The chest pain a person feels 24 hours before a heart attack may actually save his/her life. Up to 40 per cent of heart attack patients experience chest pain, which is also known as pre-infraction angina. According to the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF),...
A trial conducted by the Singapore General Hospital found that cardiac arrest patients could triple their chances of survival by using a treatment technique known as Therapeutic Hypothermia. During this treatment, an unconscious patient’s body is rapidly cooled from...
In February 2013′s e-Newsletter, we talked about how consuming too much Chinese New Year goodies can increase the risk of heart disease. Here, we would like to go a step further and offer you some invaluable practical tips to help you control your appetite this...
The history of yoga dates back as far as 5,000 years ago in ancient India. Today, it is practised by many around the world to help with relaxation, improving flexibility and health. From hatha yoga to astanga, yoga offers numerous benefits for your heart. A study by...
Distress is a combined measure of stress, depression, negativity and dissatisfaction with life. A Danish population-based study showed that distress can affect cardiovascular health, increasing the risk of heart disease. According to Anders Borglykke, MSc, PhD of the...
