Heart

Q -1: What are the rules of thumb for a layman to take care of his heart?
Dr. Shetty 1. Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil.
2. Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week; avoid lifts and avoid sitting for a longtime.
3. Quit smoking.
4. Control weight.
5. Control blood pressure and sugar.

North Carolina, August 2: According to a recent study, exercise can be an important weapon in the fight against high cholesterol and heart disease. Regular exercise has the ability to lower LDL levels (also known as “bad” cholesterol) and raise HDL cholesterol (also known as “good” cholesterol).

Connecticut, July 31: A new research asserts that garlic, which has long been described as a natural “wonder drug” for a number of ailments in its freshly cut or crushed form, is very beneficial for heart’s health.

Sydney, July 28: There is good news for heart attack patients. Australian researchers have formulated a new drug called Dz13 that can prove really beneficial in enhancing a patient’s cardiac health after surviving a heart attack.

North Carolina, U.S., July 17: According to a new study, a common heart by-pass surgery method, known to spare patients from the pain and problems, is said to raise the risk of their dying.

Everyone wants to live a healthy and a long life. But have you ever wondered about the role played by super foods in our health and fitness?

Edinburgh, Scotland, July 16: A new Scottish study has revealed that people with lower IQ have a higher risk of heart deaths.

Many times, we feel tired and fatigued during the day with no energy to complete even simple routine tasks. In times like these, we need good diet, exercises or catnap to overcome the energy crisis.

Let’s discover how to cover up for the lost energy:

London, July 9: The economic recession has taken a toll on the health of those affected by it, a latest study conducted by the University of Oxford and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has revealed.