Category: Heart Health

Why do people in fuel queues experience sudden heart attacks? All of us are aware that as Sri Lankans we are passing through a very stressful period due to the economic crisis and the social instability of the country.The daily news presents about deaths in fuel queues due to sudden…

Cannabis & heart! We hear suggestions being voiced favoring the legalization of Cannabis (Marijuana) to increase foreign earnings to Sri Lanka.I, as a responsible citizen of Sri Lanka and a Cardiologist engaged in public health in Sri Lanka, ask the question, why do we need to promote encouraging the cultivation…

Heart attacks' silent assailants - trans fats Years of experience and the findings of various studies allow me to confidently state that trans fats are the most harmful fats to consume.Heart disease, the number one killer of adults, is caused by a diet high in trans fats. As I see…

The bitter truth about sugar on your heart health Sugar is an ingredient that can be found in everything from sweet treats to processed foods. While sugar may make food taste delicious, it can have detrimental effects on your health, particularly when it comes to heart health due to complications…

The surprising connection between the gut and heart attacks Did you know your gut or digestive system is home to trillions of microorganisms as part of your microbiome? An average person's microbiome contains around 38 trillion bacteria with the majority residing in the gut or digestive system. Most of these…

Your belly & heart attacks! Did you know belly fat raises the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart attacks? Over the years, I've noticed that the majority of Sri Lankans, men and women alike, carry belly fat. It has now become a fairly common sight. Most Sri Lankans start gaining…

If you have a heart, say no to tobacco! Tobacco harms practically all of the body's organs and is a key risk factor for heart disease! Smoking can impact all aspects of the cardiovascular system, including the heart, blood, and blood vessels. I know from my experience over the years that…

Love the environment as it saves your heart! Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the world's leading cause of disability and death? Yes, we frequently discuss maintaining a balanced diet and leading an active lifestyle to fend off heart disease. But another significant but frequently disregarded risk factor for…

Catch the warning signs early and prevent heart attacks! Even though people are aware of signs of heart attacks, we’re often misdiagnosed or ignored. Many of my patients ask me if they can recognize the warning signs of a heart attack at the early stages. So I thought I'd share…

The consequences of a collapsing nation - Act now or never Not surprisingly citizens of this beautiful island nation have come to think that those who we elected with voluminous trust to serve all of us have now turned against the rest of the nation, reaping irresponsibility. While many savagely…