Tag: high blood pressure
Lifestyle changes can take patients off blood pressure drugs
Study shows diet and lifestyle changes reduce the need for anti-hypertensives in just 16 weeksPulling the plug on a prevalent theory that when started...
Now, an app to measure blood pressure, without arm band
Researchers have developed an i-phone app that can measure blood pressure using sensors already present in the phone
What if your phone could measure your...
“Target populations for effective blood pressure control”
New study says targeted population based approaches work in tackling hypertension epidemic
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the leading risk factor for heart disease.
A...
Even the fittest middle aged people not safe from heart disease
Study shows it is very important for those above 35 to regularly see a doctor for risk factors like hypertension etc
If you are on...
High blood pressure increases dementia risk
Research shows people who are hypertensive have a higher risk of dementiaHigh blood pressure may accelerate the rate of memory loss.
A new study in...
Hypertension causes half of all stroke deaths in India
High blood pressure is the primary culprit behind stroke and coronary artery disease in IndiaIndia is grappling with a huge hypertension burden, a large...
1 in 8 Indians over 30 years has high blood pressure
One in every eight people in India above 30 years of age has high blood pressure, according to Union health ministry
Every eighth Indian above...
Vitamin B reduces stroke chances in hypertensives
Vitamin B supplementation in hypertensive individuals with low platelet count reduces risk of first stroke by 73%
The humble vitamin B could be a wonder...
High blood pressure? people would rather pop a pill, drink tea...
High blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart and blood vessel, or cardiovascular, disease
It is something we see all around us, but...
Elevated blood pressure even before conception could lead to loss of...
New study recommends lifestyle changes to keep blood pressure under check
Elevated blood pressure before conception may increase the chances for pregnancy loss, according to...
