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Cardiologist shares 5 simple habits to cut down heart attack risk: ‘Get outside’

Want to lower your heart attack risk? Cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson shares 5 easy lifestyle tips that could make a big difference to your heart health.

Check out 5 simple tips from cardiologist to reduce heart attack risk and boost wellness. (Pexels)

lifestyle

Published on May 09, 2025 10:27 AM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri

Watch out for these early warning signs of heart disease in young women

Sushmita Sen had undergone a heart surgery recently after a “massive heart attack” due to 95% blockage in one of her main arteries. Health experts reveal early warning signs of heart disease that young women should watch out for

lifestyle

Published on Mar 23, 2023 04:28 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Fit and fine by Kamal Singh CSCS: Return to working out, post Covid-19

Consult your doctor before restarting your journey towards fitness.

If one has had coronavirus for long, then scarring of lungs is possible.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 23, 2020 09:08 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKamal Singh CSCS

New study shows hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 patients raises mortality risk

The study, which was led by an Indian American professor at Harvard Mandeep Mehra, covered 96,000 patients at 671 hospitals on 6 continents.

The mortality risk was even higher at 45% among patients given the antimalarial drug along with an antibiotic — a combination that the US president has promoted with great enthusiasm.(AP)

world news

Updated on May 22, 2020 09:05 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Washington | ByYashwant Raj

Covid-19 can cause long-term organ damage; China adds after effects to medical insurance

China’s National Health Commission (NHC) in its guidelines on COVID-19 survivors said some recovered patients would require treatment for lung and heart damage, for movement problems from muscle loss, as well as for psychological disorders.

As of Saturday, 78,227 people in China have recovered from the disease since the government started action from January 23 to contain the infection.(AFP)

world news

Published on May 17, 2020 03:37 PM IST

Beijing | ByPress Trust of India

PK Banerjee on ventilator, condition being reviewed: Hospital

Banerjee represented India in two Olympics -- Melbourne (1956) and Rome (1960). He was also a key member of the Indian team which won gold at the Jakarta Asian Games in 1962.

sports

Updated on Mar 10, 2020 11:28 PM IST

Kolkata | ByIndo Asian News Service

Patient among two of Haryana family killed as ambulance rams into milk truck near Chandigarh

20-year-old with heart problem was being rushed to PGIMER when accident occurred, killing him and his uncle on the spot

The ambulance that met with an accident just before entering Chandigarh on Monday morning. The driver is among the injured.(Sushil Kumar/HT)

cities

Updated on Mar 02, 2020 10:53 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

BS Yediyurappa visits Congress leader Siddaramaiah at Bengaluru hospital

BS Yediyurappa was accompanied by state ministers KS Eshwarappa and Basavaraja Bommai.

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday paid a visit to Congress leader Siddaramaiah who is admitted in a hospital(Karnataka BJP/Twitter)

states

Updated on Dec 13, 2019 10:40 AM IST

Bengaluru | ByAsian News International

Cancer patients more likely to die of heart problems, stroke

For the study, researchers compared the US general population with over 3.2 million US patients who had been diagnosed with cancer between 1973 and 2012.

The risk of death from cardiovascular diseases is several times that of the general population in the first year of diagnosis; sometimes, this risk decreases, but for most, this risk increases as survivors are followed for ten years or more.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 25, 2019 05:28 PM IST

Asian News International | ByAsian News International, Washington D.c.

Government may allow private sector to use key drug used for treating tuberculosis

Around 2.1 million people have TB in India, of which an estimated 30,000 people have MDR-TB. Only 6,500 patients are on the bedaquiline-based treatment regimen, which may cause side effects such as heart problems.

The health ministry, in collaboration with the departments of health research, biotechnology etc, is working out an institutional mechanism to give bedaquiline to patients in the private sector.(HT Photo)

india news

Updated on May 11, 2019 02:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRhythma Kaul

Air pollution, diet, weight: Lancet report lists what ails India

Lung ailments common in Delhi, heart problems in poor states, says a new study in The Lancet Global Health.

Apart from COPD, polluted air also raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancers, said the first-ever multi-centric public-private study of five non-communicable diseases (NCD) across all states.(Ravi Choudhary/HT File Photo)

cities

Updated on Sep 13, 2018 09:03 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySanchita Sharma

Here’s why you need to do these simple leg exercises for good heart health

A sedentary lifestyle can cause an impairment of transportation of blood in the body which in turn may increase the risk of diseases in the heart and blood vessels.

Here’s how these simple leg exercises can help you.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 21, 2018 11:15 AM IST

Asian News International | ByHT Correspondent

Don’t fight in front of your kids, you can scar them for life

Regular fighting between parents can affect their children’s long-term mental health and expose them to a number of diseases in the future.

Parents’ arguments can prove more damaging to a child’s mental health than their separation or divorce.

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 02, 2018 09:36 AM IST

BySamiksha Pattanaik

Heart attacks cannot be prevented by multivitamins, mineral supplements

Cardiovascular disease cannot be prevented by multivitamins, instead people should have more fruits and vegetables in their and start exercising.

Controlling your blood pressure and cholesterol levels can help in improving heart health, not taking mineral supplements.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 11, 2018 12:03 PM IST

Asian News International | ByAsian News International, Washington D.c.

Visit these 10 wellness spots across the world for a relaxing vacation

What happens when travelling meets wellness? The result is a stress-free vacation that helps you bring back work-life balance to your life. Here are 10 destinations that we highly recommend you visit soon.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 07, 2018 08:36 AM IST

Hindustan Times | BySoma Das

5 lesser-known signs of an unhealthy heart that you shouldn’t ignore

Not all heart problems have obvious warning signs. Even something seemingly unrelated can signal a heart disorder.

Read on for atypical symptoms of heart disorders that you may not be aware of.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 24, 2018 08:36 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByManali Shah

Diabetes diet: Can vegan food help keep the disease in check?

The researchers suggest that plant-based diets benefit both glycemic control and cardiovascular health because they are low in saturated fat, rich in phytochemicals, high in fibre and often rich in low-glycemic fruits and vegetables.

Can a plant-based diet be beneficial for diabetes?(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 19, 2018 03:22 PM IST

Indo Asian News Service | ByHT Correspondent

Lonely people are at greater risk of death from heart disease

Feeling lonely may be harmful for your heart in more ways than one. A new study shows that lonely people are twice as likely to die from heart problems.

Loneliness is more common today than ever before, and more people live alone.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 11, 2018 03:18 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySoma Das

Having a baby after 35 can cause this health complication

A new study shows that children, born to mothers older than 35, are likely to have heart problems later in life, increased risk of complications during pregnancy, and a likelihood of delivering a child that is premature.

Older motherhood is also associated with increased risk of complications during pregnancy, and a likelihood of delivering a child that is premature or born small.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 08, 2018 03:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySoma Das

Hookahs are no safer than cigarettes, here’s all you need to know

Is hookah smoking as bad as smoking cigarettes, is it the same as vaping and is it addictive? Experts tell you the truth about hookahs.

Hookah is used to smoke tobacco in an intricate set-up, where the heated tobacco smoke passes through cool water to reach the smoker via a water pipe structure.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 03, 2018 10:52 AM IST

Indo Asian News Service | ByHT Correspondent

Losing weight fast? Sudden weight loss could lead to heart problems, gallstones

If you are losing weight fast, with crash diets and weight loss pills, you are risking a number of health problems. Here’s why experts say you should never go for shortcuts. To lose weight, fitness experts say quick fixes are never a good idea in the long run.

To lose weight, fitness experts say quick fixes are never a good idea in the long run.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on May 23, 2018 03:32 PM IST

Asian News International, New Delhi | ByAsian News International

Watch that beer belly for heart’s sake. It is worse than being overweight

Do you have beer belly, but are otherwise not overweight? Beware, as experts say it is bad for the heart. Belly fat also reveals a sedentary lifestyle, low muscle mass, and eating too many refined carbohydrates.

See your doctor if your waist is bigger than your hips.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 21, 2018 03:40 PM IST

Hindustan Times | BySoma Das

Smoking causes more heart problems in middle age, quit now

Smoking into your middle age could lead to many heart complications, suggests a new study. Current smokers were nearly three times more likely to be hospitalised for heart failure, while current smokers who smoked a pack or more a day were over three times more likely to be hospitalised, says the study.

Time to quit smoking , Cigarette butts on the calendar(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 16, 2018 07:03 PM IST

Indo Asian News Service, New York | ByHT Correspondent

How many drinks do you have in a week? It can predict how soon you will die

A new study says that adults should drink no more than one alcoholic drink per day. Here’s why.

Earlier studies found that women are hit by the effects of alcohol at lower amounts than men.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 13, 2018 10:08 AM IST

Associated Press | ByHT Correspondent

Mothers of babies with congenital heart defects at risk of heart problems later in life

A Canadian study found 43% higher risk of any cardiovascular hospitalisation in women whose offspring had critical heart defects.

Healthcare providers, like obstetricians, who treat and follow mothers in the early stages of dealing with children who have heart defects can help women understand and minimise their risk, say researchers.(Getty Images)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 02, 2018 06:06 PM IST

Indo Asian News Service | ByHT Correspondent

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Want to lower your heart attack risk? Cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson shares 5 easy lifestyle tips that could make a big difference to your heart health.

Sushmita Sen had undergone a heart surgery recently after a “massive heart attack” due to 95% blockage in one of her main arteries. Health experts reveal early warning signs of heart disease that young women should watch out for

Consult your doctor before restarting your journey towards fitness.

The study, which was led by an Indian American professor at Harvard Mandeep Mehra, covered 96,000 patients at 671 hospitals on 6 continents.

China’s National Health Commission (NHC) in its guidelines on COVID-19 survivors said some recovered patients would require treatment for lung and heart damage, for movement problems from muscle loss, as well as for psychological disorders.

Banerjee represented India in two Olympics -- Melbourne (1956) and Rome (1960). He was also a key member of the Indian team which won gold at the Jakarta Asian Games in 1962.

20-year-old with heart problem was being rushed to PGIMER when accident occurred, killing him and his uncle on the spot

BS Yediyurappa was accompanied by state ministers KS Eshwarappa and Basavaraja Bommai.

For the study, researchers compared the US general population with over 3.2 million US patients who had been diagnosed with cancer between 1973 and 2012.

Around 2.1 million people have TB in India, of which an estimated 30,000 people have MDR-TB. Only 6,500 patients are on the bedaquiline-based treatment regimen, which may cause side effects such as heart problems.

Lung ailments common in Delhi, heart problems in poor states, says a new study in The Lancet Global Health.

A sedentary lifestyle can cause an impairment of transportation of blood in the body which in turn may increase the risk of diseases in the heart and blood vessels.

Regular fighting between parents can affect their children’s long-term mental health and expose them to a number of diseases in the future.

Cardiovascular disease cannot be prevented by multivitamins, instead people should have more fruits and vegetables in their and start exercising.

What happens when travelling meets wellness? The result is a stress-free vacation that helps you bring back work-life balance to your life. Here are 10 destinations that we highly recommend you visit soon.

Not all heart problems have obvious warning signs. Even something seemingly unrelated can signal a heart disorder.

The researchers suggest that plant-based diets benefit both glycemic control and cardiovascular health because they are low in saturated fat, rich in phytochemicals, high in fibre and often rich in low-glycemic fruits and vegetables.

Feeling lonely may be harmful for your heart in more ways than one. A new study shows that lonely people are twice as likely to die from heart problems.

A new study shows that children, born to mothers older than 35, are likely to have heart problems later in life, increased risk of complications during pregnancy, and a likelihood of delivering a child that is premature.

Is hookah smoking as bad as smoking cigarettes, is it the same as vaping and is it addictive? Experts tell you the truth about hookahs.

If you are losing weight fast, with crash diets and weight loss pills, you are risking a number of health problems. Here’s why experts say you should never go for shortcuts. To lose weight, fitness experts say quick fixes are never a good idea in the long run.

Do you have beer belly, but are otherwise not overweight? Beware, as experts say it is bad for the heart. Belly fat also reveals a sedentary lifestyle, low muscle mass, and eating too many refined carbohydrates.

A new study says that adults should drink no more than one alcoholic drink per day. Here’s why.

A Canadian study found 43% higher risk of any cardiovascular hospitalisation in women whose offspring had critical heart defects.

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