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If you're often stressed, and you don't have good ways to manage it, you are more likely to have heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pain, or irregular heartbeats. The stress itself can be a problem. It raises your blood pressure, and it's not good for your body to constantly be exposed to stress hormones. Studies also link stress to changes in the way blood clots, which makes a heart attack more likely. The way you handle stress also matters. If you respond to it in unhealthy ways -- such as smoking, overeating, or not exercising -- that makes matters worse. On the other hand, if you exercise, connect with people, and find meaning despite the stress, that makes a difference in your emotions and in your body. You may also want to: Change what you can to lower your stress. Accept that there are some things you cannot control. Before you agree to do something, consider whether you can really do it. It's OK to say "no" to requests that will add more st...

Due to depression, a person's appetite is also affected, due to which some people stop eating while others start eating more than required.During depression, neurotransmitters in a person's brain become unbalanced, due to which the person starts desiring to eat high calorie food.At the same time, some people use food as a means to hide their emotional pain. However, this habit gives relief only for a short time Because after some time a person starts having physical problems due to overeating. How to get rid of overeating Depression can manifest in many ways. It may deplete your energy levels, make you irritable, or alter your appetite. For some people, depression suppresses hunger. But for others, persistent gloominess can lead to overeating. It’s also possible for an eating disorder to develop first and later lead to depression. Learn more about the connection between depression and overeating, the health risks involved, and how to get the treatment you need. What is Bi...

Having just one beer or glass of wine a day can increase systolic blood pressure — the “top number” that shows how much pressure blood exerts against artery walls when the heart beats — even in people who don’t have hypertension, a new study suggests. “Even low alcohol consumption is detrimental to human health,” says senior study author Marco Vinceti, MD, PhD, a professor of epidemiology and public health at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Medical School in Italy. Dr. Vinceti also serves as an adjunct professor at the Boston University School of Public Health. What Is a Healthy Number for Blood Pressure? For most adults, blood pressure is considered normal when the systolic reading is less than 120 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and the diastolic reading is below 80 mmHg, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). People are diagnosed with hypertension...

Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a pinnacle of life support, whenever any patient is critically ill with worsening multiple organ dysfunctions especially when lungs and heart are failing. It is basically the best technology that can give hope to those patients, who are having critical illness which can be reversed. This modality had really helped in good recovery of some critically ill patients of COVID pneumonia, during COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Kaladhar. S, Senior Consultant and HOD Critical Care Medicine, Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad, elaborates on the role of ECMO in critical care. What is ECMO? It basically involves a technique, wherein the bad blood (venous) is taken out from the patient body through a cannula placed in the big vein and it will be pumped into an artificial lung (oxygenator). This oxygenated blood is returned back to the patient through another cannula. Hence, the functions of the heart and lungs will be taken care by the ECMO, which can rest and heal....

We can all agree that the idea of a heart attack is pretty scary for us all, And for those of us who don’t have a healthy diet, a heart attack is a real threat. But we are here to give you good news! Our nutrition is key to a healthy heart and overall good health, and that is something we can have control over to help us live longer and healthier. To help you do this we have compiled a list of the most wonderous superfoods that can influence your heart health for the better. Over the years, modern medicine has developed in astounding ways and we now have more advanced medicine and cures for diseases than doctors would have dared to dream of in the past. But just as technological developments spur on at an unimaginable pace, so do the changes in our dietary habits and our food sources. Life goes at a fast pace nowadays and we have become eager to have food that is easy to come by, fast food. This happens at the cost of our health, as we overlook the long term harm we are doing to our b...

A diet which is high in fat, salt and sugar, a sedentary lifestyle with a lack of exercise, smoking, alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse, improper sleep, decreased sleep, and high-stress lead to increased incidence of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol levels also predispose to heart disease in the young individuals. These all are modifiable risk factors which lead to heart disease. The non-modifiable risk factors are age, gender, race, and genetics. These are the non-modifiable risk factors. Dr Ruchit Shah, Interventional Cardiologist, Masina Hospital, Mumbai shares that our country's youth suffer heart attacks, particularly those under 30. What Is The Definition Of A Young Heart Attack? Any individual under the age of 40 develops a heart attack is a young heart attack. 25% of heart attacks in our country are those under the age of 40 years. It does not spare those between 20 to 30 years old also. High blood pressure diabetes increases the ris...

The increasing cases of heart disease among the youth quite serious. Heart diseases have been seen as a problem with increasing age until a few decades ago, although in the last few years, serious cases and problems of heart attacks are being seen in younger people as well. Not only this, those people who are fitness freaks and also exercise regularly are becoming victims of heart attack. It has been claimed in studies that all people should exercise regularly to reduce the problems of heart disease. In such a situation, the question arises that why are the cases of heart attack increasing again among gym goers? Recently, famous comedian Raju Srivastava and former Big-Boss winner actor Siddharth Shukla have also suffered a heart attack while exercising in the gym. After all, what is the reason behind such increasing cases? What should be taken care of during the gym, let us try to understand this in detail from the expert. Reasons for Rising Heart Attack Cases in Gym We contacted...

Your nails may appear blue or black in color instead of pale pink. Usually, due to injury, the color of the skin or nails turns blue, although if you are not hurting yet you are seeing such symptoms, then definitely consult a specialist about this. In some cases, a problem called cyanosis is seen as the main reason for the blue color of the nail. Cyanosis is a problem caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood. In addition to fingernails, cyanosis commonly affects the hands, soles of the feet, and the mouth as well. Let us know about the condition of blue nails. Health experts say that if the condition of blueness is only in one nail, then it could possibly be due to the accumulation of blood under the nail due to injury. However, if all the nails are showing such symptoms then it indicates cyanosis. Apart from this, if the blood circulatory system is not able to deliver sufficient amount of blood to every part of the body, then this kind of problem can also occur. Immediate medical adv...

Over the past few years, physical inactivity has been increasingly seen as a major risk factor for a variety of serious health problems. Due to physical inactivity, the blood circulation in the body is affected and the risk of obesity also increases. All these conditions can cause serious health problems ranging from lung-heart to diabetes. Yoga has many physical and mental health benefits. International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21 June every year to inform people about the benefits of yoga and to make people aware of yogasanas.is celebrated. Let us know how the risk of many types of chronic diseases can be reduced by including yogasanas in the routine? The benefits of yoga for heart problems Hugh Calkins, director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service at Johns Hopkins, says studies show that the practice of yoga can be of particular benefit to cardiovascular health. The last five years have seen a significant jump in the cases of heart disease. Yoga is a mind-body activity in which ...

Women are often unable to pay attention to their health due to work, studies and family responsibilities. After this, even if a disease begins, then they do not recognize the symptoms and over time they can take the form of a serious disease. we are telling about 6 such diseases which occur only to women, if attention is given to them, then its risk can be reduced. 1. Breast Cancer It is a fatal disease in women. This cancer occurs due to increasing age, poor lifestyle or genetic reasons. If its signs are recognized and treated at the right time, then its danger can be avoided.Breast cancer is considered to be the most common problem among women. This problem can occur due to hormonal changes or other reasons . 2. Cervical Cancer This cancer is caused by the spread of human papilloma virus in the cervix of women. It has a very bad effect on the uterus. This cancer is considered more dangerous than breast cancer. 3.Diabetes Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the body ...

High cholesterol is when you have too much of a fatty substance called cholesterol in your blood. It's mainly caused by eating fatty food, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol. It can also run in families. You can lower your cholesterol by eating healthily and getting more exercise. When you have higher cholesterol levels, plaque can build up in your arteries, causing them to narrow. Called atherosclerosis, this narrowing can lead to Peripheral Arterial Disease, a condition in which hardened leg arteries limits blood flow to your legs and feet. With PAD, walking may be painful. the symptoms of high cholesterol are not visible as quickly, but with time some symptoms in the feet can be a sign of high cholesterol. High Cholesterol: High cholesterol is a very common problem in today's time and this problem is seen in many people. Increased cholesterol level increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. These symptoms of high cholesterol are see...

weight loss drinks is one of many solutions to this problem.many people are worried about the wieght.does increasing weight have many effects on peoples beauty? everyone wants to be fit now a days. By shedding the extra kilos, your overall health improves significantly. It brings down the risk of suffering from the following diseases: Diabetes Heart disease Osteoarthritis Sleep apnea Specific types of cancer Stroke It improves your blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, and brings down your blood pressure. With weight loss, it decreases joint pain, back pain, and improves your mobility. Weight Loss Drinks – Apple Cider Vinegar, Green Tea, Ginger Lemon Water Apple Cider Vinegar for Weight Loss When it comes to weight loss drinks, apple cider vinegar is among the most popular ones. who had two tablespoons of this weight loss drink shed 1.81kg.When you consume apple cider vinegar, the main ingredient is acetic acid. It targets body fat by boosting your body’s metabolism. Also, this ...