Tag: hypertension
Smoking, diabetes, high BP greater risk factors in women
Study examines how risk levels differ for men and women even for known heart attack risk factors
Smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure are known...
Resistant high blood pressure linked to lead in shin bone
Lead accumulation in shin bone may be associated with resistant high blood pressure
Accumulation of lead in the shin bone of men was associated with...
Gum disease may make blood pressure drugs less effective
Study shows that good oral health ensures hypertension patients respond better to medicines
Hypertensive? Your teeth may be an indicator how well you will respond...
Crash diets could increase stubborn belly fat, presage hypertension
Animal studies show crash diets lead to increased abdominal fat, blood pressure to increase
Crash dieting is bad for the health - if you have...
Exercise. It’s the easiest way to good health, strong heart
New review paper says exercise is important to prevent and control heart diseases
Are there days when you wonder if exercising is really essential? Here's...
Regular bedtime prevents obesity, hypertension & diabetes
Not just kids, even adults appear to benefit from a regular bedtime
Adequate sleep has been proven to keep the body healthy and the mind...
Get set for a glimpse of Mahatma Gandhi’s blood pressure records
The Indian Journal of Medical Research is bringing out an issue on Gandhi and Science
For its 150th commemorative issue, the Indian Journal Of Medical...
Check blood pressure at home for better control
Home based blood pressure monitoring also saves medical costs, found a studyThat small box with a digital display that measures blood pressure without the...
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...
