Heart health

Work habits that harm your heart health

Sedentary work habits, chronic stress, poor diet, and lack of sleep can harm heart health. Combat cardiovascular risks by moving regularly, managing stress, eating heart-healthy meals, and getting quality sleep for a balanced, healthier lifestyle.
16 April 2025, 11:27 AM

Facing a heart attack when alone? Here’s your survival guide

The natural response to a heart attack in a crowded public place would be to cry out for help. But what if you are home alone and have a heart attack? Well, here are some things you should do.
20 November 2024, 22:54 PM

Eat, sleep, move, repeat: The lazy person’s guide to cardiac health

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the idea of changing your lifestyle drastically for the sake of your cardiac health. However, the path to improved cardiac wellbeing is often made up of tiny, consistent steps.
29 August 2024, 11:50 AM

Nut and seed proteins good for heart health: Study

A new large-scale study suggests that getting protein intake from nuts and seeds rather than animal sources could be beneficial for heart health.
6 April 2018, 05:46 AM

Heart health: How to boost potassium intake

Potassium is an essential mineral that some people tend to lack. It is essential for the transmission of nerve impulses, as well as muscle contraction (particularly the heart) and good kidney function, and plays a role in fighting high blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke.
2 November 2017, 05:27 AM