May 17, 2022 1:59 pm
If you detect these symptoms, it is suggested to seek treatment right away as "ignoring these signs and symptoms can lead to major problems later in life", Dr Shuchin Bajaj said
December 10, 2021 6:14 pm
As per World Health Organization, hypertension or elevated blood pressure is a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risks of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases -- and hence it is called a 'silent killer'.
December 07, 2021 5:47 pm
On Monday, scientists reported that blood pressure measurements of nearly a half-million adults showed a significant rise last year, compared with the previous year.
November 14, 2021 12:10 pm
For diabetics, a lower BP may provide greater protection against stroke, making it imperative to regularly monitor blood pressure along with checking blood sugar levels and making lifestyle changes, says a doctor
August 31, 2021 12:17 pm
According to a Lancet study, hypertension is defined as having "systolic blood pressure 140 mm Hg or greater, diastolic blood pressure 90 mm Hg or greater, or taking medication for hypertension"
August 25, 2021 2:08 pm
Despite being straightforward to diagnose and relatively easy to treat with low-cost drugs, nearly half of people with hypertension worldwide in 2019 were unaware of their condition, the researchers said.
May 17, 2021 12:38 pm
The best treatment is to make healthy changes to your lifestyle. One needs to take a step-wise approach beginning with diet, weight loss, and lifestyle changes along with medications
May 17, 2021 5:45 pm
"India has a high prevalence of hypertension with almost one in every three Indian adults above the age of 60 being affected. The estimated prevalence of hypertension in our country is 29.8 per cent," said Dr S N Narasingan
February 02, 2021 9:17 am
Make some essential lifestyle tweaks to combat high blood pressure
December 15, 2020 2:04 pm
People who are on dialysis need blood pressure medicines to ensure their blood pressure remains under control