Beware! Eating meat in this form may increase your blood pressure levels
A new study by Harvard has found that high-temperature cooking releases chemicals that may raise your blood pressure levels, a precursor to many cardiovascular diseases.
Mar 22, 2018, 16:05 PM IST
Now, you can monitor your blood pressure with this smartphone app
Scientists have developed a new smartphone app and hardware that could help measure blood pressure more accurately than existing cuff devices.
Mar 12, 2018, 15:50 PM IST
Depression in older adults with high BP may delay recovery
The most common mental and neurological disorders in this age group are dementia and depression, which affect approximately five per cent and seven per cent of the world's older population, respectively.
Common BP lowering drugs linked to skin cancer risk: Study
The researchers had previously demonstrated that hydrochlorothiazide can increase the risk of lip cancer.
Dec 05, 2017, 19:07 PM IST
Drop in blood pressure levels in elderly adults indicative of premature death: Study
The researchers found blood pressure declines were steepest in patients with dementia, heart failure, late-in-life weight loss, and those who had high blood pressure to begin with.
Dec 05, 2017, 13:48 PM IST
Initiative launched to reduce cardiovascular disease-related deaths
In urban areas, around 40 percent people with hypertension are aware of their condition and only around 20 percent have their blood pressure under control, an official statement by the Health Ministry said.
Nov 29, 2017, 00:08 AM IST
Energy drinks may affect mental health, up blood pressure
The study published in Frontiers in Public Health, also highlighted the worrying trend of mixing energy drinks with alcohol.
Nov 16, 2017, 18:12 PM IST
US guidelines redefine high blood pressure as 130/80, not 140/90
Considered to be a “silent killer” by medical professionals across the globe, hypertension is a cardiovascular disease whose detection is a bit complex, due to its subtle signs and symptoms.
Nov 15, 2017, 13:16 PM IST
Low-sodium diet may help you tackle hypertension
A combination of reduced sodium intake along with a 'dash diet' or either of the two diets may lower blood pressure in adults with hypertension, a medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated
Nov 13, 2017, 19:30 PM IST
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