Category: Heart Health

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…

Treat your heart right with Coenzyme Q10 How can you ensure that you treat your heart the way it deserves? While wholesome meals and ample exercise help you maintain a healthy heart, so do antioxidants. Antioxidants play a vital role in preventing certain shifts that transform cholesterol molecules in the…

Looking Fit vs. Being Healthy Get Both Sides of the Equation Right! Just because you look fit and well-maintained doesn’t necessarily mean you’re healthy. Fitness is a buzzword nowadays. Everyone from your boss to the neighbourhood aunty is involved in some sort of physical activities that can help them achieve…

Care for a drug-free cure for High Blood Pressure? Our current lifestyle invites many ailments to steadily parade towards us. High blood pressure is one of these conditions. Are you one to carry a box of medicine wherever you go? Let us see how we can bid adios to a…

The Correlation Between Hears Diseases & Diabetes There are over 463 million people worldwide living with diabetes, with the majority of the disease burden in low and middle-income countries. In Sri Lanka, 1 in 11 adults currently suffers from diabetes, with almost 14.1% of deaths in the region attributable to…