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Did you know there is no 'perfect' blood pressure reading? (+ other facts about hypertension)

Posted By Debjani Arora, May 26, 2020 at 09:25pm

Dr Sudhir Pillai, consultant cardiologist, P D Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai tells you some important facts about hypertension.
Control blood pressure without meds: here’s what you should do

Posted By Editorial Team, October 07, 2019 at 09:32am

For a health issue like high blood pressure, it's important to consult a doctor. But you can increase the efficacy of medicines and may gradually reduce your dependency on them if you do the following.
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.
Drugs prescribed to BP patients could treat Parkinson's

Posted By ANI, April 22, 2019 at 11:23am

A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the drugs used to treat BP problem can potentially treat Parkinson's disease as well.
Mid-day nap may lower your risk of developing hypertension: Study

Posted By IANS, March 08, 2019 at 11:00pm

A recent study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 68th Annual Scientific Session, has revealed that mid-day sleepers have lower risk of developing high blood pressure.
Consuming omega-3 supplement during pregnancy can prevent your kid from high BP: Study

Posted By Agencies, February 24, 2019 at 07:26pm

According to a study published in the JAMA Network Open journal, daily consumption of 600 milligrams docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) by pregnant mothers can help prevent high blood pressure problems in their kids later.
Tooth loss in postmenopausal women linked to hypertension, claims study

Posted By Editorial Team, December 04, 2018 at 03:20pm

Postmenopausal women experiencing tooth loss could be at higher risk of developing high blood pressure -- a key risk factor for heart disease.
Smoking, high BP raises risk of heart attack relapse, claims study

Posted By Editorial Team, December 01, 2018 at 04:45pm

Young men who are chain smokers or suffer from hypertension could be at an increased risk of heart attack recurrence.
Smoke-free policies linked to lower BP among non-smokers, claims study

Posted By ANI, November 26, 2018 at 01:36pm

While smoke-free policies and laws that prohibit smoking in public places like bars and restaurants have been associated with reduced rates of hospitalisation for heart disease, previous studies have not examined changes in blood pressure.
Researchers says pulse oximeters capable of reading BP too

Posted By Agencies, November 22, 2018 at 03:13pm

According to a joint research conducted at the Canadian and Chinese health facilities, with a few tweaks, pulse oximeters can double up as BP monitoring tools in the near future.
5 ways by which artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, September 18, 2018 at 06:06pm

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the new ray of advancement in healthcare and here is how it is helping healthcare move towards precision and accuracy.
Hypertension: Try having these 3 things to keep high BP at bay

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, August 10, 2018 at 04:09pm

Ever wondered why your great grandparents didn't suffer as many ailments as we do? That's because they ate nutrient-rich foods that kept them healthy.
Hypertension: How to take care of yourself at home

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, August 10, 2018 at 03:45pm

It is always advisable to keep a track of your BP levels. This is what you must remember while you monitor BP at home.
7 foods that will help you lower high blood pressure

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, August 10, 2018 at 03:41pm

Hypertension can harm you in many ways. Treating it naturally has multiple benefits. Here are 7 foods that you must include in your diet.
7 foods that will help you lower high blood pressure

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, August 10, 2018 at 03:14pm

Hypertension can harm you in many ways. Treating it naturally has multiple benefits. Here are 7 foods that you must include in your diet.
World Hypertension Day 2018: Eating habits that are triggering high BP

Posted By Editorial Team, May 16, 2018 at 05:55pm

Hypertension, also known as high Blood Pressure, is a lifestyle disease; eating habits can have an impact on your Blood Pressure(BP) on day-to-day and long-term basis.
National Dengue Day 2018: Not Low platelet count but capillary leak syndrome is the main complication of dengue fever

Posted By Debjani Arora, May 16, 2018 at 02:20pm

Platelet count improves naturally with remedial measures.
Low BP: A perennial problem that could be solved with these tips

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, April 26, 2018 at 03:47pm

Maintain a healthy routine and a healthy exercise regime.
Avoid miscarriages by keeping a tab on your blood pressure

Posted By Agencies, April 02, 2018 at 04:56pm

High blood pressure before conception and early in pregnancy may increase the risk of pregnancy loss
Grilled meat can make your BP levels soar: Study

Posted By Agencies, March 22, 2018 at 04:12pm

For the study, the team analysed cooking methods and the development of high blood pressure in a total of 103,941 men and women who regularly ate beef, poultry or fish.