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Risk Factors Linked To Severe Stroke: Study Identifies Modifiable Lifestyle Choices, Manageable Conditions

The study found that three risk factors: high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, and smoking, not only increased the risk of stroke but were also linked to a higher risk of severe stroke.

Medical Daily

Less sugar in first 1,000 days of life protects against chronic disease, study finds

Risk of diabetes and high blood pressure significantly lower in middle age in UK adults given low-sugar diets in the womb and as infants

The Guardian - UK

Everyday items that could be harming kidneys secretly

Our kidneys work tirelessly, day in and day out, filtering waste from our bodies, balancing fluids, and keeping us healthy. Yet, many of us don’t give these vital organs the attention they deserve. We think of common culprits like poor diet or high blood pressure as threats to kidney health,…

The Times of India

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Side effects of having too much salt

Salt is quite an important component of our food. It helps the body maintain fluid balance, increase nerve activity, and contract muscles. However, when consumed in excess, salt can hurt rather than benefit the body. Today, most individuals consume more salt than they require, thanks mostly to processed and packaged…

The Times of India

Are you holding your arm right while taking blood pressure reading? This might skew the result!

How you position your arm during blood pressure checks can have an impact on the accuracy of the readings. Having your arm in the wrong position during blood pressure checks can substantially increase blood pressure readings, leading to a possible misdiagnosis of high blood pressure, which may result in unnecessary…

The Times of India

Should you eat or avoid guava on an empty stomach? Here's the answer

With its incredible and unique taste, guava is a winter's delight. Nourishing our body with Vitamin C, antioxidants and loads of fibre, the fruit is especially beneficial for those with diabetes and high blood pressure. When it comes to starting your day with nutrient-dense foods, guava is considered an excellent…

The Times of India

6 potassium-rich foods to control blood pressure

In this fast-paced world, we often forget to take good care of ourselves. Our busy routine makes it difficult to focus on our health due to which we may develop nutritional deficiencies. Potassium is an important mineral for our body that plays an important role in managing health problems like…

The Times of India

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Is your blood pressure slightly high? Here’s what doctors want you to know

The higher your blood pressure is, the more often you need to have it checked

The Independent UK

Scientists reveal best time to take high blood pressure tablets

Researchers said they have found ‘conclusive evidence’ that taking BP medicine in the evening is no better than taking it in the morning.

The Independent UK

Take high blood pressure tablets at a time that best suits you, scientists say

Researchers said they have found ‘conclusive evidence’ that taking BP medicine in the evening is no better than taking it in the morning.

The Independent UK

How to lower blood pressure: 9 ways to control it quickly and without medication

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions in the UK. Here, doctors reveal how you can lower your blood pressure through easy lifestyle changes

Woman & Home

Constipation increases your risk of a heart attack, new study finds – and not just on the toilet

If you Google the terms “constipation” and “heart attack” it’s not long before the name Elvis Presley crops up. Elvis had a longstanding history of chronic constipation and it’s believed he was straining very hard to poo, which then led to a fatal heart attack.

The Conversation

Untreated Hypertension Linked To 42% Higher Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease: Study

Untreated hypertension is linked to a 42% higher risk of Alzheimer's disease in adults aged 60 or older, a study revealed.

Medical Daily

Chemicals In Common Makeup, Personal Care Products Raise Hypertension Risk In Pregnancy: Study

The study revealed that phenols and parabens could raise the risk of developing high blood pressure by 57%, and the risk is particularly high between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation.

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Why is preeclampsia leading to maternal and infant mortality? Discussing the preventive strategies

Preeclampsia is a dangerous pregnancy condition characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to other organ systems, most often the liver and kidneys. It typically develops after the 20th week of pregnancy. It can also affect other organs in the body and be dangerous for both the mom…

The Independent UK

North Korean officials looking for medicines for Kim's obesity-related health problems, Seoul says

South Korea's spy agency says that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and suffers obesity-related health problems including high blood pressure and diabetes

Dynamite News

High blood pressure may increase risk of strokes, finds study

A Michigan Medicine study found that high systolic blood pressure (the top number on the blood pressure reading and how hard the heart pumps blood to the arteries) increases the risk of the two most common types of strokes over time. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Conversation

Injectables for high blood pressure are in the works. Could they mean no more daily pills?

About one-third of adults have high blood pressure. Two-thirds of these have uncontrolled high blood pressure.

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Drinking water in this particular glass can bring down BP naturally?

Social media is a perfect place for information; only if you know the right information. A piece of information, which is directly associated with a life-threatening health condition, is going viral over the internet, and that needs to be discussed. It is about a particular kind of stone and it…

The Times of India

High blood pressure is symptomless and here's what exactly happens in the body when BP rises: WHO expert explains

"Hypertension affects one in three adults globally, and yet only one in five people are actually controlled for their blood pressure. We've actually estimated at the WHO that we can save 76 million lives by 2050 if we can increase control rates globally. That's about the size of South Africa,"…

The Times of India

7 white foods to avoid if you have high BP, diabetes

When managing high blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes, dietary choices play a crucial role. Certain foods, particularly those that are highly processed and white, can exacerbate these conditions by contributing to higher blood sugar levels, increased blood pressure, and overall poor health. Avoiding these foods can help maintain stable blood…

The Times of India

Galloping heartbeat: Understanding causes, risks, and treatments

Galloping heartbeat or Atrial fibrillation is a complex heart condition where the upper chambers of the heart (atria) beat irregularly and often rapidly, creating a sensation similar to "galloping". This condition has intricated underlying mechanisms and significant clinical consequences, making it crucial to understand through both current research and clinical…

The Independent UK

Preeclampsia can be fatal for pregnant people and babies. New blood tests aim to show who's at risk

At least one in 20 people who are pregnant develop a scary complication called preeclampsia, a high blood pressure disorder that kills 70,000 women and 500,000 babies worldwide every year

The Times of India

How to manage high blood pressure level during hot weather?

Controlling blood pressure levels during hot weather is crucial to maintaining good health. High temperatures can lead to dehydration and increased strain on the cardiovascular system, which can in turn affect blood pressure. Here are some tips to help you manage your blood pressure during hot weather:

The Conversation

Research: switching salt could prevent thousands of deaths from heart attack and stroke in Indonesia

High blood pressure is a “silent killer” because the symptoms often don’t show until the person develops complications such as stroke or heart attack. It is pervasive in Indonesia and the prevalence is on the rise.

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