For the majority of Indians, garlic is a quintessential ingredient in a lot of dishes. You can use it in dishes in raw, pickled, minced, crushed, fried, pureed, or roasted forms. …

Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Everyday situations like traffic jams, getting to work on time, or a test can be immensely stressful to some people. But chronic stress can wreak havoc on your heart health and overall well-being. We’ve talked about the dangers of chronic stress in the…

‘Stressed’ spelled backwards is ‘desserts’! And we love our daily sugar fix! Sugar, in the context of food, known as “added sugar”, includes table sugar, honey, other sweeteners, and fruit juices. Essentially, sugars are the components that form carbohydrates. (You can read more about that here). Sugar is naturally found…

Work, work, work… For some of you who are working professionals, this may be the only thing on your mind. Have I replied to that email my manager sent? How much work is left before my project deadline? Am I sufficiently prepared for my work presentation? …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obesity are more prevalent among Indians with a high socioeconomic status. In India, there has been a shift in the disease burden from maternal, neonatal, and communicable diseases to noncommunicable diseases. The Global Burden of Disease Study showed…

AliveCor’s Kardia product was successful in helping a patient with a history of ischemic heart disease detect possible atrial fibrillation. Major adverse cardiac events like myocardial infarction, stroke, and arrhythmias may occur in patients without any warning. …

AliveCor’s smartphone-operated ECG device demonstrated excellent diagnostic accuracy for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in a primary care population. For many patients experiencing symptoms of cardiac arrhythmias, the primary care physician is their first point of contact. Performing a 12-lead ECG is necessary if a patient presents with symptoms of…

The AliveCor Heart Monitor was able to detect symptomatic heart rhythms at a higher rate than by standard care alone among patients who presented to the Emergency Department with palpitations and pre-syncope. In patients who present to the Emergency Department (ED) with palpitations and pre-syncope, diagnosis of the underlying heart…

The AliveCor Heart Monitor was able to detect symptomatic heart rhythms at a higher rate than by standard care alone among patients who presented to the Emergency Department with palpitations and pre-syncope. In patients who present to the Emergency Department (ED) with palpitations and pre-syncope, diagnosis of the underlying heart…