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Many factors distort blood pressure reading: report
Getting the right reading is important for preventing heart attacks, strokes and other potentially fatal conditions
Daily pill with 3 low-dose drugs more effective in lowering BP, finds...
It is estimated that over a billion adults live with hypertension worldwide, with two-thirds living in low- and middle-income countries.
Suffering from high BP? Eating fruits and vegetables may help
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, rich in fruits and vegetables, is recommended as the first-line treatment for primary...
High blood pressure may increase risk of strokes, finds study
The study looked at the average systolic blood pressure years before the first stroke in over 40,000 adults aged 18 and older who had no history of...
New tool shows promise in reducing depression risk in elderly
The study, based on data from over 350,000 participants, found that a five-point increase in BCS was associated with a 33 per cent lower risk of...
Walking after meals safe, may help manage BP and diabetes: Expert
"Walking after meals is safe, and short walks after meals are associated with multiple health-related benefits."
Rise in hypertension among young Indian children 'alarming': AIIMS
About 15-20 per cent of children and adolescents aged between 10-19 have hypertension more than what is normal at their age," said Dr. Sumit Malhotra,...
Why seasonal variations affect blood pressure
According to health experts, seasonal variations of blood pressure occur, especially in North India, because in winter temperatures drop up to five to...
