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Beware of high stress jobs, they may lead to death

May 18, 2013

A stressful job can change the way body handles fat, resulting in raised cholesterol levels and even a heart disease, almost fatal for anyone. According to Spanish researchers, stressful situations affect how the body metabolises …

World Hypertension Day: Mobile phone calls can cause blood pressure spikes

May 16, 2013

May 17 is World Hypertension Day. A study released at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hypertension in San Francisco found that talking on a mobile phone causes systolic blood pressure - the higher number in a blood …

Revealed – how aspirin prevents heart attacks!

May 12, 2013

A Florida Atlantic University researcher has published a review for clinicians on the optimal utilization of aspirin to treat and prevent heart attacks as well as commentary on the cholesterol lowering drugs to prevent colorectal …

Drugs for hypertension or high blood pressure: How they work and why you might need them

May 9, 2013

People with hypertension are at a higher risk for several other health complications such as stroke and heart disease. So, if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, it is vital you take your medication as prescribed. …

Obese young men likelier to die early

April 30, 2013

Families of chubby youngsters, beware! Men who turn obese in their early 20s are significantly less likely to reach their middle age, a new study published in the British Medical Journal has suggested. Also such youngsters are …

5 reasons to start eating oats today

April 29, 2013

Eating oats can protect your system from various serious ailments. Rich in fibres and proteins, they are a good source of essential fatty acids, plant chemicals, amino acids and vitamin E. They also are rich in copper, iron, zinc …

15 health benefits of garlic

April 30, 2013

Indian curries are incomplete without garlic – a simple ingredient with packed health benefits. It is very strong and bitter but adds an unbelievable flavour to the cuisine. Any description of garlic is incomplete without …

Fruit doesn’t really lower your blood pressure!

April 12, 2013

A new study found that eating raw fruits doesn’t necessarily lower blood pressure. Larger, more rigorous studies have found that eating more fruits and vegetables does lower blood pressure over time, but the specific role of …

Egg whites lower your blood pressure!

April 10, 2013

A study by American scientists presented on Wednesday supports the view that a substance in egg white has the ability to lower blood pressure without negative effects. Scientists reported that a component of egg whites, already …

High blood pressure kills 1.5 m each year in South East Asia: WHO

April 8, 2013

A World Health Organisation (WHO) statement said in New Delhi on Sunday that nearly 1.5 million people die every year in south-east Asia due to high blood pressure. ‘High blood pressure or hypertension is the leading risk …

World Health Day 2013: 10 diet tips for hypertension

April 7, 2013

When someone is diagnosed with hypertension, it can be quite confusing when it comes to diet restrictions and lifestyle changes. Most people are under the impression that reducing salt intake is all it takes to control …

World Health Day 2013: Don’t neglect that borderline hypertension

April 7, 2013

Most people above the age of 30, when they visit their family doctor they get their blood pressure measured. Often the doctor tells them that it is on the ‘borderline’ and they should measure it again after a few weeks. …

‘Risk of heart disease increases by 34% in people with gum and periodontal disease’ (Expert interview)

April 6, 2013

Hypertension and gum disease are two sides of the same coin. Improper nutritional habits, lack of physical activity, stress, smoking, age, obesity, lipid disorders and diabetes mellitus are commonly accepted as the risk factors …

42% Keralites suffer from hypertension

April 5, 2013

Kerala Health Minister V.S. Sivakumar on Friday said 42 percent of Kerala's population suffers from high blood pressure. The minister was speaking ahead of World Health Day, which falls on Sunday. WHO's theme for health day this …

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