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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 …

Tags: High Blood Pressure,hypertension,Office,Stress,Tension

World Hypertension Day 2013: Disease silently killing youngsters

May 17, 2013

Fast-moving lifestyles, unearthly hours at work, stress, addiction to alcohol and unhealthy meals are making more and more Indians fall prey to high blood pressure at a very young age. ‘The biggest problem with hypertension is …

Tags: hypertension,World Hypertension Day,World Hypertension Day 2013,youngsters

World Hypertension Day 2013: How your heartbeats affect your BP

May 17, 2013

May 17 is World Hypertension Day. According to the WHO (World Health Organisation), one in three people world over suffer from high blood pressure*. With India forming a significant part of this statistic, it is time we took …

Tags: Atrial fibrillation,Dr Aashish Contractor,Heart Attack,Heart diases,hypertension,Stroke,World Hypertension Day,World Hypertension Day 2013

Kidney disease: Why the young are now more prone to it

May 13, 2013

Top doctors in the capital have found that the youth in the country are increasingly becoming vulnerable to kidney failure given their liking for a sedentary lifestyle and addiction to smoking and liquor. As a result of the fast …

Tags: Alcholics,Diabetes,Diabetes mellitus,Heart disease,hypertension,Junk Food,Kidney disease,Smoking

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 …

Tags: Aspirin,CVD,Heart Attack,High Blood Pressure,hypertension

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. …

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CBSE all set to introduce a new subject called Health Education for Class 4 to Class 10 students

May 7, 2013

A new independent subject on health could soon be introduced as part of school education by the CBSE, according to a senior health ministry official. The subject which is likely to be called Health Education will be taught to …

Tags: CBSE,Childhood obesity,Diabetes,Health Education,Health ministry,Heart disease,hypertension,Lifestyle diseases

Heat-related health woes on the rise

May 3, 2013

With the summer months beckoning and temperature already spiking, experts are worried that there will be more and more people suffering from heat-related diseases. A recent survey by the Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) …

Tags: Ahmedabad,Blood Pressure,Diabetes,Diet summer tips,Heart disease,hypertension,IIPH,Indian Institute of Public Health,Summer diet,Summer heat

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 …

Tags: Blood sugar level,Cancer,Cardiovascular disease,Constipation,Fibre,High Blood Pressure,hypertension,Oats,Oats Chaat,Oats health benefits,Oats lollipop,Tasty oats recipe

Top reasons for lack of sexual desire in women

April 29, 2013

In my professional work specializing in female sexual dysfunction, low libido or low sexual desire is very common. For some women, they have never felt an interest in sex, and for others they have seen a change over a period of …

Tags: Hormonal imbalance,hypertension,Low libido,Medical condition,Obesity,Psychology,Psychotherapy,Rachel Hercman,Sexual dysfunction,Testosterone

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 …

Tags: Blood Pressure,Fruits,High Blood Pressure,hypertension

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 …

Tags: Blood Pressure,Egg whites,Eggs,High Blood Pressure,hypertension,Lower blood pressure

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 …

Tags: High Blood Pressure,hypertension,Lack of exercise,WHO,World Health Day

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 …

Tags: Diet,Food,Fresh fruits,High Blood Pressure,hypertension,Low salt diet,Nuts,Salt,Silent Killer,Vegetables,World Health Day,World Health Day 2013