Arteries

Leg Movement While Sitting May Prevent Arterial Disease

A new study has found that fidgeting while sitting can protect the blood vessels in legs and potentially help prevent arterial disease.

Coronary Artery Disease Up by 300 Per Cent in India: Expert

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) has spiked by 300 per cent among Indians in the past three decades, with 2-6 per cent of the affected people living in rural India and 4-12 per cent in urban ...

Preservatives, Flavouring Agents Can Cause Arteries To Harden, Leading To Heart Disorders: Study

Food additives enhance our eating experience but what we may not realise is that they harm our health at the same time.

Aerobic Exercise May Improve Artery Health in Diabetics

Regular aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking or cycling, can improve artery health in people with type 2 diabetes and prevent help cardiovascular disease, a new study has found.

How Does Red Meat Affect Our Arteries And Heart - Experts Reveal

As per the study, a compound is produced in our stomach when we eat red meat and that is said to play a role in damaging the arteries.

Drink Too Much Alcohol? You're Putting Your Heart at Risk!

New findings show that drinking too much can affect the elasticity of the arterial walls, causing arterial stiffness and therefore, putting your heart at risk.

Why It's Bad to Skip Prescribed Medications After a Heart Attack

Taking drugs at least every four out of five days lowered the odds death, heart attack, stroke or surgery to restore blood flow, the study found. But less than half of patients took their meds ...

Is Cardiac Health All in Your Genes?

The good news: Healthy behaviour appears to slash the risk of coronary disease in people at high genetic risk for events. The bad news: Folks with "good genes" cant expect their genetic makeup to offset ...

Eat Three Portions of Fruits & Veggies Daily to Prevent Artery Disease

A new study, published in the Journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology,has discovered yet another benefit of eating them regularly. According to researchers, consuming just three portions of fruits and vegetables is enough to keep ...

Eating Dark Chocolate May Make Walking Easier

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem that occurs when fatty deposits in the arteries reduces blood flow to your legs, which can cause pain, cramping or fatigue while walking. PAD can also ...