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The impact of napping on heart health has been hotly contested since many of the published studies on the topic have failed to consider napping frequency.

Daytime napping lowers risk of heart attack

Sep 10, 2019 14:13

The impact of napping on heart health has been hotly contested since many of the published studies on the topic have failed to consider napping frequency. read more

Minute-by-minute images captured by these little ‘eyes’ provide valuable data on diet, exercise and medication adherence that can then be used to fine-tune self-management.

Wearable cameras can improve life quality of heart patients

Sep 01, 2019 14:14

Minute-by-minute images captured by these little ‘eyes’ provide valuable data on diet, exercise and medication adherence that can then be used to fine-tune self-management. read more

According to the International Diabetes Federation, currently 415 million adults world-wide live with diabetes, with approximately 199 million of them being women.

Diabetes-heart failure link stronger in women, says Oxford study

Jul 22, 2019 17:33

According to the International Diabetes Federation, currently 415 million adults world-wide live with diabetes, with approximately 199 million of them being women. read more

Type 1 diabetes is associated with a 47% excess risk of heart failure in women compared to men, whilst type 2 diabetes has a 9% higher excess risk of heart failure for women than men, the research says.

Diabetes-heart failure link stronger in women: Oxford study

Jul 22, 2019 07:45

Type 1 diabetes is associated with a 47% excess risk of heart failure in women compared to men, whilst type 2 diabetes has a 9% higher excess risk of heart failure for women than men, the research says. read more

Prosecutors say Niels Hoegel, a second-generation caregiver, was drunk on power over his ailing patients, whom he picked off at random out of “boredom”.

German serial killer nurse picked victims at random out of ‘boredom’

Jun 04, 2019 11:47

Prosecutors say Niels Hoegel, a second-generation caregiver, was drunk on power over his ailing patients, whom he picked off at random out of “boredom”. read more

Diuretics are commonly prescribed for symptom relief in patients with heart failure.

Decreasing use of diuretic can cure heart failure patients

May 27, 2019 10:37

Diuretics are commonly prescribed for symptom relief in patients with heart failure. read more

Prolonged autonomic nervous system imbalances after physical exertion have been shown to increase the risk of an acute event and of future cardiovascular disease, said study.

Overweight and obese kids likely to have similar heart disease conditions

May 22, 2019 08:52

Prolonged autonomic nervous system imbalances after physical exertion have been shown to increase the risk of an acute event and of future cardiovascular disease, said study. read more

Implantable pacemakers or CRT-P are devices that provide pacing for slow heart rhythms and heart failure.

Drug controller issues advisory against pacemaker malfunction

May 19, 2019 06:50

Implantable pacemakers or CRT-P are devices that provide pacing for slow heart rhythms and heart failure. read more

This study is first of its kind done on mice that test how cognition and mood are regulated by body clock and how pertinent brain regions are impaired in heart failure.

New study explains why heart failure patients suffer depression

Apr 07, 2019 14:31

This study is first of its kind done on mice that test how cognition and mood are regulated by body clock and how pertinent brain regions are impaired in heart failure. read more

The condition known as cachexia, or wasting syndrome, is common among patients with chronic diseases such as cancer, heart failure and AIDS.

Statins effective against cancer-linked weight loss

Mar 21, 2019 13:06

The condition known as cachexia, or wasting syndrome, is common among patients with chronic diseases such as cancer, heart failure and AIDS. read more

Sleep apnoea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.

Sleep apnoea patients with excess daytime sleepiness at greater cardiovascular disease risk: Study

Feb 16, 2019 14:48

Sleep apnoea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. read more

The findings stress on the importance of movement, regardless of its intensity or amount of time spent moving, for a healthier life.

Swapping 30 mins of sitting around with physical activity cut the risk of early death

Jan 17, 2019 14:14

The findings stress on the importance of movement, regardless of its intensity or amount of time spent moving, for a healthier life. read more

$Experts say: Apart from hospitals\/clinics, BP kiosks should be set up at pharmacies, retail stores, gyms and airports to facilitate people.$

‘BP check facility should also be available at public places’

Jan 09, 2019 12:27

Experts say: Apart from hospitals\/clinics, BP kiosks should be set up at pharmacies, retail stores, gyms and airports to facilitate people. read more

Less sleep, under six hours, can increase the risks by nine per cent, compared to people who slept for the recommended six to eight hours.

Sleeping too much is bad for you, here’s why

Dec 08, 2018 11:44

Less sleep, under six hours, can increase the risks by nine per cent, compared to people who slept for the recommended six to eight hours. read more

Your diet should be high in fresh vegetables, fish, and seafood in order to keep your heart at its healthiest.

How eating veggies, fish can keep your heart healthy, lower heart disease risk

Nov 08, 2018 12:37

Your diet should be high in fresh vegetables, fish, and seafood in order to keep your heart at its healthiest. read more