Shakti gladdens hearts but issues dogging scheme sadden women

Shakti gladdens hearts but issues dogging scheme sadden women

Akkayyamma and her 29-year-old daughter Pavithra from Nippani in Belagavi district in North Karnataka travelled approximately 600 km to Kukke Subrahmanya temple in Dakshina Kannada district in the south. They made the journey to perform a special ritual recommended by an astrologer for their family at this temple. But thanks to the Karnataka government’s Shakti … Read more

‘Broken Heart Syndrome’ Also Linked to Happy Hearts

‘Broken Heart Syndrome’ Also Linked to Happy Hearts

May 5, 2022 – “Broken heart syndrome” may also happen after joyful life events, a new study suggests. Researchers are calling it “happy heart syndrome.” Broken heart syndrome, known officially as takotsubo syndrome, is a sudden form of heart failure. It’s thought to be triggered by negative life events, such as experiencing fear, grief, or … Read more

Coffee Can Affect Your Heart’s Rhythms

Coffee Can Affect Your Heart’s Rhythms

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Your daily cup of joe might be a quick pick-me-up, but it comes with a mixed bag of good and not-so-good effects on your health, a new study reports. Drinking coffee helps people stay more active, but it also significantly robs some of … Read more

More Affordable Housing, Healthier Hearts?

More Affordable Housing, Healthier Hearts?

By Cara MurezHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Sept. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — One of the keys to good health could be in the hands of those who decide zoning policies for their communities. Inclusionary zoning policies that provide for affordable housing were associated with lower rates of heart disease for those who benefited from these dwellings, … Read more

Pandemic-Fueled Drug Abuse Threatens Hearts, Lives

Pandemic-Fueled Drug Abuse Threatens Hearts, Lives

By American Heart Association NewsHealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 20, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — On a recent day in his Denver Health emergency room, Dr. Eric Lavonas hit another tragic trifecta. “In a nine-hour shift, I took care of somebody with chest pain from cocaine, somebody with an opioid overdose who quit breathing, and … Read more

High BP in Pregnancy Could Affect Women’s Hearts Long Term

High BP in Pregnancy Could Affect Women’s Hearts Long Term

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy-related high blood pressure can lead to long-term heart risks, new research shows. Compared to those with normal blood pressure during pregnancy, women who developed blood pressure disorders such as preeclampsia and gestational hypertension had significant differences in heart structure and function … Read more

Guys, Exercise Helps Aging Hearts, Testosterone Won’t

Guys, Exercise Helps Aging Hearts, Testosterone Won’t

All initially underwent arterial blood flow testing as a measure of heart health and function, before being randomly divided into four groups. One group did aerobic and strength exercise two to three times per week while receiving testosterone therapy; a second got testosterone alone; a third was given placebo therapy; and a fourth got placebo … Read more