heart disease
12 foods that unclog arteries
Clogged arteries are the first step towards coronary diseases. A poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity and smoking, among plenty of other factors, can all cause poor heart health. A healthy heart ensures a long, healthy life and here are 12 foods to incorporate into your life that can help with achieving that.
Cardiovascular diseases: A rising concern for young people
“I never imagined that I would have a heart problem.”
Women in Cardiology: Where are we now?
When it comes to choosing a career, women are traditionally thought to be only eligible for a few professions. Cardiology is one such area where women’s involvement is less noticeable than that of men.
Heart treatment still Dhaka-centric
Seventy-year-old Abul Khaer, a resident of Nabinagar in Brahmanbaria, felt chest pain at midnight recently. His family waited till morning before taking him to a private hospital in Homna upazila of Cumilla, a two-hour drive from their home.
Khaleda’s life at risk if not sent abroad for urgent medical treatment: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has temporarily recovered from heart problems after stenting.
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.
No respite from air pollution even at home
Lack of awareness and policy initiatives about indoor air pollution is deeply worrying
5 foods that help to control hypertension
Hypertension is just another name for high blood pressure. As we all know, high blood pressure leads to multiple health problems, namely heart diseases, and increased chances of stroke.
Long-term antibiotic consumption can increase heart disease
New US research suggests that women who take antibiotics over a longer period of time may have an increased risk of death from heart disease and other causes.
Does living near a busy road have an effect on heart health?
A new US study has found that living near a busy road is associated with peripheral artery disease and high blood pressure in those already at high risk for heart disease, adding to the growing body of research that highlights the dangers of traffic-related air pollution.
Eating variety of nuts linked to lower heart disease risk
People who regularly snack on a variety of nuts may face a lower risk of heart disease than people who don't, says the largest study of its kind. .
Living in Canada: How immigrants suffer from heart disease
A groundbreaking new study finds that recent immigrants have a 30 per cent lower rate of major heart problems, such as heart attacks and strokes, than long-term residents, but that gap shrinks the longer they spend in Canada.
Bangladesh at high risk of heart diseases: Report
People in seven South Asian countries including Bangladesh have a higher risk of heart disease at an early age than any other ethnic group.
Cleaner air would save two million lives a year: study
Cleaner air worldwide will save two million lives a year and not only in the most polluted countries, a study finds.
Heart failure victims require depression counselling
People with heart failure must be screened for signs of depression and offered counselling, scientists say.
Regular coffee drinkers have 'cleaner' arteries
Drinking a few cups of coffee a day may help people avoid clogged arteries - a known risk factor for heart disease
