Blood Pressure
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One-hour exercise with proper hydration may tackle low BP
Health | Jul 20, 2019, 02:43 PM ISTSuffering from low blood pressure? Do an hour or more of daily exercise and stay hydrated to improve the condition and control fainting or dizziness episodes.
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Vitamin D deficiency at birth ups risk of high BP in kids
Health | Jul 01, 2019, 04:52 PM ISTVitamin D is needed for the body to absorb calcium for strong bones.
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Lowering blood pressure by reducing sodium intake may cut 94 million premature deaths from cardiovascular disease
Health | Jun 11, 2019, 09:38 AM ISTLowering BP, sodium intake may cut 94 million premature deaths from cardiovascular disease.
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Avoid passive smoking at home and workplace to cut BP, finds study
Health | May 03, 2019, 11:52 PM ISTLatest health updates: Passive smoking at home or work was linked with a 13 percent increased risk of hypertension.
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Several urinal trips in night hints at high BP: Study
Health | Mar 31, 2019, 03:34 PM ISTThe risk of hypertension rose significantly as the number of nocturia events per night increased.
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Mid-day nap can help you curb high blood pressure
Health | Mar 08, 2019, 10:23 PM ISTPeople who slept during the day had more favourable blood pressure numbers readings, found a new study.
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Controlling blood pressure reduces cognitive impairment risk
Health | Jan 29, 2019, 04:13 PM ISTIntensive control of blood pressure in older people significantly reduced the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment
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High BP in diabetics linked to heart attack and stroke
Health | Oct 25, 2018, 09:04 AM ISTDiabetic and non-diabetic patients had similar rates of target organ injuries.
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Here's why monitoring blood pressure at home is important
Health | Sep 10, 2018, 09:28 AM ISTHome blood pressure monitoring isn't a common part of most treatment plans.
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Single pill with two drugs can boost treatment for blood pressure, says study
Health | Aug 25, 2018, 08:36 PM ISTNon-adherence increases with the number of pills, so administering the two drugs in a single tablet could transform blood pressure control rates.
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Do you know there is strong relation between higher BMI and BP?
Health | Aug 18, 2018, 08:03 PM ISTUncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to several cardiovascular diseases .
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Drop in blood pressure may increase risk of dementia in middle-age people, study says
Health | Jul 27, 2018, 11:06 AM ISTAny sudden drop in blood pressure in middle-aged people could be a sign of increased risk of dementia.
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Apple patents BP monitoring 'cuff'
Gadgets | Jun 08, 2018, 04:09 PM ISTApple has patented a design for a wearable blood pressure monitor -- a cuff, equipped with a sensor that is expected to be Bluetooth compatible and sport a touchscreen.
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Common blood pressure drug may prevent onset of Type 1 diabetes, says study
Health | Feb 18, 2018, 02:16 PM ISTFor the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the team used a supercomputer, on the lab bench, in mice and in humans.
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Here’s how internet withdrawal can increase your heart rate, BP
Lifestyle | Jun 01, 2017, 01:58 PM ISTInternet addiction is just like any other drug addiction. It shows withdrawal symptoms like high blood pressure and heart rate
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10 possible reasons why you have a headache every day
Lifestyle | Apr 20, 2017, 11:01 AM ISTMost of the people like popping a pain reliever pill every time they suffer a headache. But what if this maniac headache visits you everyday?
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Great news for lazy people! Hot water bath has similar benefits to exercise
Lifestyle | Apr 03, 2017, 06:01 PM ISTDon’t feel like running on the treadmill? It’s alright. Just have a hot water bath. This is not a drill. A recent study revealed that a steamy bath has similar benefits to those of exercise.
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Do you know why people develop high blood pressure? Here’s the reason
Lifestyle | Mar 11, 2017, 06:36 AM ISTHigh blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high
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This is what happens when you eat 4 soaked almonds every morning!
Lifestyle | Mar 09, 2017, 02:40 PM ISTsoaked almonds are known to have surprising health benefits. They are blessed with essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium and magnesium.
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ATTENTION! Study finds nearly 200 million Indians suffering from high blood pressure in 2015
Lifestyle | Nov 17, 2016, 05:52 PM ISTAt least 200 million Indians had high blood pressure, a key risk factor for heart attack, in 2015 while China reported 226 million, a study has found. Globally, the number of people with high blood