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Prolonged sitting at work? Watch out for a heart attack

Jobs that require workers to stand most of the time put their employees at a greater risk of heart disease than workers who mainly sit, a new Canadian study has found. According [...]

Yoga could boost heart health!

The history of yoga stretches back as far as ancient India when people practised it to increase their tranquillity and spiritual insight. Today, many people enjoy it to help them relax [...]

How alcohol affects your heart

There’s no harm in enjoying an occasional drink in moderation, but drinking to excess can have a serious impact on your health. Cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease and [...]

17 May is dedicated to World Hypertension Day (WHD)

Every year, 17 May is dedicated to World Hypertension Day (WHD). The number of people living with hypertension (high blood pressure) is predicted to be 1.56 billion worldwide by the [...]

Make It Beat & The AYURVEDA FESTIVAL 2017

On 1st May 2017, Mayfair was the venue for The AYURVEDA FESTIVAL 2017. Coolherbals were the proud sponsors and organisers of the Ayurveda Festival and the Make It Beat members [...]

What happens to my heart after a heart attack?

A heart attack always causes some permanent damaged to your heart muscle, but the sooner treatment is given, the more muscle it is possible to save. If a heart attack [...]

Risk factor for coronary heart disease

The more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop CHD. Even though you can’t change all you risk factors, there is plenty you can do to [...]

Coronary heart disease (CHD)

Coronary heart disease (CHD), previously called ischemic heart disease, is when your coronary arteries become narrowed by a gradual build-up of fatty material within their walls. These arteries supply your heart [...]

What causes a heart attack?

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is when your coronary arteries (the arteries that supply your heart muscle with oxygen-rich blood) become narrowed by a gradual build-up of fatty material within their [...]

Is a heart attack the same as a cardiac arrest?

What is CPR? The letters CPR stand for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The term embraces all the procedures, from basic first aid to the most advanced medical interventions that can be used [...]