A walkathon was organised on Sunday to raise awareness on the need to maintain a healthy heart and brain. Gleneagles Healthcity’s 4km-walkathon was flagged off by actor Prasanna. The walk wound its way from the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) and ended at the Pallikaranai police station. Students from Asan Memorial College, Sathak College, Hindustan College, … Read more
All the movements count towards disease prevention. Activities such as running or brisk walking become multiple times more important for elderly people as they grow older. But the good news here is that there are so many other activities other than walking that can improve the quality of life by significantly reducing the risk of … Read more
Wondering if marijuana might have a soothing effect on your atrial fibrillation? Studies show that medical marijuana can help with symptoms of some conditions like multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and HIV/AIDS. But for atrial fibrillation, the effects are more of a mixed bag. A Bit of Good, More Bad “It really depends on what you use … Read more
Dec. 17, 2021 — People exposed to even low levels of certain toxic metals may increase their risk of atherosclerosis, the plaque buildup in the arteries that can cause strokes and heart attacks. A large study in Spain evaluated middle-aged people (97% of whom were male) working in an auto body factory to look for … Read more
Your heart is your body’s most important muscle. Like all of the others, it needs exercise. That’s true even when you have heart failure. In most cases, light to moderate exercise isn’t going to make your condition worse. In fact, it’s not only safe, it’s the best medicine, says Suzanne Steinbaum, DO, an American … Read more