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Social isolation, but not loneliness ... remained as an independent risk factor for mortality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Are lonely hearts prone to cardiovascular disease?

Despite dodgy lifestyle habits, social isolation boosted the risk of dying by 30 per cent.

27 March 2018 11:45 AM IST

Men who went to the sauna four to seven times a week were found 66 percent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

The wonders frequent sauna could do!

Frequent sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of stroke.

7 May 2018 8:18 PM IST

Young and older adults moved significantly slower when they played with the slower robot compared to the faster lighting system. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Tic Tac Toe'-playing robot can help stroke patients recover

Young and older adults moved significantly slower when they played with the slower robot compared to the faster lighting...

7 May 2018 2:13 PM IST

Men who went to the sauna four to seven times a week were found 66 percent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sauna bathing may reduce risk of stroke: study

The association of sauna bathing with reduced stroke may include a reduction in blood pressure, stimulation of immune...

3 May 2018 3:45 PM IST

Another reason for erectile dysfunction is low testosterone (Photo: Pixabay)

Men with erectile dysfunction twice as likely to have heart attacks,...

Research further adds those who have trouble getting or keeping an erection are also more likely to suffer from cardiac...

12 Jun 2018 4:43 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

A non-drug therapy to cut stroke risk in half

Other studies have shown that a blood pressure reduction of this magnitude can cut a person's risk of heart disease or...

12 Jun 2018 9:26 AM IST

Sources said the syndicate may again try to send its ganja (dried buds, leaves and stems of the cannabis plant).

Synthetic cannabis could increase stroke risk in young users

The development of immunoassays aimed at detecting these drugs in serum or urine will also help in stratifying the...

9 Jun 2018 6:45 PM IST

The retired psychiatric nurse found a pay and display bay and then spent half an hour walking back to the hospital. (Photo: Pixabay)

Walking ability before heart surgery tied to brain function afterward

Results from heart surgery patients might not apply to other people because cardiac procedures often involve...

21 Jun 2018 6:08 PM IST

All the girls felt that marriage should not hinder them from pursuing their passion and wanted support, not permission. (Photo: Pixabay)

Marriage tied to lower risk of fatal heart attacks and strokes

Compared to married people, adults who were divorced, widowed or never married were 42 pc more likely to develop...

19 Jun 2018 8:49 AM IST

Relapse can take place especially in strokes due to critical block of blood vessel, especially the carotid artery in the neck. It can also happen if aneurysm or arteriovenous malformation has been missed.

Making sense of a stroke

Dr Alok Ranjan explains the various causes of stroke, treatment and rehabilitation options.

25 Jun 2018 12:23 AM IST

By 2030, flexible workspace is expected to comprise 30 per cent of corporate commercial property portfolios worldwide.

Work stress may lead to irregular heart rate: Study

Work stress has previously been linked with coronary heart disease.

6 Jun 2018 12:20 PM IST

A good nights sleep can work wonders for overall well being (Photo: AFP)

Sleeping for more than 8 hours each night increases likelihood of...

Scientific study reveals a 47 per cent higher risk of heart disease and strokes for those who sleep more.

8 Aug 2018 11:19 AM IST