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A UK study shows that drinking beetroot juice twice a day can reduce blood pressure in older adults by changing their oral microbiome. The findings highlight the heart health benefits of nitrate-rich vegetables like beetroot, spinach, and kale.
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The surgical teams retrieved 2 kidneys, a liver and lungs (4 organs in all) and allocated them to patients based on Jeevandan organ donation guidelines.
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Hypertension is widespread in Telangana, especially among men, posing major health risks such as heart disease and stroke. NFHS-2021 data shows 25% of men and 15% of women aged 15-49 have elevated blood pressure, demanding urgent health interventions
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While sudden loss of eyesight due to RAO is rare, it, however, requires immediate medical attention, with an estimated four-hour window of potential good recovery
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A common condition, White Coast Hypertension has many patients ending up recording elevated blood pressure in medical settings than during home monitoring
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Triphala Powder, produced by Manphar Ayurvedic Drugs in Vijayawada, was seized in Jangaon for being marketed with misleading claims of treating cardiovascular disorders, high blood pressure, and ophthalmic issues.
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Oral contraceptives, or birth control pills, are used by women to prevent pregnancy, manage acne, alleviate menstrual cramps, and reduce the risk of ovarian cysts. While some types are known to raise resting blood pressure, the effect of these pills on blood pressure during intense exercise remains unclear.
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World Alzheimer's Day is observed annually on September 21 to raise awareness about the stigma surrounding dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as well as to enhance public understanding of these conditions. This year's theme is "Time to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on Alzheimer's."
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Researchers discovered that the impact of high temperatures on poor health and premature death from stroke has risen by 72% since 1990, with this trend expected to continue. This underscores the growing influence of environmental factors on the increasing stroke burden.
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Visceral fat refers to the accumulation of fat around internal organs such as the liver, heart, kidneys, and the mesentery of the intestine.
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This study looks at bariatric surgery as a better long-term solution to control obesity and, as a result, high blood pressure.
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Now there is a simple and effective solution: potassium-enriched salt. It can be used just like regular salt and most people don't notice any important difference in taste.
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Prof. R K Garg, Head of Neurology at KGMU, Notes Rise in Stroke Cases Among Under-45s, Attributed to Hypertension
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The participants were followed for more than 30 years (average age of 79) and then asked to report any cognitive complaints.
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According to Duck-chun Lee of Iowa State University, this activity is simple, requiring no equipment, and can be done virtually anywhere and at any time.
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According to the study, sedentary time accrued from childhood to early adulthood was associated with heart impairment, even in those with normal weights and blood pressure
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The condition can increase the risk of delivering the baby prematurely, requiring NICU care and other complications of preterm
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The study, based on a survey of 1,13,043 people, found that high blood pressure was highly prevalent in urban areas and across India
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The greatest risks are when the temperature is above 70 degrees Fahrenheit and the humidity is more than 70 per cent.
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Don’t drink water half an hour after eating food. It is good to walk at least 100 steps immediately after food, for it checks blood sugar levels from rising.