Browsing: Cardiovascular

Indonesian actress Prilly Latuconsina has recently made headlines for her remarkable weight loss journey. She shed an impressive 10 kg without resorting to stringent diet plans. Instead, she adopted a holistic approach, embracing a healthier lifestyle over the course of a year. Prilly’s transformation serves as an inspiring example, demonstrating that sustainable weight loss is achievable through simple yet effective dietary and lifestyle modifications.

In a momentous occasion, the Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) unveiled its Heart and Lung building, marking a significant leap forward in the region’s healthcare landscape. Nestled in the heart of Western Visayas, this state-of-the-art facility stands as a beacon of excellence, offering comprehensive cardiovascular and pulmonary care services to patients across the region.

A recent study shows that delaying sleep by just 90 minutes each night damages blood vessels, contributing to the development of cardiovascular diseases. A study conducted in the University of Columbia recently showed that mild sleep restriction among female individuals causes an increase in oxidative stress in blood vessels. It is the first direct evidence linking mild, chronic sleep deficits to causing heart disease.

World Heart Day stands as a universal reminder for us to ponder upon the significance of our hearts, not just as an organ, but as a symbol of unity and life. It’s more than just hearing and feeling the heartbeat; it’s about understanding the vitality of making the right decisions and acting courageously for the betterment of humanity and nature. In a special way, “For Every Heart” becomes a mantra, bringing the spotlight onto the beneficiaries and personalising this noble cause.