Category Archives: Cardiovascular

“Unblocked” movement to tackle burden of cardiovascular diseases

Initiative aims to tackle prevalence of ASCVD in the UAE From left: Fatema Hunaid – Communications & engagement manager, Novartis Gulf; Kateryna Trokhymets- Therapeutic Area Medical Lead, Cardiovascular, Novartis Gulf; Lamya Alameeri, Therapeutic Area Associate, Cardiovascular, Novartis UAE; Maria Cecilia Demayo – Staff nurse, du; Dr. Mansoor Habib, Senior Director of Employee Wellbeing & HSE […]

Heart Health: 9 Foods to Manage Cholesterol And Keep Your Cardiovascular Health in Check

Home Health Heart Health: 9 Foods to Manage Cholesterol And Keep Your Cardiovascular Health in Check You may improve your heart health and reduce your risk of heart disease by eating certain foods, such as leafy greens, whole grains, and dark chocolates. Heart Health: 9 Foods to Manage Cholesterol And Keep Your Cardiovascular Health in […]

‘Sitting for too long may cause diabetes, heart diseases’

Lately, for many people, work means long hours of sitting, with rare pauses for a walk. While many, especially adults who are used to this type of sedentary lifestyle might easily dismiss it as a norm, it is, however, raising concerns among health advocates and medical practitioners. According to them, prolonged sitting comes with several […]

Want to Cut Heart Disease Risk? Here’s How Many Flights of Stairs to Climb Daily

Getting up at least 50 steps a day is associated with a more than 20 percent cut in the risk of cardiovascular disease, new research shows – so you may only need to climb five flights of stairs per day to significantly boost your heart health. The findings are based on surveys of 458,860 adults […]

Vancouver Clinic nationally recognized for commitment to cardiovascular health

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Clinic has received 11 American Heart Association outpatient program achievement awards in recognition of its commitment to improving blood pressure management. The awards recognize a commitment to following the latest evidence- and science-based care guidelines to reduce patients’ risk of heart disease and stroke. Target: BP Gold+ awards went to the clinics […]

Study Shows A 32% Lower Risk Of Dying From Heart Disease If You Eat More Of This

Omega-3s have long been known for their heart health benefits, but few studies have investigated their impact on those with hypertension. Researchers of this study looked at the diets of almost 27,000 adults with hypertension to see how many omega-3 fats they were consuming from both foods and supplements.  At the end of the study, […]

Heart disease: Climbing stairs daily may help cut risk by 20%

Share on PinterestWalking up stairs daily might have significant benefits for cardiovascular health. Aurora D’Errico Prat/Stocksy Climbing 50 stair steps daily may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, blood clots, and heart attacks by as much as 20%, according to a new study. The study saw these benefits with five flights of […]

It’s time to focus on the UK’s biggest killers

Cardiovascular diseases account for nearly a third of premature mortality in the UK. Photo by Dudarev Mikhail / Shutterstock We know that cardiovascular disease (CVD), including stroke, and respiratory disease are the world’s biggest killers, and they account for nearly a third of premature mortality in the UK. They are also major drivers of the […]

Healthy heart, healthy moms: taking care of your cardiovascular health

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Most people do not realize that pregnancy can cause cardiovascular disease during and after pregnancy. “If you’re seeing your doctor on a regular basis, like you’re supposed to, they’re checking your blood pressure. They’re checking your signs and symptoms. They’re listening to you about what is going on. Sometimes, they come […]