Extreme fluctuations in blood pressure could turn fatal, warns research
The findings showed that patients with systolic blood pressure numbers that varied by as much as 30-40 between doctor visits over an extended period of time were more likely to die.
Nov 10, 2017, 17:08 PM IST
Drinking two sodas a week enough to up heart disease, diabetes risk
For the study, data from 36 studies on people who consumed five or more sugary beverages a week and risk factors of the soda were analysed by researchers.
Nov 03, 2017, 17:46 PM IST
Spicy food could reduce risk of heart attack, stroke: Study
A high-salt diet has long been linked to higher odds of developing high blood pressure and heart disease as well as an increased risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure.
Nov 02, 2017, 08:43 AM IST
This is how skin plays a role in controlling BP - Read
The findings revealed that skin helps regulate hypertension and heart rate in response to changes in the amount of oxygen available in the environment.
Hypertension may up heart valve disorder risk
The findings showed that higher blood pressure in early life was associated with a significantly greater future risk of mitral regurgitation -- a condition which makes the heart less efficient at pumping blood around the body, and in severe cases can lead to heart failure.
High BP in 40s may put women at increased dementia risk
Women who have high blood pressure in their 40s are 73 percent more likely to develop dementia than women who have stable normal blood pressure.
Oct 06, 2017, 12:53 PM IST
Urban men suffer more from hypertension than women: Report
The report, titled 'Diet and nutritional status of urban population in India and prevalence of obesity, hypertension, diabetes and its associated non-communicable diseases', was released in Hyderabad last week.
Oct 01, 2017, 18:56 PM IST
Frequent sauna bathing may regulate BP in men
The risk of developing elevated blood pressure was nearly 50 per cent lower among men who had a sauna four to seven times a week compared to men who had a sauna only once a week.
Is your teen suffering from high BP? It can lead to organ damage if left uncontrolled
The findings showed that organ damage – damage to the heart and blood vessels – from high blood pressure does not only occur in adults, but also in teenagers.
Sep 18, 2017, 12:17 PM IST
Heart hormones protect against effects of high-fat diet
The findings suggest that boosting levels of NPs in adipose tissue may be an important avenue to explore for combating metabolic disease.
Aug 26, 2017, 18:45 PM IST
People with fluctuating blood pressure more prone to dementia
Experts say, daily variation in blood pressure may cause changes in brain’s structure contributing to development of dementia.
Aug 08, 2017, 20:06 PM IST
Intensive BP lowering reduces chronic kidney disease patients'' risks of premature dying
The appropriate target for blood pressure in patients with CKD and hypertension has been unclear.
Jun 24, 2017, 00:16 AM IST
Home blood pressure monitors unacceptably inaccurate, says study
The findings are extremely relevant given millions of patients are asked to monitor their blood pressure through a device at home and report the results back to their doctor.
Jun 10, 2017, 13:39 PM IST
Beware, young adults! Hypertension at this stage may elevate stroke risk later
Researchers from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre in the US looked at whether otherwise healthy isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) patients actually have a cardiovascular problem.
May 20, 2017, 19:01 PM IST
More than 50% doctors suffer from hypertension owing to high stress levels!
Hypertension is one of the most common lifestyle diseases prevalent today with one in three Indian adults suffering from it and is equally high amongst the medical fraternity.
May 16, 2017, 21:12 PM IST
Squeeze out the risk of blood pressure, heart disease with beetroot juice!
Researchers at University of Guelph in Canada found that dietary nitrate, a compound found in beetroot juice that dilates blood vessels to decrease blood pressure, may reduce overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system that occurs with heart disease.
May 15, 2017, 00:36 AM IST
WARNING: Energy drinks worse, more dangerous than caffeine, says study!
Each energy drink available commercially is packed with 108 grams of sugar and 320 mg of caffeine.
Apr 28, 2017, 09:51 AM IST
Consuming less salt not a solution to lower your BP: Study
However, over the next 16 years, the researchers found that the study participants who consumed less than 2,500 milligrams of sodium a day had higher blood pressure than participants who consumed higher amounts of sodium.
33 percent Indians over 30-years-old are victims of lifestyle diseases, says report
While men were found to be victims of diabetes, cholesterol and cardiac related problems, women were found to have issues related to low BP and thyroid.
Apr 14, 2017, 00:06 AM IST
Trick to keep hypertension at bay is here
Hypertension is a global health issue that affects more than one billion people worldwide.
Apr 06, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
