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Leading a heart-healthy life might be simpler than you think. Dr. Kunal Sood suggests small daily habits can significantly protect your heart. Prioritize home-cooked meals, swap sugary drinks for water, and embrace fruits and vegetables. Even short walks after eating and mindful deep breathing can make a substantial difference in preventing heart disease and improving…
We are finally set to say goodbye to 2025 and welcome the new year 2026. As 2025 concludes, Dr. Jeremy London offers five life-changing habits for a healthier 2026. Prioritizing consistent sleep, daily sunlight exposure, post-meal walks, alcohol elimination, and a mix of high-intensity aerobic and resistance training are key. These practices aim to improve…
Feeling heavy or suffocated right after waking up is a red flag.
Earlier it was believed that to keep heart health in check, walking 10k steps was a non-negotiable. This year, the hyped benchmark of walking 10,000 steps was widely challenged by many health experts. In fact, in the middle of the year, a study published in The Lancet found that those who walked around 7000 daily…
Even with all this positive data, experts do not recommend unlimited pouring. WebMD’s “Are There Health Benefits to Drinking Orange Juice?” stresses moderation because orange juice is still a concentrated source of natural sugar and low in fibre compared to whole fruit. Most guidance suggests choosing 100% orange juice with no added sugar, keeping portions…
The past couple of years have brought Taylor Swift immense joy, love, and success on the professional front. On the personal front as well, her relationship with Travis Scott reached new heights, as the couple made it official with a ring. However, amid all this, there were some struggles that Swift had to face. Earlier…
When it comes to heart health, cholesterol is the most talked about lipid profile, and heart attacks are often discussed in the context of high levels of LDL cholesterol. But, there’s more to the picture. Despite having LDL cholesterol levels in the normal range, the risk of heart attack can be high. Recently, AIIMS-trained doctor…
One of the most critical mistakes in ignoring warning signs. This doesn’t only apply for gym goers, but for everyone in general. Gym and exercising is particularly dangerous because physical exertion can trigger acute cardiac events in susceptible individuals. Warning signs can include: Chest pain or discomfort, excessive shortness of breath, dizziness or light-headedness, irregular…
In a thought-provoking social media update, a physician questions the traditional notion that one LDL cholesterol number tells the whole story about heart health. He points out that while LDL concentration is typically measured, it overlooks crucial details like particle count. A recent post by Dr Shailesh Singh on X (formerly known as Twitter) has…
While heart health and overall longevity is often linked with lipid profiles and metabolic capacity, one ultimate measure takes a silent shot. Emerging studies and health experts are paying closer attention to it, as a bigger number of it can help harness more of the ‘life-giving’ oxygen. The ultimate measure is called VO2 max. Let’s…
