The symptoms of heart failure develop gradually and over a period of time. And sometimes, silently, so that the person does not notice it. On average, the heart beats about 2.5 billion times in the course of an individual’s life. And during this time, it pushes millions of gallons of…
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If you want a healthy heart, you must constantly work to boost your heart health. Change never happens overnight, but there are some important decisions you can make right away to put you on the path towards a healthy heart. Here are six action steps to take right away to…
When you have a health checkup, cholesterol levels are definitely on the list to ensure that your lipid profile is at target levels. High triglyceride levels put you at risk for a number of serious health issues. The lipid profile measures the fat in your blood, and there are three…
There’s no doubt that a healthy heart is a happy heart. Keeping your heart healthy can be as easy as making easy lifestyle changes. This can be in relation to diet by eating healthy, getting enough exercise, ensuring you get enough sleep and keeping stress levels manageable. It is true…
Being one of the most important and the most vital parts of the body, the heart can undergo a lot of complications when it is compromised. A simple connotation of a heart disease actually describes a wide range of conditions affecting the heart in particular aspects, including the blood vessels,…
I still remember that evening when my uncle came back to home from work. As a 13-year old teenager, I was desperately waiting for him as he was supposed to take us out for dinner. As the clock struck 7, my uncle came, but he was exhausted. My mom gave him a glass…
Today is World Hypertension Day and the theme for 2016 is “Know your numbers”. It is important to keep your blood pressure in check to avoid developing various complications. As you grow older, checking your BP regularly and keeping a record helps you track your risk for developing high HP and ensure…