Sex may permeate our popular culture, but conversations about it are still associated with stigma and shame in Indian households. As a result, most individuals dealing with sexual health issues or trying to find information about sex often resort to unverified online sources or follow the unscientific advice of their friends. To address the widespread …
The number of deaths from heart-related conditions caused by air pollution has been on the rise over the last 10 years and is set to increase further, says a recent study by the World Heart Federation. Also read: Air pollution needs decentralised, micro solutions “Air quality levels have barely improved despite a range of measures …
A full-body workout with low-injury risk, swimming is getting increasingly popular as an excellent form of exercise across age groups. It’s because when you swim, you use lots of different muscles all at once. Studies have shown that swimming is not just good for your heart and lungs but also makes the arms, core and …
Intermittent fasting flagged as a serious health risk New research suggests that intermittent fasting could lead to a higher risk of cardiovascular death in the long term. Fox – LA Intermittent fasting, a trendy method for weight-loss and targeting inflammation, has been flagged as a serious health risk, the American Heart Association announced Monday. Results …
Women need not spend as much time as men to stay physically fit and healthy. A new study by the Schmidt Heart Institute suggests women may experience greater long-term health benefits from regular physical activity compared to men, even with less exercise. The long-term study, involving over 400,000 adults in the US, tracked participants’ health …
Kathmandu / New Delhi , February 14 (ANI): The World Health Organisation congratulated Nepal for restricting levels of industrially produced trans-fatty acids in the food supply through legislation, a move aimed at promoting health and saving lives. “Eliminating trans-fatty acids is a cost-effective measure with great health benefits in preventing premature deaths from cardiovascular diseases,” …
Sit less, move more. Or stand more. Or sleep more. Replacing 30 minutes of sitting a day with equal time standing or even sleeping could improve obesity markers like body weight and waist circumference, according to a new cross-sectional study investigating the impact of movement behavior on cardiometabolic health. The findings suggest that, while higher-intensity …
In patients with subclinical atrial fibrillation (AF) detected by implanted devices such as pacemakers or loop recorders, oral anticoagulation with apixaban resulted in a lower risk of stroke or systemic embolism than aspirin, but a higher risk of major bleeding in the ARTESIA study. The results appear to contrast somewhat with the recently reported NOAH-AFNET …
Vijaya Lakshmi teaches Yoga to school and college students. Setu Bandhasana is also referred to as the Setu Bandha Sarvangasana and means the bridge pose. Yoga, an age-old practice rooted in science, encompasses various techniques aimed at harmonizing both the body and the mind. Among the plethora of yoga asanas, some not only positively impact …
Recognizing the differences is not just crucial for medical professionals but also the general public, given the implications for immediate treatment Dr Niranjan Hiremath is a senior consultant cardiovascular, aortic surgeon and the surgical lead of the Apollo Hospital differentiates between heart attack and cardiac arrest As India grapples with an escalating number of heart-related …