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Surgeon recalls case of 32-year-old with hypertension who refused blood pressure medicine, ended up with stroke: 'He believed he had time'

December 08, 2025 4:25 pm

Consistent medication, regular check-ups, stress management, and good sleep patterns help keep blood pressure stable and prevent emergencies

‘No weakness. No speech loss. No facial droop’: Neurosurgeon explains the dangers of silent strokes that strike healthy people without warning

November 04, 2025 5:56 pm

Dr Dhruv Chaturvedi mentions, “Silent strokes, as the name suggests, often occur without clear warning signs”

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath admits the mistake he made when he suffered a stroke: '...instead of thinking I could just sleep it off'

October 29, 2025 12:30 pm

Kamath had first revealed details in February 2024, sharing he suffered a mini stroke “out of the blue”, attributing it to factors such as stress, poor sleep, dehydration, and over-exercising, after losing his father.

You may eat clean, exercise, not drink or smoke, but this one thing can increase your risk of stroke

October 17, 2025 6:11 pm

The signs and symptoms of a brain stroke vary in different individuals.

'My blood pressure is 150/90. Does it cause any harm. I am 54 years old'

October 10, 2025 6:36 pm

High blood pressure, if left untreated, can lead to several serious health problems which include heart failure, coronary artery disease, irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), and stroke

Can this widely available drug transform treatment for heart attack and stroke?

New study finds clopidogrel outperforms aspirin in preventing heart attacks and strokes; here's what experts have to say

September 02, 2025 5:30 pm

This finding has the potential to change how heart diseases are treated worldwide

How the American Heart Association’s revised blood pressure guidelines, which suggest reducing body weight by 5% or more, can help diabetics

August 28, 2025 11:06 am

The revised guidelines also emphasise that one should aim for a sustained five per cent reduction in body weight or = or more than 3 kg/m2 reduction in BMI+

Does a deep diagonal crease on the earlobe indicate an impending heart attack?

July 31, 2025 1:30 pm

Reliable indicators include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and lifestyle factors that can raise the risk of a heart disease or stroke, said Dr Swarup Swaraj Pal, senior consultant, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, Gleneagles Hospitals Parel.

'If ignored, could be potentially dangerous': 75-year-old Rakesh Roshan opens up about health scare, undergoing 'preventative procedures'; cardiologists weigh in

July 22, 2025 4:11 pm

"This week has been truly eye-opening," Rakesh Roshan added

Adopting key habits can significantly reduce your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke and dementia, while also boosting energy, focus and well-being as you age

A 36-year-old homemaker had brain stroke while making breakfast: How quick rehab got her back on her feet in 8 weeks

July 22, 2025 1:10 pm

Young stroke survivors can return to active professional and personal lives within 3 to 6 months. Just follow rehab protocol. A world brain health day special