Heart Health Series - Part 5 - Stents and Coronary Artery Blockages

We often realize our mistakes only when we experience the consequences of it, which can be too late to correct at times. In this case, we are talking about the mistake of neglecting our heart health with unhealthy lifestyle (fatty diet, lack of exercise, poor stress management et al) that can prove to be costly.

  • 15-Feb-2019
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Inexpensive supplement for women increases infant birth size

Findings from NIH-funded study could combat undernutrition in poor areas of the world. For women in resource-poor settings, taking a certain daily nutritional supplement before conception or in early pregnancy may provide enough of a boost to improve growth of the fetus, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

  • 14-Feb-2019
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Does weather affect arthritis pain? New research just released.

Medical myths die hard. Maybe that's because there's no agreement on whether a common belief is indeed a myth. For example, there's the longstanding belief that weather affects arthritis pain. Many patients notice a clear connection; some are so convinced of the link, they believe they can predict the weather better than the TV meteorologists. And maybe that's true.

  • 14-Feb-2019
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5 Stroke (Paralysis) Signs: Knowing Them Could Save Someone's Life

A stroke happens when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or bursts, and it stems from a cardiovascular condition such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure or atrial fibrillation.

  • 13-Feb-2019
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Heart Health Series - Part 4 - Resistant Hypertension

One out of seven patients being treated for high blood pressure do not have controlled BP, despite taking three or more BP medications, including a diuretic, according to American Heart Association. This can silently affect the heart health, before you know, by leading to a stroke or a heart attack.

  • 08-Feb-2019
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