In a world where a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet have become the norm, heart disease is on the rise. Among the many factors contributing to this global health crisis, obesity takes centre stage. So, let’s find out how obesity and heart problems are linked, what causes them, and most importantly, how you can keep […]
Heart diseases
Heart Diseases
Heart (cardiovascular) disease (CVD, heart disease) is a variety of types of conditions that affect the heart. There are mainly 2 types of heart diseases, First type is congenital heart diseases which is present from the time of the birth and the second type is Acquired which occurs gradually as result of some infections, or degenerative/age […]
Cardiovascular disease, Warning signs and Risk Factors
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of chronic disease morbidity and mortality all over the world. Around 17.7 million people worldwide succumb to cardiovascular diseases every year.* Cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of premature death, includes heart attacks, strokes, and other circulatory related diseases. Particularly shocking is the increased rate in heart attacks among young people. According to many studies all […]
How to keep your Heart Healthy
It isn’t enough to just be aware of the risk factors for heart disease that you might possess. An active effort needs to be made in order to ensure that our hearts health is always a priority. Some ways in which we can maintain our heart health are: Stop smoking: Tobacco smoking directly increases your […]
Habits that are Harmful for your Heart
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the UAE a recent study suggests. A number of factors associated with increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, among these some are non-modifiable and most are modifiable, that means we can be able to manage within our daily routines of life. Some of the harmful habits […]