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On World Heart Day 2021, doctors urge happy lifestyle for healthy heart

New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): During the unimaginable circumstances of the coronavirus pandemic, doctors and healthcare workers came up with an unconventional method in their treatment -- they danced for their patients and sang songs with them. When nothing else seemed to work, we knew the least and the most we could do was to be happy.

2021-09-29T07:20:58.885624+00:00 IST

World Heart Day 2021: Keep heart diseases at bay with proper diet, exercise

New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Heart disease knows no age boundaries. Actor Sidharth Shukla's untimely demise has once again brought to our attention the rising cases of heart attacks among young people.

2021-09-29T06:30:42.500197+00:00 IST

World Heart Day: Importance of balanced lifestyle for reducing heart disease risk in young professionals

New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): World Heart Day, which falls on September 29, is celebrated annually to spread awareness about the importance of keeping the heart fit as it's one of the most important organs that deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells and also removes waste products. Any sign of heart trouble should be taken seriously as it is linked to one's longevity and survival.

2021-09-28T14:04:38.112609+00:00 IST

Major weight loss may reverse heart disease risks linked to obesity: Study

Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): According to a new study, major weight loss may reverse most of the cardiovascular risks associated with obesity.

2021-09-28T07:17:11.552580+00:00 IST

Researchers find obesity can affect hair thinning, loss

Tokyo [Japan], September 27 (ANI): Researchers have found the reason behind why obesity can lead to hair thinning.

2021-09-27T14:21:05.824586+00:00 IST

Doctors, health experts urge use of warning labels on food packets to avert health crisis

New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI): Doctors and public health experts have urged that warning labels on the front of food and beverage packets should be a priority for India to avert a catastrophic public health crisis.

2021-09-27T11:03:27.080874+00:00 IST

Research identifies new cause of inherited heart condition

London [UK], September 27 (ANI): A UCL-led research team has identified a new gene as a cause of an inherited heart condition affecting one in 500 people.

2021-09-27T07:59:57.408058+00:00 IST

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Study finds higher dairy fat intake can lower cardiovascular risk

Sydney [Australia], September 26 (ANI): A new study (amongst some of the world's biggest consumers of dairy foods) has shown that those with higher intakes of dairy fat had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those with low intakes.

2021-09-26T14:50:23.575934+00:00 IST

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Study proves migraines can affect sleep cycle

Washington [US], September 26 (ANI): A new study has found that adults and children with migraines may get less sleep quality and less REM sleep time than those who don't have migraines.

2021-09-26T14:28:35.563265+00:00 IST

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Intermittent fasting helpful in managing chronic diseases: Study

Washington [US], September 26 (ANI): A recent study led by an international team of researchers found that intermittent fasting can help prevent and manage chronic diseases.

2021-09-26T09:54:20.577328+00:00 IST

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Medicines, surgery helpful in treating obesity-related high blood pressure

Washington [US], September 26 (ANI): A recent study by an international team of researchers show that weight-loss medications and surgical procedures show promise for reducing the long-term effects of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) in people who are overweight or have obesity.

2021-09-26T09:37:26.604130+00:00 IST

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Increased risk of heart disease may be linked to stress hormone sensitivity: Study

Washington [US], September 26 (ANI): People that are particularly sensitive to stress hormones also exhibit markers that suggest they are at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at the 59th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting.

2021-09-26T02:21:25.736552+00:00 IST

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Children of mothers depressed during pregnancy are at higher risk of depression, suggests study

London [UK], September 25 (ANI): Children born to mothers who are depressed during and after pregnancy are more likely to develop depressive symptoms themselves by the age of 24, according to new research led by the University of Bristol.

2021-09-25T16:48:06.388234+00:00 IST

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Study says strength training can burn fat too

Canberra [Australia], September 25 (ANI): A recent study by researchers of The University of New South Wales (UNSW) suggested that one can lose around 1.4 per cent of our entire body fat through strength training alone, which is similar to how much we might lose through cardio or aerobics.

2021-09-25T10:20:19.418858+00:00 IST

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Researchers call for focus on fitness rather than weight loss for tackling obesity-related health conditions

Washington [US], September 25 (ANI): Obesity is associated with a number of health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and problems with the bones and joints. But weight cycling, commonly called yo-yo dieting, is also associated with health problems, including muscle loss, fatty liver disease, and diabetes.

2021-09-25T10:18:29.624181+00:00 IST

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Poorly circulated room air raises potential exposure to COVID contaminants

Washington [US], September 25 (ANI): New experiments by indoor air researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have shown that certain circumstances will result in poor mixing of room air, meaning airborne contaminants may not be effectively dispersed and removed by building level ventilation.

2021-09-25T07:02:29.861740+00:00 IST

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Study finds insulin resistance doubles risk of major depressive disorder

Washington [US], September 24 (ANI): Stanford Medicine scientists have found that insulin resistance can lead to an increased risk of developing a major depressive disorder.

2021-09-24T08:23:35.615828+00:00 IST

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COVID-19 vaccinated pregnant women pass protection to newborns

Washington [US], September 24 (ANI): A new study has found that women who receive the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy pass high levels of antibodies to their babies.

2021-09-24T08:21:34.828529+00:00 IST

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Study suggests early weight loss protects fertility of obese persons

Washington [US], September 23 (ANI): The reproductive function in obese boys can be improved through weight loss, which in turn could protect their fertility in adulthood, according to new research.

2021-09-23T16:59:34.652814+00:00 IST

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Study finds intermittent fasting can help manage chronic diseases

Washington [US], September 23 (ANI): According to a new study, eating daily calories within a consistent window of 8-10 hours is a powerful strategy to prevent and manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

2021-09-23T13:04:00.936890+00:00 IST

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'Second-hand' psychological stress can lead to depression: Study

Tokyo [Japan], September 23 (ANI): Scientists have successfully endeavoured in connecting the dots between psychological stress and depression with the elucidation of a vicarious social defeat stress mouse model.

2021-09-23T08:30:58.356711+00:00 IST