Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common and yet under-recognized cardiac problem. Since many people may have only episodes of AF, they may not even seek medical attention for the condition. However, some studies in India suggest that its prevalence is much higher in adults older than 40 years of age than thought earlier. It may … Read more

Cholesterol is a term that we mention frequently, and yet misconceptions about it are numerous. While most people know they need to make healthier diet choices in order to regulate cholesterol levels, the truth is that a common belief is that all cholesterol is bad. That’s not quite correct. Bearing in mind that successful management … Read more

The topic “Eggs good or bad” have been subject to lots of debate due to their high cholesterol content. Some think that their content of other nutrients and associated health benefits far outweighs the risks. But then not all agree with it. Specific group of specialists believe that one should avoid eggs entirely. Good and … Read more

Heart diseases are the number one cause of death globally. Certain ethnic groups like Indians are at higher risk of heart disease than Europeans. It is explained both by genetics and lifestyle choices. Indians may be predominantly vegetarians, but they tend to have a sedentary lifestyle. Men are at higher risk of heart attack than … Read more

Unhealthy eating habit is one of the major causes of the heart disease. Efforts to make healthy eating choices greatly help in reducing the risk of cardiac diseases. Heart healthy foods are extremely beneficial for the heart health and the people who are at risk of cardiac disease should include these foods in their regular … Read more

The most common cause of chest pain can in fact be your heart. If you exclude this confidently as a potential cause for your chest discomfort, it’s also important to make sure that there is no problem with your aorta. This problem is an enlargement of your aorta or even in rare circumstances a tear … Read more