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Oral contraceptives do not affect BP of young women during exercise:...
According to IIT-M, a recent study published in the prestigious American journal of physiology - regulatory, integrative and comparative physiology,...
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...
294 million people living with hypertension in South-East Asia: WHO
While lamenting the "limited access to affordable healthcare services for hypertension" in the region, she said that countries are implementing...
Why uncontrolled hypertension may be a significant health threat?
World Hypertension Day is observed every year on May 17. This year's theme is "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer."
