Hypertension

The heart pumps blood to various organs with a force, which exerts pressure on the walls of the arteries. Hence, blood pressure is defined as the pressure exerted by the blood flow upon the walls of the blood vessel and is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg). 120/80 mmHg is considered as the normal reading for blood pressure, where 120 is the pressure when the heart beats to pump out blood (systolic pressure) and 80 is the pressure when the heart rests between beats (diastolic pressure). A person is said to have hypertension when the blood pressure readings are 140/90 mmHg or higher. Read about 10 myths about hypertension.

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5 Foods That Can Help Control High Blood Pressure

Posted By Editorial Team, January 19, 2020 at 02:51pm

Researchers say a diet rich in potassium, magnesium, and fibre but lower in sodium can help control blood pressure. Here are five foods that may help you fight hypertension.
Suffering from hypertension? Moringa oil could come to your rescue

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, January 10, 2020 at 11:43am

Starting from practising yoga to keeping your room temperature warm, there are no-drug ways to tame hypertension. Moringa oil is one among them.
Drinking lingonberry juice lowers blood pressure: Study

Posted By IANS, January 06, 2020 at 11:00am

Lingonberry is an excellent source of polyphenols and studies have shown that polyphenol-rich food reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Spending long hours in office linked to hypertension risk

Posted By ANI, January 05, 2020 at 10:39am

A new study revealed that people who work 49 or more hours each week have a 70 per cent greater likelihood of having masked hypertension.
Spending long hours on the job? You are more likely to have high blood pressure

Posted By ANI, December 23, 2019 at 10:51am

In a study, people working between 41 and 48 hours each week were linked to a 54 per cent greater likelihood of having masked hypertension and a 42 per cent greater likelihood of having sustained hypertension.
Beware of long working hours: It can give you high blood pressure

Posted By ANI, December 20, 2019 at 09:51am

People should be aware that long for working hours may have an adverse effect on their heart health by giving them high blood pressure, says a new study.
Exercise is important for hypertension patients: Know how to do it right

Posted By Editorial Team, December 13, 2019 at 08:26pm

Maintaining a regular exercise regime is important for patients of hypertension. Read on to know how you can go about it.
Timely intervention is a must in systolic hypertension in the elderly

Posted By Editorial Team, December 04, 2019 at 10:55am

Hypertension in elderly people is very common and more risky because they already have other health conditions to deal with. Timely treatment can make a huge difference for them.
Stop smoking: It can cause lung cancer and make you impotent too

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 13, 2019 at 04:24pm

Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and is responsible for the deaths of millions of people around the world. It may also increase your risk of many other serious health complications.
Get your depression under control: It can lead to cardiac diseases

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 12, 2019 at 03:34pm

Most experts agree that depression significantly increases the risk of cardiac diseases. This may be due to unhealthy choices made by people with a mental condition.
Take blood pressure medication at bed time for better results

Posted By ANI, October 23, 2019 at 07:09pm
Beware of that bottle of cold beer, it can give you a beer belly

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, October 16, 2019 at 06:36pm

Do you enjoy a cold glass of beer on a sizzling summer afternoon? We reveal why this may give you a beer belly.
World Heart Day 2019: Gestational hypertension increases risk of heart diseases

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 29, 2019 at 11:12am

Gestational hypertension can make you more prone to heart diseases later on in life. On this World Heart Day, read on to know all about this risk and how to avoid it.
World Heart Day 2019: Heart diseases are a leading cause of female mortality

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 29, 2019 at 11:10am

Heart diseases cause more death among women than any other diseases. But with a few lifestyle modifications, this can easily be avoided.
World Heart Day on 29 September: High uric acid levels may lead to heart diseases

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 26, 2019 at 02:10pm

A high level of uric acid or hyperuricemia is known to be behind the inflammatory condition gout. But it may also cause heart failure and heart attacks. Read on to know more.
6 important reasons to eat peaches

Posted By Juhi Kumari, September 18, 2019 at 08:01pm

Want to improve your digestion and protect your skin? Opt for peaches. Here is why.
No-drug solutions to your high BP

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, September 09, 2019 at 06:49pm

A new study published at the American Heart Association's (AHA) Hypertension 2019 Scientific Sessions states that hula dancing can reduce your blood pressure reading. Here are some other ways you can control your high blood pressure.
Weight gain due to medication: Are your meds making you fat?

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 06, 2019 at 08:51pm

Weight gain due to medication is a real problem and, most of the time, these are common drugs used to treat widely prevalent disorders. Read on to know more.
Pregnancy after 35: Know your risks

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, September 05, 2019 at 08:56pm

Pregnancy after 35 may be more complicated but that doesn't mean that you can't enjoy it. Just know what to expect and follow a few precautions to keep the risks at bay.
Hypertension: Reduce your blood pressure with these exercises

Posted By Editorial Team, September 01, 2019 at 05:45pm

Here is a list of yoga exercises than help you manage your blood pressure.