Stress has emerged as one of the leading risk factors for heart attack in recent times. According to Harvard University researchers, stress is as dangerous to the heart as smoking or high blood pressure. This has brought about an important lifestyle factor that could affect our hearts on fire. Dr Gaurav Gandhi, a well known cardiologist from Gujarat, died of a heart attack on Tuesday at the age of 41. The cardiologist’s colleague told Indian Express that Dr. Gandhi worked 14-hour days, did not smoke or drink alcohol and had…
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Here’s how much you should exercise for a healthy heart
Maintaining a healthy heart is essential to overall well-being as the heart is a vital organ responsible for pumping oxygenated blood throughout the body, and regular exercise plays a significant role in keeping the heart strong and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, one may ask, “How much exercise is needed for a healthy heart?” therefore, we engaged a few health experts to explore recommended guidelines for physical activity and delve into the various factors that determine the optimal exercise regimen for a healthy heart. Understand the benefits of…
Read MoreFlavanols are linked to better memory and heart health
There are many good reasons to make sure you’re eating enough fruits and vegetables each day. Not only do fruits and vegetables contain many of the important vitamins and minerals our bodies need to function at their best, they also keep our gut healthy and may even help maintain a healthy weight. But some plant foods may be more beneficial to your health than others, thanks to a group of compounds called flavanols. For example, a recent study I helped lead showed that people who eat a diet high in…
Read MoreFlavanols are linked to better memory and heart health, here’s what foods you can eat to reap these benefits
There are many good reasons to make sure you’re eating enough fruits and vegetables each day. Not only do fruits and vegetables contain many of the important vitamins and minerals our bodies need to function at their best, they also keep our gut healthy and may even help maintain a healthy weight. But some plant foods may be more beneficial to your health than others, thanks to a group of compounds called flavanols. For example, a recent study I helped lead showed that people who eat a diet high in…
Read MoreCan Grapes Increase Gut Bacteria, Lower Cholesterol, and Protect the Heart? One study has the answers
Can Eating Grapes Alter Gut Health Forever? New research, led by the Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, has found that when healthy adults had three servings of grapes a day for two weeks, they increased some types of gut bacteria while decreasing others. Levels of some intestinal bacteria, such as Holdemania spp, decreased, while those of others, such as Streptococcus thermophilus, increased. Now Streptococcus Thermophilus is a probiotic, it can help break down food, absorb nutrients, and fight disease-causing organisms. This is commonly used to…
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