1 in every 9 men face risk of abrupt cardiac death: Research
A new study has found that nearly one in every nine men face the potential risk of a sudden cardiac death before the age of 70.
Jul 03, 2016, 17:38 PM IST
Reduce your blood pressure – listen to the tunes of Mozart and Strauss!
The findings showed that listening to them for 25 minutes could lower blood lipid concentrations and balance your heart rate.
Jun 23, 2016, 12:31 PM IST
Side effects of consuming too much salt!
Do you have the habit of putting extra salt in your food? If yes, then stop doing so as consuming too much of salt is not good for health.
Jun 03, 2016, 10:06 AM IST
Eating potatoes four times a week can cause high blood pressure!
The study showed that participants who consumed four or more than four servings a week of boiled, baked or mashed potatoes, are at an increased risk of hypertension.
May 18, 2016, 13:28 PM IST
Hypertension woes? Control the condition by avoiding these seven foods!
However, aside from being a major risk factor for heart conditions, hypertension is also the most preventable disease.
May 17, 2016, 23:28 PM IST
Binge drinking may increase hypertension risk in youth
A blood pressure reading of more than 140 over 90 indicates high blood pressure.
Feb 19, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
Easily stressed? At risk of developing high blood pressure
A low stress resilience score at the age of 18 was associated with a heightened risk of developing high blood pressure in later life.
Feb 06, 2016, 17:14 PM IST
What's healthier than walking to work? Running to catch the bus
Bus/train commuters had even lower rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and overweight than the walkers or bikers.
Nov 12, 2015, 09:31 AM IST
Menopause may turn good cholesterol into bad
What has previously been known as good cholesterol - high density lipoprotein (HDL) - may actually contribute to heart diseases in women while they are transitioning through menopause, new research has found.
Oct 10, 2015, 12:43 PM IST
Know if your child is at risk of hypertension!
People who have a risk of developing high blood pressure between the age of 35-38, can be diagnosed in childhood.
Oct 09, 2015, 08:52 AM IST
Treat high blood pressure aggressively, urges 'lifesaving' study
A recent study has backed the need of more aggressive treatment for high blood pressure.
Sep 12, 2015, 10:19 AM IST
Poor diet, high BP leading causes of death worldwide
Poor diet, high blood pressure and smoking are the leading causes of death worldwide, while unsafe water and childhood undernutrition are also among the top risk factors in India.
Sep 11, 2015, 17:42 PM IST
What's killing us? Poor diet, high BP top risk factors
A new study has revealed that poor diet and high blood pressure (BP) are now number-one risk factors for death.
Sep 11, 2015, 09:22 AM IST
