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Doctors have been reiterating the absolute need for exercising regularly to stay on top of your heart health game, and rightly so, like any other muscle in the body, the heart needs exercise too to stay strong and work to its potential. The role regular physical activity can play in shaping the heart cannot be overstated. Also, it isn’t that you must undergo rigorous training to keep your ticker in tip-top condition, something as basic as taking a brisk walk every day for 30-40 minutes is adequate to keep your ticker functioning well. Besides exercise, some other forms of physical activities that are as beneficial for your heart are as follows: Swimming - Swimming is one of the most fun exercises to do, and its benefit for the heart health is noteworthy. It is one of the most effective cardiovascular exercises that is there. Not only is the heart benefited, but also other muscle groups too in the body. For instance, you’d be in for strong arms, legs and shoulders when you indulge in ...

A lot of discussion happens about Covid, its variants, post-Covid care, however, this blog aims to bring to the fore a not so frequented topic, which is the topic of MIS-C syndrome (multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children) - a post-Covid complication common in children affecting their organs. It’s very important parents have an understanding of the complication, so as to deal with this rare complication (very rare, one in a million) in the best possible manner instead of going into panic mode. Watch out for the following MIS-C syndrome symptoms: 1.       A long-running fever (not subsiding in a day) (high grade fever) 2.       Appearance of rash on the skin 3.       Vomiting 4.       Difficulty staying awake or feeling excessively drowsy 5.       Enlarged lymph nodes 6.       Red or swollen eyes 7.    ...

One can recover very well and fast post Covid with the right diet. An anti-inflammatory diet is at the center of quick recovery. Inflammation is at the core of all the various symptoms (fatigue even on standing interfering with daily tasks, such as brushing, getting ready for work, etc.) patients experience still after recovering from Covid, and also the medications that doctors deemed appropriate for patients in critical care to take. According to doctors, inflammation is what leads to all the various issues in Covid-19. It must also be noted that all these conditions are co-morbidities that the virus kind of unmasked. The main pillars of a Covid recovery plan are nutrition, followed by gut health, exercise, sleep, stress management and supplements. However, this blog aims to discuss the nutrition aspect, which can play a big role in controlling inflammation and boosting immunity. Here are some foods for a healthy gut: 1.       Prebiotics: berries, onions...

Heart disease is the leading killer of people across the globe, and what must be noted here is that heart disease worsens with the lifestyle choices you make if you already are dealing with the condition. Your lifestyle choices go a long way towards determining the quality and length of your life. Making tweaks to be in better control of yourself or your heart can go a long way in reducing your risk for developing heart disease or the condition from deteriorating if you’ve already been diagnosed with it respectively. Also, with the right lifestyle choices you are in for good heart health over the long haul. Risk factors for heart disease: 1.       High blood pressure 2.       High levels of cholesterol (LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol) 3.       Smoking 4.       High blood glucose levels 5.       Obesity All these can be managed with some lifestyle changes that...

The consequences of heart disease can be destructive. If left untreated, or not well managed, you could be at the receiving end of a cardiac emergency like a sudden cardiac arrest or heart attack. Heart disease is the leading killer of people worldwide. It can lead to disability and even death. However, there is a hope. There’s no denying that the numbers of heart disease cases are very high and climbing very fast, which largely can be attributed to our modern lifestyle. This means the disease is very much within our control. By paying adequate attention to lifestyle and diet alone can prevent future cases. In some cases, proper lifestyle and behavior choices can even force heart disease into remission. Heart Disease risk factors: 1.       Poor diet or diet high in processed foods, sugar, meat (red meat) 2.       Increasing age 3.       Family history 4.       Lack of physical...

Recent times have seen nibbling between meals receiving a lot of flak. Contrary to popular belief, snacking can actually be good for your health, especially heart health. Deciding the right way to satiate your hunger when it’s nowhere close to mealtime is tough. However, this article will make it easy for you to take the right decision. Yes, snacking has fallen out of favor with many due to the bad press it has got in the last couple of years. But it can be healthy, in fact heart healthy, when you are choosing nuts (as your snack) like walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds. This article aims to give you a lowdown on the various advantages of having nuts for your overall health. Here they are: Maintain a healthy weight - A handful of nuts (instead of high glycemic index foods like biscuits, chips, cookies that may cause a spike in blood sugar) will cut the need for unhealthy binge eating to satisfy your grumbling stomach. Experts recommend mini-meals interspersed with two or three snacks t...

It is our physical health that always takes precedence over mental health, especially when it comes to our heart health. However, this blog aims to provide you with some eye-opening information to keep your heart in good shape always. There are millions of Americans that suffer from depression- a common mental illness in the USA. According to studies, the risk for heart disease is greater for those suffering from depression. This makes it important that you pay heed to your mental health as much as you do to stay in good shape physically. There are several things that lead to depression, including genetics, stress, etc. Genetics is beyond your control, but managing stress well is completely in your control. When not coping with stress and anxiety well, you are at a higher risk of developing depression. Outlining some tips to effectively cope with stress: 1.       Accept that not everything (every event) is in your control, and stop mulling over those that ...

Heart disease has taken in its grip almost everyone in the United States (and world over) in some way or the other. It is the number one cause of mortality among both men and women. Having said that, you’d be glad to know that heart disease is one of the preventable causes of death. With medications, a healthy lifestyle comprising regular exercise and dietary changes, you can manage most conditions associated with your ticker, which can keep your heart condition from worsening. In fact, incorporating healthy habits in your daily life from childhood can drastically cut your risk for heart disease as you grow up. Coronary heart disease (CHD) occurs as a result of plaque accumulation in the inner walls of the coronary arteries. If left unattended, blood flow to the heart muscle may be disrupted due to clogging of the arteries resulting in a heart attack. Heart attack is very much prevalent in the USA claiming a life every 40 seconds. In spite of this, with your lifestyle and behavior ch...

A coronary perfusion pressure (CPP) measurement indicates how well oxygenated blood is flowing within the heart. A low CPP is indicative of the fact that the ticker isn’t receiving sufficient nutrients to function properly. The CPP needs to be kept at a particular level for the heart to function in proper fashion. It is advised that individuals with heart disease or those diagnosed with heart failure (HF) must get an in-depth understanding of CPP, which will hold you in good stead. Connection between CPP and Cardiac Arrest: A sudden cardiac arrest is life-threatening in the sense that the person will need treatment in the first two-three minutes, or he/she may succumb to the condition. Conditions like heart failure, heart disease, such as coronary artery disease (CAD), affect the CPP. When CPP is low is what leads to problems since this indicates insufficient blood flow to the ticker, which may eventually result in ischemia (flow of oxygen-rich blood is reduced or restricted to t...

It is always wise to stay prepared for any untoward cardiac emergency in view of the rise in the sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) cases worldwide. SCA can be fatal if the person doesn’t receive timely treatment with the lifesaving CPR and Automated External Defibrillator for the process of defibrillation (restarts the ticker through delivery of an electric shock and resets the heart rhythm). SCAs generally occur due to a malfunction of the electrical system of the heart. Everyone is prone to SCA, those with pre-existing heart conditions and even those who did not know they had an issue with their ticker. Regardless you should take appropriate measures to lower your chances of SCA/prevent it altogether. Prevention is any day better than having to witness a sudden cardiac arrest unfold. You would obviously not want to be taken in its grip or wish it for someone else, especially a dear one. To prevent a sudden cardiac arrest, adopt the following measures: Eat smart - Eat a diet comprisin...