NEW DELHI: Should people suffering from long-term vascular and heart conditions in which there is inadequate blood flow to or from the heart, a condition referred to as Chronic Coronary Disease (CCD), be subjected to regular screening with stress testing or CT scan? The latest guideline by American Heart Association (AHA) advises against it.The AHA … Read more
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From low-carb to vegan to paleo, social media dishes out plenty of information (not all of it science-based) on countless diets to follow and different ways to follow them. But which ones are best – or worst – for your heart? A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) answers this question. Here’s … Read more
Statement Highlights: A new American Heart Association scientific statement assesses and scores the heart healthiness of popular dietary patterns. Several dietary patterns, including the DASH-style eating plan, Mediterranean, pescatarian and vegetarian eating patterns, received top ratings for aligning with the Association’s dietary guidance. A few eating patterns, including Paleo and ketogenic diets, contradict the Association’s … Read more