cardiovascular disease
Did British colonialism make South Asians prone to diabetes, cardiovascular diseases?
South Asians, especially people from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, are six times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to Europeans.
Coronary heart disease – things you must know
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death globally. Study shows that with certain precautions, one can significantly lower the risk of having a heart attack. A description of the causes, symptoms, preventive measures and other important facts about heart diseases has been provided below.
Did British colonialism make South Asians prone to diabetes, cardiovascular diseases?
South Asians, especially people from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, are six times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to Europeans.
Giving birth increases risk of heart disease and stroke
Chinese researchers finds that giving birth may increase a woman's risk of heart disease and stroke by 14 percent compared to having no children.
2 in 3 people with type 2 diabetes have cardiovascular disease risk factors
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in partnership with Novo Nordisk has announced the results from the ‘Taking Diabetes to Heart’ survey recently.
'Healthily obese' women at risk of cardiovascular disease
New European research finds that women who are obese but metabolically healthy still have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease than metabolically healthy women who are of a normal weight.
Even low physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk in seniors
New European research finds that when it comes to exercising in our senior years, something is better than nothing for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Air pollution linked to osteoporosis-related bone fractures
Beyond the risks of cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and even cancer, living in a highly polluted zone for a significant time could increase the risk of osteoporosis-related bone fracture, especially in older people, according to two new American studies published in the journal The Lancet Planetary Health.
Top five foods for keeping your heart healthy
To achieve a happy and healthy life, it's important to include heart-healthy foods in one's daily routine so as to keep diseases at bay.