Blood pressure

Intense Grief May Significantly Increase Risk Of Heart Problems: Study

The study reveals intense grieving might induce a significant increase in blood pressure.

Jun 03, 2023, 16:50 PM IST

Researchers Suggest Diet May Improve Blood Pressure, Sugar Levels: Study

The study reveals adults with hypertension, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, and who are overweight, a VLC diet demonstrated greater improvements in blood pressure, glycemic control, and weight as compared to a DASH diet.

May 25, 2023, 17:56 PM IST

High Blood Pressure: Is Hypertension Different for Women Than Men? A Comprehensive Guide

This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look at hypertension, exploring the differences between men and women and how to manage the condition.

 

May 17, 2023, 20:55 PM IST

World Hypertension Day 2023: Lifestyle Modification Key To Managing Hypertension- Expert Explains

Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is a silent killer as it usually does not cause noticeable symptoms, yet a major reason behind a host of conditions that can also turn fatal, said health experts stressing on the need for making lifestyle modification to manage the condition.

 

May 16, 2023, 19:48 PM IST

High Fitness Levels May Reduce Death Risk From Cardiovascular Disease In Men: Study

This study looked at the relationship between blood pressure, fitness, and the risk of cardiovascular death.

May 01, 2023, 13:41 PM IST

Availability Of Fruits, Vegetables Results In Lower Levels Of Blood Pressure: Study

The study reveals lower income countries that have a reduced availability of fruit and veg, are therefore at risk of higher levels of raised blood pressure. 

Mar 26, 2023, 19:52 PM IST

Women With Obesity May Share The Disease Risk With Daughters: Study

The study reveals that girls had similar BMI and fat mass to their mothers, however, there was no such association between boys and their mothers. 

Mar 26, 2023, 11:57 AM IST

Drop In Blood Pressure Linked With Severe Allergic Reaction: Study

The researchers found that one of the chemicals cell unleash when they are activated is an enzyme that interacts with sensory neurons, notably those involved in the body's thermoregulatory neural network.

Mar 19, 2023, 22:03 PM IST

World Kidney Day: Here's How You Can Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

World Kidney Day: This World Kidney Day, include a few steps into your daily routine and keep your kidney healthy. 

Mar 09, 2023, 13:11 PM IST

High blood pressure patients have 22% higher risk of being hospitalised or dying of Covid-19: Study

Although from early on in the pandemic there appeared to be a link between high blood pressure and Covid, it wasn't clear whether high blood pressure itself led to a higher risk of being hospitalised or dying from Covid.

Nov 11, 2022, 15:31 PM IST

Diabetic control: Importance of working out to prevent onset of diabetes

Regular physical activity positively affects blood pressure, and cardiovascular health, lower harmful LDL cholesterol and triglycerides raise healthy HDL cholesterol, strengthens muscles and bones, reduces anxiety, and improves your general well-being. 

Nov 06, 2022, 12:04 PM IST

Research: Women have lower ''normal'' blood pressure range than men

A research identified that while 120 mmHg was the threshold of risk in men, 110 mmHg or lower was the threshold of risk in women.

Oct 17, 2022, 17:06 PM IST

Women have a lower range of ''normal'' BP than men: Study

A new study shows that women have a lower 'normal' blood pressure range compared to men. 

Oct 12, 2022, 19:49 PM IST

7 Best home remedies to raise low blood pressure

Blood pressure disorders are common, whether it is high or low. These tried-and-true home treatments may be the answer to your question about how to boost low blood pressure.

Oct 11, 2022, 15:02 PM IST

Older adults should keep a check of blood pressure at home, suggests study

The self blood pressure monitoring is important for those who take blood pressure medications. But why? Read this to know more.

 

 

Sep 24, 2022, 10:19 AM IST

7 Home Remedies for Managing High Blood Pressure

Keeping your blood pressure at 120/80 mmHg is essential. High readings can put you at a risk for a number of serious health conditions. Knowing the steps to manage high blood pressure would help in improving one's well-being.

Sep 18, 2022, 10:07 AM IST

Opt for a healthy lifestyle to avoid diabetes: Study

Healthy lifestyle options include increasing physical exercise, decreasing screen time, giving up smoking or vaping, cutting back on salt and sugar, upping the number of vegetables and fibre in the diet, and getting the recommended amount of sleep each night.

Sep 04, 2022, 12:17 PM IST

Unhealthy lifestyle choices link to high blood pressure in kids and teens!

The conclusions of the heart health experts' consensus paper were released in the European Heart Journal.

 

Aug 07, 2022, 16:05 PM IST

World Hypertension Day: Extreme heat can impact those with blood pressure issues, warn doctors

According to experts, during extreme summer weather, the body attempts to radiate heat which affects BP levels. An increase in temperatures and humidity can raise blood flow to skin, causing the heart to beat faster while circulating twice as much blood per minute than on a normal day.

May 17, 2022, 11:06 AM IST

Is use of aspirin linked with increased risk of heart failure?

The influence of aspirin on heart failure is controversial. This study aimed to evaluate its relationship with heart failure.

Nov 27, 2021, 14:31 PM IST