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08 Oct 2022

GoodHealth: बढ़ते हार्ट अटैक के खतरे की वजह कहीं लाइफस्टाइल तो नहीं ?

good health: Lifestyle is the reason for the increasing risk of heart attack, know what senior physician Dr. Bhumesh Tyagi says

22 Nov 2021

Mini stroke vs regular stroke: Know risk factors, signs and symptoms

In a mini-stroke, normal flow of blood to the brain returns quickly Symptoms of a TIA usually subside within an hour In a proper stroke, brain is oxygen-deprived for a longer period

17 May 2021

Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease and stroke, claims WHO

Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease and stroke, claimed WHO on May 17. The number of deaths from heart disease due to working long hours b/w 2000 and 2016 increased by 42%, and from stroke by 19%. The WHO stated three actions that govts, employers and workers can take to protect workers' health.

03 May 2021

The impact of COVID-19 on high blood pressure

People with diabetes, hypertension, heart conditions, and other comorbidities fall into the high-risk category and may encounter serious complications, if infected with COVID COVID infects the cells that help manage blood pressure

shikha malhotra

22 Dec 2020

Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Fan' actress Shikha Malhotra battles paralysis

Shikha Malhotra volunteered to function as a nurse to fight the deadly novel coronavirus COVID-19 at a Mumbai hospital. She has a degree in nursing from Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi. She completed her course in 2014 before making a career in films.

12 Jul 2020

Delirium, rare brain inflammation, stroke linked to COVID-19, claims Study

The study also confirms the previously reported findings of a higher than expected number of patients with a stroke which results from the excessive stickiness of the blood in COVID-19 patients.

25 Feb 2020

Want to reduce chances of stroke? Eat more fruits, vegetables, dairy products

Vegetarian food items like fruit, vegetables and dairy products can lower the risk of ischaemic stroke. According to reseachers, who have published a study in the European Heart Journal, different types of food are linked to risks of different types of stroke. The study pints out that higher intakes of fruit, vegetables and dairy products is beneficial and can mitigate the chances of stroke.

17 Jun 2018

Diabetes has become epidemic in India, needs urgent attention:Health expert

"Stroke, diabetes is the commonest underlying factor. Heart attack, diabetes is the commonest underlying factor. That's why it is so important. It is an epidemic.

19 Apr 2018

Obesity raises risk of irregular heart rate

Obesity may increase risk of developing a rapid and irregular heart rate, called atrial fibrillation, which can lead to stroke, heart failure and other complications, says a study of nearly 70,00 patients.

17 Apr 2018

Three cups of coffee, tea daily may cut stroke risk: Study

A single cup of coffee contains about 95 mg of caffeine. It acts as a stimulant to the central nervous system and works to block the effects of adenosine -- a chemical that causes atrial fibrillation (AFib).

10 Apr 2018

Daily exercise may help people with heart disease in family

When heart disease runs in the family, more physical activity may be the best defence, say researchers. According to the findings reported in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation, greater grip strength, more physical activity and better cardiorespiratory fitness are associated with reduced risk for heart attacks and stroke -- even among people with a genetic pre-disposition for heart disease.

28 Mar 2018

Gene therapy may boost stroke recovery

The study, carried out on mice, shows that turning on a gene inside cells called astrocytes results in a smaller scar and -- potentially -- a more effective recovery from injury.

27 Mar 2018

This drug may reduce harmful inflammation in stroke patients

The study follows earlier research that shows the drug given as an intravenous therapy reduces inflammation in stroke and sub-arachnoid haemorrhage patients.

22 Mar 2018

Flu, pneumonia may increase risk of heart attack, stroke in older adults

A new study has found that aged people who are diagnosed with flu or pneumonia are six times more likely to suffer from heart attack or stroke in the days after infection.

Urinary Tract Infection

14 Mar 2018

Urinary, respiratory tract infections may double stroke risk: Study

The effects of the common infections were of similar magnitude among the people suffering from diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol, researchers said.

19 Feb 2018

Post stroke, babies use opposite side of brain for language

The study found that all the individuals studied, aged 12 to 25, who had a left-brain perinatal stroke, used the right side of their brains for language.

16 Feb 2018

Beware! Short children could be at a higher risk of stroke in adulthood

While adult height is genetically determined, it is also influenced by factors such as maternal diet during pregnancy, childhood diet, infection and psychological stress.

15 Feb 2018

Video games can improve mobility in stroke patients: Study

For the findings, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the team explored the extent and location of brain injuries in 167 stroke patients for more than three years.

28 Jan 2018

Eating green leafy vegetables may reduce stroke risk: Study

According to the findings, people who ate more green leafy vegetables had 64 per cent lower risk of experiencing a stroke.

Unhealthy drinks

02 Jan 2018

Research reveals another downside of drinking sugary drinks, juices – Read

People who drank diet soda daily were almost three times as likely to develop stroke and dementia.

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