impact on one’s life expectancy. Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy A new observational study identified eight lifestyle habits that—when adopted by midlife—may extend an individual’s lifespan. The researchers used data from medical records and questionnaires from 719,147 enrolled in the Veterans Affairs Million Veteran…
