fitness
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Many times, I receive panic calls from patients expressing a desperate need to meet me urgently due to concerns about their health. When I consult them, I often find that the individual is completely asymptomatic and has come in primarily for a routine checkup, during which it is revealed that their cholesterol or triglyceride levels…
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Heart diseases, especially coronary artery disease, have multifactorial etiology, meaning they arise from a combination of various causes and risk factors that can significantly impact an individual’s health. Some of these risk factors are non-modifiable, including family history (genetic predisposition), age, sex, and race, which cannot be altered by individuals. However, many risk factors are…
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Summer is extremely hot in Mumbai and all over India. The soaring temperatures can lead to dehydration, fatigue, and can significantly strain our cardiovascular systems. This affects our heart and overall body in many ways, particularly for those who are already predisposed to heart conditions. Heart disease patients should take extra care during this period…
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The patient’s health and well-being should be doctors’ primary concern, as we are entrusted with the vital task of caring for those in need. The treatment given by the doctor should not cause any intentional harm to the patient – Do no harm. It is a fundamental principle that guides our actions and decisions in…
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common risk factors for the development of heart diseases, posing significant challenges to public health globally. It is a multi-system disease; high blood sugar levels are only one of the dreaded manifestations associated with it. DM not only affects the heart but can also have far-reaching implications…
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Proper diet is the key to remain healthy. Even when modern science was not yet developed and recent medicines to cure diseases were far from even being imagined, diet played a crucial role in various ancient medical practices like Ayurveda, which emphasized the importance of nutrition in maintaining health and well-being. Over the centuries, many…
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