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Over 75% Indians with hypertension have uncontrolled BP: Lancet study
•High blood pressure, often known as hypertension, is one of the major causes of early mortality and morbidity and a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD)
Innovative therapy for Type 2 diabetes management
Dr Shehla Shaikh •T2DM therapy is primarily aimed towards controlling blood glucose levels, holistic management of the condition is the need of the hour
How obesity and hypertension heighten risks of kidney cancer
Dr Sanjay Garg •If a person is suffering from obesity or hypertension, the risk of developing this fatal disease doubles
World Hypertension Day 2022: Here are some fruits and vegetables that regulate high blood pressure
Trendingdesk •Those who suffer from hypertension are advised to follow a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables and reduce their salt intake as well. Oranges, cucumber, garlic and tomatoes can be extremely beneficial for controlling high blood pressure.
Why symptoms of heart attack look different for men and women
Dr Tilak Suvarna •The ways to protect oneself from a heart attack are similar for both genders
Karwa Chauth 2021: Find out when fasting could be unsafe
Trendingdesk •A number of women face various health issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure, which make fasting unfeasible. In such cases they can give the fasting a miss and stick to puja and rituals only
World Heart Day 2021: Why early menopause is a risk factor for coronary heart disease
Dr Sunita Varma •In the reproductive phase, female sex hormones have a protective effect on cardiovascular health making it rare for young women to have heart attacks
World Heart Day 2021: Why steroids are linked to higher heart disease risk
Dr Viney Jetley •For patients who are in need of long-term steroid use, it is advised to have a discussion with a medical professional around this
Heart diseases can be hereditary but none are destined to the fate of parents or grandparents
Dr Ramakanta Panda •Improved lifestyle choices are hard but they can influence heart disease risk and slow the progression of heart disease
Non-communicable diseases rise in India as unhealthy lifestyle choices continue to be the norm
Dr Ajay Aggarwal •The non-communicable diseases can be of long duration, and they may be a result of a combination of different factors including genetic, physiological, environmental, and behavioral