Alcohol consumption might be riskier to the heart than previously thought, study reveals

Alcohol consumption might be riskier to the heart than previously thought, study reveals

A recent study conducted by the scientists of Ireland revealed that levels of alcohol consumption currently considered safe by some countries are linked with the development of heart failure. The findings of the study were published in the journal, ‘Cardiology’ recently. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the European Union is the heaviest-drinking region … Read more

Alcohol consumption in India higher in rural regions than in urban parts: Age groups and trend across states

Alcohol consumption in India higher in rural regions than in urban parts: Age groups and trend across states

According to the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5), 2019-21, the consumption of Alcohol among both men and women is high. The survey found that overall, 1 per cent of women aged 15 and over drink alcohol as compared to the 19 per cent of men in the same age group. The break up adds to … Read more

Just One Extra Drink a Day May Change the Brain

Just One Extra Drink a Day May Change the Brain

March 10, 2021 — It’s no secret that heavy drinking is linked to potential health problems, from liver damage to a higher risk of cancer. But most people probably wouldn’t think a nightcap every evening is much of a health threat. Now, new evidence suggests even one drink a day is linked to detectable changes … Read more

Does alcohol really lead to weight gain? Nutritionist sets the record straight

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It is also important to be cautious while enjoying the occasional drink or two. (Reuters) Alcohol and alcohol consumption have long been associated with several myths — some logical and some with no credibility. A popular myth is that alcohol leads to considerable weight gain. Nutritionist Bhuvan Rastogi recently answered the question of ‘weight of … Read more

World Heart Day: How to prevent Heart Attacks?

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High blood pressure is another important risk factor for heart attacks, heart failure, paralysis, and kidney disease. By Dr Pramod Kumar K,  Coronary heart disease is increasing in our country, and the disease is affecting young people as well as older people, starting from 20 years of age and onwards. Approximately half of the patients … Read more

World Heart Day 2020: Significance and relevance of the day dedicated to cardiac health

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Patients affected by cardiac diseases, have to spend a lot of their financial resources on their diagnosis, treatment and subsequent recovery. (Photo source: IE) By Dr. Bharat Shivdasani  World Heart Day: The heart which is approximately the size of your wrist and weighs about 600 gms is the most exquisite and well-designed machine or organ … Read more