Tips to a healthy heart

1. Eat mostly plants. Adopting a plant-based diet can have a huge effect on the health of your heart. Because a vegetarian diet is typically lower in cholesterol, excess protein and saturated fat, and higher in fiber, it is a natural component of a healthy heart. Read this month’s Feature Article for further information about the correlation between meat eating and heart disease.
2. Reduce your fat intake to 10% of your daily calories. That is generally about 25-35 grams of fat. Especially limit saturated fats, trans fats (hydrogenated oils), and cholesterol.
3. Consume whole, unrefined plant foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. These foods are high in essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals and are high in fiber, which is absolutely essential in reducing and maintaining blood cholesterol levels.
4. Reduce your sodium intake. An immensely important step you can take toward heart health is limiting the amount of processed foods in your diet. Processed foods such as canned foods, microwavable meals, baked goods, and meat tend to contain a lot of salt and are therefore the biggest contributors to a high sodium diet.
5. Manage your weight. Being overweight greatly increases your chances of coronary heart disease.
6. Don’t smoke! Cigarette smoking is a major cause of coronary heart disease. A decision to stop smoking is a decision to drastically reduce your risk of heart attack.
7. Exercise. The heart is a muscle and like any muscle, it needs to be exercised to stay fit and effectively circulate your blood through your body. 

This month, make a conscious decision to improve the health of your heart. Your heart will thank you for years to come!

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AMRI first aid kits for Durga Puja committees

BHUBANESWAR: Amid celebration of Durga Puja in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, AMRI Hospitals on Tuesday distributed special First Aid boxes among various Puja committees across the Twin City.Health Minister Pratap Jena handed over the special First-Aid box to Khan-Nagar Puja Committee in Cuttack in the presence of MP Bhartruhari Mahatab following which the rest boxes were distributed among other Puja committees of both the cities.

Speaking on this initiative AMRI Unit-Head and VP, CLN Reddy said, “Durga Puja witnesses the mesmerizing grandeur of Victory of Virtue over Vice. But, people also need to assure their good health during festive season. People should obey the rules made by the administration and Puja committees to avoid unnecessary rush and stampedes. First-aid treatment facilities are highly necessary in all the Puja mandaps to avoid untoward situations during festive sessions.

“Apart from distributing the first aid kits, AMRI is also doing basic health camps in some places to create awareness among the people to not to forget their health in the midst of festive vibe,” said AMRI Bhubaneswar AVP  (G&D) Dilip Kumar Patro

5 Types Of Cancer Prominent In Women

Lifestyle, family, eating habits, surroundings – everything contributes to cancer possibilities in a person. Sometimes, late detection can be cured with substantial radiation and yet, sometimes early detection cannot be controlled. AMRI Hospital, a Kolkata-based hospital chain, suggests 5 types of cancer that have a higher possibility of manifestation in women than men:

Breast Cancer :

According to the National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR), one out of every two women, newly diagnosed with breast cancer, dies in India. Generally, family history is one of the premier causes of breast cancer. If a person’s siblings, mother or daughter have the disease, the chances of suffering from the condition increase. There are a few factors that need to be considered in case of any suspicion about breast cancer:-

• Genetic Mutation of BRCA1 and BRCA2
• Menopause after 55 or menstrual periods before the age of 11
• No pregnancies or late first pregnancy (after the age of 30)
• Radiation treatment of chest for another cancer

Medical studies have advanced to a level where controlling breast cancer is highly possible. However, there are some precautions to reduce the overall chances of the disease:

• Estrogen fuels breast cancer cells and it has been observed that loss of weight, especially if you are not aligned with BMI helps to fight the disease
• Avoid eating red meat. It is still under speculation but it’s better to be safe than sorry
• Quit drinking alcoholic beverages. Or at least minimize it to one drink per day.

Lung Cancer :

It is a pre-conceived notion that only regular smokers suffer from Lung Cancer. However, this is a false assumption. An oncology expert at the best hospital in Kolkata, AMRI Hospital, said “It is true that long-term smokers are more susceptible to Lung Cancer, but that’s not the usual case with women. In more than half of the cases we have come across, the patient does not have a smoking habit.” Some of the factors responsible for lung cancer are:

• Passive Smoking
• Air pollution
• Exposure to toxic gases
• Heredity

Statistics reveal that Lung Cancer is responsible for one of the highest number of deaths. A few precautionary measures that can be employed to fight against this deadly disease are:

• Avoid passive smoking. Meet your friends later or just excuse yourself from the environment.
• Pollution masks are readily available with pharmacists. If your city’s air is in the red zone of air pollution, make sure you wear the mask, especially while traveling.
• Studies have revealed that reduced alcohol consumption decreases the risk of having lung cancer.
• Exercise regularly and improve your diet. Physical activity helps to recover your body from the exposure to smoke, and diet maintains the smooth the functioning of the systems.

Thyroid Cancer :

Although the chances of developing thyroid cancer are reasonably low, there are not many ways to prevent it either. Since potential tumors revealed via scans can be treated in early stages, it is pivotal to analyze the risk factors and focus on their control:

• Usually, this cancer develops in the 40s and 50s
• Family history
• RET gene mutation

There are no such control measures for thyroid cancer, but some precautionary steps can be taken:

• Avoid radiation exposure
• Reduce the iodine content in your diet
• If there are any cases in family history, have regular check-ups for early diagnosis

Uterine/Endometrial Cancer :

Female reproductive organs are more prone to endometrial cancer. As the name suggests, it is cancer in the uterus lining. Similar to breast cancer, high estrogen feeds the cancer cells in this case. Never being pregnant, overweight and birth control pills are some of the premier causes of increased risk. Other factors include:

• Around the age of 60
• Diabetes
• Family History

Nutritionists at AMRI Hospital, Kolkata suggest, “Diet control is the best way to prevent uterine cancer. Since fat cells secrete estrogen, the level of the hormone increases and make a person more prone to the condition.”

Colon Cancer :

Women around the age of 70 are more susceptible to colon cancer. The abnormal cancer cells take almost 15 years to grow, so regular check-ups are an easy way for early diagnosis. Colonoscopy, blood tests or Cologuard (DNA stool test) are the best ways to diagnose colon cancer. Oncologist in Kolkata experts advises taking diets rich in calcium and fiber as precautionary measures.

AMRI Hospitals set to organize heart health awareness campaigns in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar

Heart health has always been a major concern in both rural and urban India. AMRI Hospital Dhakuria, in a bid to spread awareness about heart health, organized an open air meeting at Rabindra Sarobar Lake. The move, which is aimed at educating morning walkers and making them aware of increasing heart risks, is being organized on the occasion of World Heart Day, was held on September 29, 2018. A team of cardiologists met people and answered their queries.

Statistics show that nearly 2.1 million people lost their lives due to heart diseases in India in 2015. The ailment has now surpassed obesity in being the driver of deaths.According to TOI, deaths due to heart diseases in India have risen by 34 per cent in the last 26 years.
Changing lifestyle and increasing work load has rendered people with no time to focus on their health. Habits such as smoking, unhealthy eating and consumption of alcohol are commonplace amongst all age groups. This leads to bad cholesterol levels, diabetes and blood pressure problems,which eventually takes a toll on heart health.

Not only this, additional factors such as air pollution, noise pollution, etc., also contribute to the degrading heart health of people. Numerous factories and manufacturing units set up in the name of modernization and urbanization add to the pollution levels every day.
Coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, heart attack, heart failure and various other problems related to the heart have been a major cause of deaths in the recent past. Along with all the aforementioned factors, it is also the lack of awareness that has created a situation so devastating.

The open air meeting organized by AMRI Hospital Dhakuria, will help in spreading the knowledge. The other two branches of the hospital, located in Mukundapur and Salt Lake, will also be a part of the event. In order to encourage people to take part, they will also be handed out AMRI branded merchandise such as T-shirts and caps.
A number of awareness programs will also be organized for corporate houses, banks and PSUs in Kolkata. AMRI hospitals also gifted special edition coffee mugs to those who got discharged on World Heart Day. A social media campaign with #BeatTheRisk has also been started in order to raise heart health awareness on social media.

Extending their efforts further, AMRI Hospital-Bhubaneswar is also organizing a Walkathon on September 29, 2018. Expecting a gathering of around 500 participants, it is also aimed at raising awareness on heart health. AMRI Hospital-Mukundapur organsied an interactive session between cardiologists and people, which was aired live on facebook. AMRI Hospital-Salt Lake organsied an interaction between poele who have and are suffereing from varieties of cardiac diseases so that they can form an offline network and help each out other.

With efforts like these not only will people understand and care better for their heart, but it will also be an example to other healthcare service providers for educating the masses on heart care.

AMRI Hospital Bhubaneswar organized Walkthon on World Heart Day #BeatTheRisk

On the occasion of World Heart Day, AMRI Hospitals, Best Heart Hospital in Kolkata organized a Walkathon in order to create awareness about Heart diseases to create heart healthy environment in the city (Berhampur, Odisha).

More than 1000 citizens of Berhampur participated in this Walkathon to create a buzz around growing prevalence of Cardio Vascular Diseases (CVD). It tried to establish how walking and physical activity, in addition to healthy diet & lifestyle, can prevent one from falling prey to heart ailments.

The walk was led by the Dr. Ramesh Chandra Chyau Patnaik, MLA, Berhampur Constituency as Chief Guest, Shri Vijay Amruta Kulange,( IAS) Collector & District Magistrate, Ganjam and all the senior Doctors of the Hospital. 

The enthusiastic participants were from all sections of the society including members of Daily Walkers Association, traders association, college students, nurses & renowned doctors.

The walk began from Kamapalli Chawk, Berhampur via Subarao Square to culminate at Diamond Jubille Town Hall, Berhampur.

Raise Heart Care Awareness Campaign on Twitter #BeatTheRisk

Heart health is cumulative and builds or deteriorates over years. Fortunately, an at-risk person can fix their heart health by following some simple habits like exercising, quitting smoking, and following a healthy diet.

At AMRI Hospitals, we provide compassionate care and comprehensive consultation to heart patients - keeping their health in check and managing risk with affordable tests. On this World Heart Day, Let's pledge for a healthier heart with AMRI and raise Heart care awareness campaign on Twitter with Hashtag #BeatTheRisk

Also AMRI Hospital, Bhubaneswar in Odisha invites you to a walkathon and a FREE health screening camp on 29th September. Be a part of an aware today for a healthier tomorrow.

Over the years, we have focused on providing the best services to our patients, both in terms of cardiac diagnosis and professional treatment.Whether it's in broad daylight or in the dead of the night, AMRI aims to provide prompt cardiac care in the patients' hour of need.
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All the offers are valid from 20th September to 20th October 2018. Visit your nearby AMRI Hospitals today.
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