Introduction Have you ever felt a little alteration of your breast – maybe a little lump, or skin that felt strange, or a slight aching, that was unusual? Small changes are easy to brush off but sometimes it can be the sign of a bigger problem. Not all of them start with a lump. In …
Introduction Festive seasons are a time to enjoy happy times spent with one another. But it frequently results in overindulgence in decadent meals, late parties, and increased stress. While emotionally, it does perk up the soul, it can also put the heart under strain, especially in persons with underlying cardiac concerns. Excess sugar and fat …
Introduction If your test report indicates “elevated troponin”, then it is common to panic. Troponin has a powerful connection with heart attacks, and therefore, if you see an increase in it, you immediately start fearing. But here’s the reality — not all elevated troponin implies a heart attack. At times, it’s your body’s method of …
Introduction Your heart does not beat alone — it beats in harmony with each system in your body, including your gut. Studies in recent years have revealed that what you eat and the health of your digestive system have a critical role to play in safeguarding (or damaging) your heart health. From reducing cholesterol to …
Introduction Heart attacks tend to be something that we associate with older adults. But in recent years, increasing numbers of young adults — even those in their 20s and 30s — have been having cardiac events. Stressful ways of living, smoking, unhealthy diets, and increasing rates of diabetes and obesity are driving this trend. Being …
