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
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
WARNING: Hypertension during pregnancy may put women at high risk of heart disease later!
There are two types of hypertension during pregnancy – Gestational hypertension and Chronic hypertension.
Aug 19, 2017, 17:46 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
High blood pressure, joint diseases more common among people living in high-rises: Survey
The survey also revealed that nearly 20 per cent of adults between 40-55 age group had blood pressure levels between 140-159, which is an indication of prehypertension.
Aug 01, 2017, 23:26 PM IST
Hypertension, diabetes claim more lives in Delhi than other diseases: Survey
According to a survey conducted by NGO Praja Foundation, the national capital reported as many as 3,890 hypertension-related and 1,356 diabetes-related deaths in 2015.
Jul 27, 2017, 09:27 AM IST
Cut smoking, reduce stress to ward off dementia: Study
Managing lifestyle factors such as smoking, hypertension and depression could prevent one-third of the world's dementia cases, a Lancet study has claimed.
Jul 20, 2017, 22:30 PM IST
Limit your 'good fat' intake - It can still lead to fatty liver disease
In the study, Duwaerts and her colleagues analysed the role of different nutrients in the development of fatty liver disease.
Jun 28, 2017, 16:53 PM IST
Control your blood pressure to reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease
Previous research indicated that consumption of dairy products as well as statins could lead to a greater risk of Parkinson’s, while wine could delay the onset.
Jun 27, 2017, 17:19 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
People with mild sleep apnoea at higher risk of hypertension, diabetes
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a serious chronic disease that involves the repeated collapse of the upper airway during sleep.
Jun 05, 2017, 22:47 PM IST
One-third of 1,400 hypertension patients avoid taking their medications, says study
Tomaszewski's research team has just been awarded 750,000 by the British Heart Foundation to further the understanding of non-adherence to antihypertensive treatment.
May 21, 2017, 13:31 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
