Musings of a Cardiologist
Dr Jaideep das Gupta MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology) (AIIMS)
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Category: Health and Wellness
The latest tips,trends,facts to keep you healthy and fit
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British scientists have found you can lose weight without dieting – by replacing high-fat foods with their low-fat counterparts. Writing in the British Medical Journal, researchers from the University of East Anglia found that people who switched out high fat foods with low-fat substitutes lost about 1.6 kg over six months without any additional dieting. They also found lowering…
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The study followed 31,546 adults ages 55 and older in 14 countries who were enrolled in two separate clinical trials of blood pressure-lowering medications. All of the people had a history of heart disease, stroke, peripheral arterial disease, or diabetes with organ damage. All of them were considered at high risk for heart attack, stroke,…
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10. Take a Breather It’s easy to take five minutes to relax. But we know, you never do it. Yet in only five minutes of breathing and calming down, you can achieve total relaxation and destress enough to be able to tackle the rest of the day with renewed energy. Here’s a list of relaxing breathing techniques…
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Drink water The body needs water — multiple glasses a day. Being hydrated is an easy and inexpensive way to increase energy levels. You don’t need vitamin water or sports drinks; they only add extra unneeded calories. Keep a fresh water source with you at all times and drink throughout the day. Add lemons, limes…
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You’ve probably heard the news about several celebrities who’ve gone public with their decision to have their non-cancerous breasts removed and replaced with breast implants so they never have to worry about breast cancer. This must be because there is a strong likelihood these women will suffer from breast cancer if they don’t have mastectomies,…
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When 15-year-old Kali Gonzalez became pregnant, the honors student considered transferring to an alternative school. She worried teachers would harass her for missing class because of doctor’s appointments and morning sickness. A guidance counselor urged Gonzalez not to, saying that could lower her standards. Instead, her counselor set up a meeting with teachers at her…
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We know you’re busy. There’s still time to work out. Squeak in one of these routines. Finding time to climb the StairMaster can pose a challenge when you’re busy climbing the corporate ladder. And all those late nights at the office can lead to fatty takeout dinners and gym shoes that never get laced —…
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Four million babies are born every year in the United States–and even more women are convinced they are pregnant when they’re really not–they probably Googled their symptoms. “As a female doctor”, Dr. Hania Alaidroos of Arbor Green Family Clinic in Dallas, TX said, “I get women actually quite often concerned that they might be pregnant.” For…
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High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is the go-to workout for gym warriors, and a growing number of apps are promising to burn more fat in less time. HIIT alternates periods of high-intensity sprints with periods of rest, and the technique has risen to prominence recently as more athletes discover its benefits. It helps burn more…
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Thirty-year-old Jennifer was pregnant with her second child when she stopped by her neighborhood liquor store to stock up on wine for a birthday party she was throwing her husband. The clerk, she remembers, looked at her with raised eyebrows, and then refused to make the sale. “I told him the wine wasn’t for me…
Musings of a Cardiologist 