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...
Who is it for? Patients whose blood pressure exceeds 160/90mmhg – 160 for systolic (heart contraction) and 90 for diastolic (heart relaxation). This is after taking three or more medications have failed to deliver an effective drop in blood pressure. Hypertension is...
Good for the Heart Baked Turkey is one of the dishes that cannot be missed during Christmas. It is actually healthier as compared to other meat choices like beef and ham, containing less cholesterol and saturated fat. Not only that; it is also rich in tryptophan, an...
