Corrielus Cardiology

  As we get older, we notice a drastic range of forgetfulness or memory wipes out of a certain moment. While it is normal to forget things or events, we get tense about these happenings as we grow older. Sometimes we fear that we might be developing dementia or part-time memory loss. We tend to lose focus so often that it starts annoying us. This causes immense stress on our minds and distracts us from our goals. However, being a usual trick of mind doesn't make it a negligible matter that you are losing focus as you grow older. Although there is no specific treatment for loss of concentration, there are numerous brain sharpening exercises that you can do to help improve your focus. In this blog, we have compiled some advice regarding enhancing your focus.   Shut Off the Distractions: The wall between fulfilling your tasks and you are mere distractions that break your concentration. Distraction can be anything, incomplete work, loud noises, people talking to you, getting up fr...

  We are aware of the fact that our immune system affects our heart health. But do you know that the microbes living in your gut can also be a leading factor in impacting your heart health? Well, now you do! The term "Microbiomes" refers to the trillions of microbes living inside our bodies, also known as the Human Microbiota. A majority of good and bad bacteria and viruses reside inside our intestines. These microbes help our body in the process of digestion — produce certain nutrients and release body-benefitting fluids.   The Role of Gut for Your Heart Health and Diseases As an estimate, about 38 trillion micro bacteria are living in your microbiome — most of these dwelling deep inside your guts or digestive tract. Not all of the organisms residing in your body are bacteria. They consist of fungi, viruses, and other organisms as well. These bacteria are beneficial for your health. They help your body in digestion, healing, aiding the usual functioning of your body, and pr...

  Smoking has always been directly linked to cardiovascular diseases.  But smokers don’t realize that they are at a huge risk of heart diseases unless they suffer from a heart attack or stroke themselves. Smoking already has a drastic effect on the lungs, mouth, and other organs.  Any delay in the identification and treatment of such deteriorating conditions can lead to serious repercussions. In this blog, we will discuss the various demerits of smoking and how it affects the heart.  Why Is Smoking Harmful? According to a recent study, about 1 in 5 men and 1 in 10 women who smoke regularly are most likely to die of cardiovascular disease. Most of these habitual smokers are not even aware of their heart condition.  People who smoke and die of heart disease are much more likely to be oblivious of their cardiovascular conditions than non-smokers, specifically when they are young. Do you know? The highest death rate by cardiovascular diseases is amongst young adults...