Even with all this positive data, experts do not recommend unlimited pouring. WebMD’s “Are There Health Benefits to Drinking Orange Juice?” stresses moderation because orange juice is still a concentrated source of natural sugar and low in fibre compared to whole fruit. Most guidance suggests choosing 100% orange juice with no added sugar, keeping portions…
When it comes to heart health, cholesterol is the most talked about lipid profile, and heart attacks are often discussed in the context of high levels of LDL cholesterol. But, there’s more to the picture. Despite having LDL cholesterol levels in the normal range, the risk of heart attack can be high.Recently, AIIMS-trained doctor Priyanka…
One of the most critical mistakes in ignoring warning signs. This doesn’t only apply for gym goers, but for everyone in general. Gym and exercising is particularly dangerous because physical exertion can trigger acute cardiac events in susceptible individuals. Warning signs can include: Chest pain or discomfort, excessive shortness of breath, dizziness or light-headedness, irregular…
In a thought-provoking social media update, a physician questions the traditional notion that one LDL cholesterol number tells the whole story about heart health. He points out that while LDL concentration is typically measured, it overlooks crucial details like particle count. A recent post by Dr Shailesh Singh on X (formerly known as Twitter) has…
The American Heart Association is putting a simple idea in the spotlight: for many people with high blood pressure, one well designed combination pill may protect the heart better than juggling several separate tablets each day. By combining two-or more blood pressure drugs into a single dose, this approach can make treatment easier to follow…
While heart health and overall longevity is often linked with lipid profiles and metabolic capacity, one ultimate measure takes a silent shot. Emerging studies and health experts are paying closer attention to it, as a bigger number of it can help harness more of the ‘life-giving’ oxygen. The ultimate measure is called VO2 max. Let’s…
Spending long hours sitting has been linked to heart problems for years, but fewer people think about what happens when sitting turns into constant reclining or lying down during the day. With work-from-home routines, long screen time, and evenings spent scrolling on phones, many people now pass large parts of the day stretched out on…
Tired of gym memberships gathering dust or machines that leave you more confused than pumped? Simple bodyweight moves can deliver better real-world strength, balance, and stamina than hours on weights or cardio contraptions. Folks swear by these for busy days-and studies show they fire up multiple muscles at once, mimicking daily life way more effectively.These…