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India is facing a growing problem with resistant hypertension. Out of 20 crore people with high blood pressure, only 2 crore have it under control. Experts say treatments like Renal Denervation may help those whose BP doesn't respond to medicine

At its Cupertino launch event, Apple introduced the Watch Series 11 and Watch Ultra 3, showcasing major upgrades in health, fitness, and connectivity. The Series 11 is Apple’s slimmest watch yet, featuring 5G support, stronger glass, and the ability to monitor chronic high blood pressure. It also debuts a Sleep Score feature for deeper rest insights.

Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) are being blamed for rising lifestyle diseases like obesity, diabetes and hypertension. Experts warn they are high in fat, sugar and salt, and low in nutrition. Instant and fast foods also fall under this unhealthy category

The Hyderabad-based premier nutritional institution, National Institute of Nutrition has come up with Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) plan, designed to help manage and potentially even lower the blood pressure

This was found during a recent survey conducted for the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the district. As per the survey, it was the youth who were suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes

While among healthy people, the heart’s age was found to be similar to the chronological age, for patients with diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and atrial fibrillation, the functional heart age was significantly higher

A common condition, White Coast Hypertension has many patients ending up recording elevated blood pressure in medical settings than during home monitoring

On an average, Indians consume 3-10 gm of salt per day, with 45% of the population consuming over 5 gm a day, according to NIN. But the WHO recommendation is 5 gm, i.e. 1 teaspoon, of common salt per day

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is known to increase stroke risk on its own. A recent study in the European Heart Journal revealed that individuals with kidney failure are significantly more likely to experience a heart attack or stroke and face a higher risk of death as a result.

Condition refers to set of lingering symptoms affecting varied body parts and persisting well beyond acute Covid infection period, including cough, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, difficulty in focusing

Even as these diseases, commonly known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are posing significant health risks, adopting a healthy lifestyle may be crucial and can dramatically help reduce the risks.

The study estimated gout prevalence and years lived with disability (YLDs) from 1990 to 2020 drawing on population-based data from 35 countries.

There is a need for concerted efforts to spread public awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and nutritional balance.

India’s healthcare spending is one of the lowest in the world -- just 1% of GDP, while deaths due to non-communicable diseases are among the highest

According to estimates from multiple public health specialists, the trend of steady rise in obesity, diabetes, hypertension and pre-diabetes stages will continue, as younger obese adults age into older adults

This study looks at bariatric surgery as a better long-term solution to control obesity and, as a result, high blood pressure.

The participants were followed for more than 30 years (average age of 79) and then asked to report any cognitive complaints.

Four out of five people with hypertension across the world are not adequately treated

The report shows an estimated 188.3 million adults aged 30-79 years live with hypertension in India.