Tag: lifestyle
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Kidney Stone Risk for Night Shift Workers: 15% Higher in Young Employees
What the study found A large, long-term study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports that people who work night shifts have a 15% higher risk of developing kidney stones compared with daytime workers. The elevated risk is not limited to older adults; younger workers and those in sedentary jobs were particularly affected. The research tracked…
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World Heart Day Actionable Tips for a Healthier Heart
World Heart Day 2025: Why heart health matters Cardiovascular disease remains the leading global killer, responsible for about one in five deaths worldwide. It claims more lives than cancer and chronic respiratory diseases combined. On World Heart Day, health organizations emphasize that roughly 54,000 people die from cardiovascular diseases every day, which translates to about…
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World Heart Day Recommendations: Practical Steps for a Stronger Heart
Why World Heart Day matters World Heart Day highlights a stark reality: cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death globally. About one in five people dies from heart-related conditions, a toll that outpaces cancer and chronic respiratory diseases combined. Yet health authorities emphasize that up to 80% of heart disease and stroke are…
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Cardiologist José Abellán: Five Gestures to Protect Heart
Cardiologist José Abellán: Five Gestures to Protect Heart World Heart Day, observed each year on September 29, shines a light on cardiovascular health and prevention. Cardiologist José Abellán outlines five simple gestures that anyone can adopt to protect the heart, blending lifestyle choices with careful attention to medications and supplements. The core message is clear:…
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World Heart Day: How to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
World Heart Day: Why it matters Every year on September 29, World Heart Day mobilizes health organizations, communities, and individuals to spotlight cardiovascular disease (CVD) — the leading cause of death worldwide. The goal is not fear, but action: to raise awareness about risk factors, promote heart-healthy habits, and encourage regular medical care that can…
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Why We Are Losing Young Lives to Heart Disease—and How We Can Tackle It
Don’t Miss a Beat: The Urgency of Youth Heart Health World Heart Day this year centers on the theme Don’t miss a beat, a stark call to action. Heart disease is not a chapter reserved for later life. Across many countries, risk factors are emerging earlier—affecting teens, young adults, and those in their twenties. This…
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World Heart Day: Balanced meals and regular checkups—fight heart disease starts at home
World Heart Day 2024: Prevention starts at home World Heart Day is a reminder that the fight against cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) begins long before a hospital visit. With the global campaign theme Don’t Miss a Beat, health professionals are urging individuals and communities to prioritize daily habits—balanced meals, regular checkups, and proactive care for high-risk…
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World Heart Day 2025: Apollo Hospitals Calls for Proactive Heart Health in India
World Heart Day 2025: A call to action for proactive heart health On World Heart Day 2025, Apollo Hospitals urges every Indian to not miss a beat and adopt heart-healthy habits as a daily discipline. Despite advances in medicine, cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death, yet many lives can be saved through timely…
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Ayurveda and Heart Health: Beyond Blood Pressure
Heart Disease Remains a Major Health Challenge: A Broader View Is Needed Cardiovascular diseases are a leading global killer, with millions affected each year. While high blood pressure is a critical risk factor, treating numbers alone misses the bigger picture. Ayurveda offers a holistic framework that places the heart at the center of overall well…
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World Heart Day 2025: Apollo Hospitals calls for proactive heart health in India
World Heart Day 2025: A call for proactive heart health in India On World Heart Day 2025, Apollo Hospitals is urging every Indian to “not miss a beat” and make heart-healthy living a daily discipline. The theme, Dont Miss a Beat, spotlights prevention-first healthcare, closing care gaps, and timely screening across all ages. Cardiovascular disease…