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Calcium in your heart arteries: Does it mean you have a blockage?

September 08, 2026 8:08 am

A calcium score can be a warning sign of heart disease but it does not tell you how badly an artery is blocked. Here’s why a person with a score of 900 may have only minor blockages, while someone with a score of zero can still have a 90 per cent blockage

Jimmy Shergill vouches for walking and running for heart health

Jimmy Shergill shares his heart health routine: 'Those who have God-gifted lean body can...'

August 28, 2026 3:05 pm

For individuals with hypertension or cardiac arrhythmias, high-intensity exercise should be approached with caution, as it may lead to excessive sympathetic stimulation, potentially impacting sleep and heart rate variability.

'How can I remove plaque from my arteries naturally?'

August 22, 2026 9:25 am

Can you really “clean” your arteries naturally? A cardiologist explains whether diet, exercise, garlic, turmeric and fish oil can remove existing plaque and when medical treatment may be needed.

Is your routine actually protecting your heart?

'Man, this is a tough one': Cardiologist shares simple rules for a healthier heart

August 20, 2026 4:39 pm

Surgeon Dr Jeremy London ranks essential habits, naming sleep and exercise as the ultimate foundations.

Cardiologist shares 5 habits she never ignores for a healthy heart: 'A shocking amount...'

August 17, 2026 6:25 pm

Cardiologist Dr Nicole Harkin reveals five habits she follows to protect her heart, including avoiding smoking and processed meats, taking chest pain seriously, knowing your family history and prioritising quality sleep.

A 31-year-old Bengaluru marathoner died of suspected cardiac arrest while completing a half-marathon at Nandi Hills.

Bengaluru man dies mid-marathon: Top doctor reveals hidden heart risks

August 11, 2026 6:10 pm

Even highly trained athletes can have underlying structural or electrical heart problems that remain silent until intense exercise exposes them.

‘Blood can start pooling in your legs’: What happens when you stand for too long

August 09, 2026 9:30 am

Dr Pal Manickam recently explained why prolonged standing can affect your veins and called the calf muscles the body's "second heart." A laparoscopic surgeon explains the science behind the claim and how to protect your vein health.

Can heart attack feel like acidity? Symptoms, differences and warning signs

August 08, 2026 9:30 am

An internet user posted this medical query on online forum Quora: Could persistent indigestion or heartburn-like sensations actually be related to heart disease? We decided to dig deeper and find out.

The patient was born with two rare heart defects. One, called dextrocardia, meant his heart developed on the right side of his chest instead of the left. (File photo)

For 39 years, this man's heart was on the wrong side. Then Delhi doctors made history

August 05, 2026 1:01 pm

Doctors at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital performed a pioneering minimally invasive procedure on a 39-year-old born with two rare congenital heart defects