High Blood Pressure
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In a major breakthrough, scientists discover over 500 new gene regions that influence blood pressure
Sep 18, 2018, 08:17 PM ISTThe findings, published in Nature Genetics, more than triple the number of blood pressure gene regions to over 1,000 and means that almost a third of the estimated heritability for blood pressure is now explained.
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Healthy lifestyle habits may quickly lower blood pressure
Health | Jun 12, 2018, 08:06 AM ISTFor the study, the researchers evaluated data from 117 people with high blood pressure who had participated in the lifestyle programme.
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High BP patients prefer pill and tea over exercise, says study
Health | Apr 08, 2018, 06:42 PM ISTHypertension is a leading risk factor for heart and blood vessel, or cardiovascular, disease. Yet, it is often called the silent killer because it causes no symptoms.
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Here're four natural ways to prevent hypertension
Health | Jan 29, 2018, 03:57 PM ISTCutting back on sodium by just a little bit could lower your blood pressure by up to 8mmHg
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Diabetes, high BP in midlife increase the chances of dementia
Lifestyle | Aug 08, 2017, 04:43 PM ISTDiabetes or high blood pressure, also called hypertension, increased the chances of developing dementia.
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People living in high-rise buildings more likely to suffer from BP, joint-diseases
Lifestyle | Aug 02, 2017, 12:44 PM ISTThe people living in high-rise floors are likely to suffer from a self-induced cabin fever, a tension created by confinement in a closed space.
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Youngsters with high blood pressure are more at risk for stroke
Lifestyle | May 20, 2017, 03:46 PM ISTIf your teenage son or daughter has a common type of high blood pressure, then he/she might be at a greater risk of kidney and brain damage in adulthood.
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Suffer from high BP? Fruits and vegetables may help lower blood pressure
Lifestyle | Apr 06, 2017, 01:48 PM ISTEating potassium rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, beans, spinach, bananas can help lowering the blood pressure, a study says.
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Tiring job and high BP bad for male fertility
Lifestyle | Mar 10, 2015, 02:57 PM ISTNew York: Working in a physically demanding job, having high blood pressure, and taking multiple medications are among the health risks that may undermine a men's fertility, according to a new study."Nearly 15 percent of
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More young people falling prey to hypertension
Lifestyle | Apr 09, 2013, 01:16 PM ISTNew Delhi: Changing social norms on smoking and drinking and a fast-food dominated lifestyle are causing a growing number of young people to fall prey to hypertension and a host of other diseases, doctors warn.This
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Cut salt intake, exercise to avoid high BP
Lifestyle | Jul 04, 2013, 08:21 AM ISTNew Delhi/Gurgaon: Shruti Jain was a busy working mother juggling children, work and household chores with aplomb, until she suddenly collapsed in office one day. Diagnosed with a stroke, she had to undergo a six-month