We love hitting the gym or working out at home to keep our body fit and in shape. Some of us are just obsessed about the gym and cannot even think of missing out on it. Good news for them as exercising reduces the chances of suffering from a heart attack. Studies have shown that working out develops collateral blood vessels in the heart which helps in a healthy amount of blood flow even after the blockage. This stimulates heart attack survival, thereby giving you a longer life.

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According to a recent research, short-term sleep can cause serious harm to your heart's function. The study warns that people in medical, fire and emergency jobs, who are forced to work longer shifts are at a higher risk of heart ailments. It states that 24-hour shifts cause a significant increase in cardiac contractility, blood pressure, and heart rate.

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An across the nation study on heart wellbeing uncovered that Kolkata rested for a shorter time, ate less healthy sustenance and was sadder than other urban cities. While numerous Kolkatans with hypertension, cholesterol, and glucose were higher than the national normal, skipping suppers was more regular among then than the inhabitants of different metros. The city's cardiovascular future is considerably bleak with a greater number of smokers and liquor consumers than other significant urban areas.

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Around 98% of Indians are not provided with basic life-saving techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the time of sudden cardiac arrest, a study released on World Heart Day revealed. The study also revealed that about 6% of the population of our capital knew about CPR. Basically, CPR is performed in the state of emergency when our heart stops bleeding. It helps to save the brain from a permanent damage.

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A study has found that the memory of CVD such as a heart attack is stored in the genes through epigenetic changes which are chemical modifications of DNA responsible for turning our genes on/off. Our body gives signals by activating certain genes during a heart attack. This mechanism eventually restores the body back to normal after a heart attack. Thus, it is likely that epigenetic changes are associated with a heart attack.

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Cayenne Pepper is popularly known for its various health benefits but its potential to fight chronic diseases yet amazes everyone. A heart attack is a condition which is a result of plaque building up in arteries making it extremely difficult for the blood to flow. Capsaicin is an active compound present in the cayenne pepper which widens the blood vessels by providing heat. It regulates blood circulation and thereby prevents heart failure, sometimes even in a minute.

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According to a study, women who work a couple of years of rotating night shifts are 15% more likely of developing coronary heart diseases which are very common. Smoking, poor diet, lack of physical activity, excessive intake of caffeine for staying up late, and elevated BMI are some of the risk factors contributing to CHD. These women also showed reports confirming chest pain related CHD and other heart issues.

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A team of researchers, including one of the Indian origin, have observed that longer sitting hours can lead to an increase in the risk of heart attack. They found an increase in the deposits of calcium in the heart’s arteries which leads to heart attack. Reducing one or two sitting hours daily can have a positive impact on cardiovascular health. Many individuals who have a desk job, it is suggested to take frequent breaks.

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According to a South Korean study, consuming black raspberries on a regular basis can help you to boost levels of circulating cells of progenitor which act as a healing agent for damaged arteries and also helps to reduce the stiffness of arteries. Arterial stiffness is a key indicator of cardiovascular diseases. The study was conducted for over 12 weeks to observe a significant health improvement.

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If you knew eating chocolate could offer health benefits, you would not have restricted yourself from its consumption, right? Well, researchers have observed that eating chocolate is good for heart health. The researchers studied the lifestyle and eating habits of 1,100 adults and more, all aged between 18 to 69 and concluded that eating 100mg of chocolate lowers the insulin resistance and levels of serum insulin and liver enzymes which mark the risk of heart disease. Additionally, youngsters who consumed chocolate were physically more active than those who didn’t. Dark chocolate consumption showed improved memory, spatial organisation and better reasoning skills.

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A Study suggests, cooking food using sunflower oil can reduce the risk of diabetes and heart diseases in people. Sunflower oil has a greater content of linoleic acid which is usually found in oils from nuts and seeds such as poppy seeds, corns, walnut, sesame and sunflower. People with higher linoleic acid in blood have less body fat which lowers the risk of Type II Diabetes and heart diseases. There was found to be a significant decrease in inflammation in case of people who had more linoleic acid content in their blood.

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Barley increases gut hormones which regulate metabolism and control appetite of a person. A new study found that consuming a special mixture of dietary fibres which are present in barley reduce the appetite and blood sugar levels. It was also observed that barley shows a significant improvement in reducing the risk for cardiovascular diseases. The effects of barley are seen when the special mixture of dietary fibres present in barley kernel reaches the gut, increases good bacteria and releases important hormones. They have suggested to consume barley in meals, for example in salads, soups, stews, or as an alternative to potatoes and rice.

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Celery is loaded with minerals like sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, potassium and contains fatty acids and vitamins including vitamin A, B6, B12, C, E, D, and vitamin K. The list does not end there! It is high in folic acid, riboflavin and fibre. Some of the health benefits include maintaining good eyesight, weight loss, keeping cancer at bay and maintaining good health of internal organs like kidneys, urinary bladder and heart.

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A healthy heart is essential for a healthy lifestyle. The American Heart Association after a survey presented seven basic measures that can help people improve their heart health. These include managing blood pressure, maintaining cholesterol levels, reducing blood sugar, increasing physical activity, eating better, losing weight and stopping smoking.

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