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Cardiology
Introduction You may imagine a heart attack as a dramatic event — sudden chest pain, collapsing to the ground, and being rushed to the emergency room. But what if your heart was in trouble and you had no idea? This is the silent heart attack: a potentially deadly event that often goes completely unnoticed. Silent…
Introduction: When Emotions Break the Heart We’ve all heard the expression: “She died of a broken heart.”It sounds poetic—like something from a novel or an old love song. But what if it’s not just a metaphor? In recent years, doctors and scientists have discovered a startling truth: extreme emotional stress can literally damage the heart. This condition…
Caffeine, Taurine, Sugar — Friends or Foes of Your Heart? Introduction: You’ve probably seen them everywhere: energy drinks promising focus, endurance, and quick alertness. Whether it’s a student pulling an all-nighter, a gamer mid-marathon, or someone heading to the gym, these fizzy beverages are the go-to fix. But there’s a growing concern lurking behind the…
Among heart-friendly fats, foods like olive oil, fish (rich in omega-3), avocado, and hazelnuts take the lead. When consumed in the right amounts, these fats can support cardiovascular health. Our heart health is closely linked to our nutrition, and particularly the types of fats we consume can either increase or decrease our risk for cardiovascular…
🧬 Introduction The global burden of cancer is rising at an alarming rate. While early detection and pharmacological treatments remain pivotal, recent scientific attention has shifted toward lifestyle interventions, particularly exercise. This review in Cancer and Chemotherapy (2023) presents compelling evidence that exercise is not just complementary but essential in both the prevention and treatment of cancer. Exercise exerts its benefits…
🔍 Introduction The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is not a disease, but a cluster of interconnected risk factors—including abdominal obesity, elevated blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and glucose intolerance—that together elevate the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Though its individual components have long been recognized, the synergistic risk posed by their coexistence…
In a landmark Cochrane systematic review, researchers analyzed 15 randomized controlled trials comprising approximately 59,000 participants—both healthy individuals and those with existing cardiovascular disease—to determine how reducing dietary saturated fat (SAFA) influences heart health when maintained for at least two yearseuropepmc.org+8pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+8academia.edu+8. 🔍 Key Insights and Findings 🍽️ What Replacements Work? ⛔ What Didn’t Change Significantly?…