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Claus for concern: why we should be worried about Santa’s health

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Yes, it’s that time of year when preparations begin for the arrival of that favourite festive visitor: Santa Claus.

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Low sodium diet: the benefits of reducing salt and what foods to eat

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Many people don’t measure their blood pressure properly at home – here’s how to get accurate readings

Measuring your blood pressure at home means you can take readings over several days to get a better picture of your health, instead of one-off measurements at the doctor’s clinic.

The Conversation

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High blood pressure is a ‘silent killer.’ Here’s what’s considered hypertension and when to call a doctor

Over time, hypertension can lead to serious medical problems including stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure.

Fortune

The truth about salt: how to avoid one of the world’s biggest hidden killers

Most of us consume far too much, which can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. But there are some simple ways to retrain your palate and reduce your intake

The Guardian - UK

Why is blood pressure control crucial for people with diabetes?

High blood sugar will make complications from diabetes much worse. Complications from diabetes are higher risks to heart, kidneys, eyes, and your general health in individuals with both high blood pressure and diabetes. Let's discuss some of the reasons why managing blood pressure becomes important for people with diabetes and…

The Times of India

Risk Factors Linked To Severe Stroke: Study Identifies Modifiable Lifestyle Choices, Manageable Conditions

The study found that three risk factors: high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, and smoking, not only increased the risk of stroke but were also linked to a higher risk of severe stroke.

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Less sugar in first 1,000 days of life protects against chronic disease, study finds

Risk of diabetes and high blood pressure significantly lower in middle age in UK adults given low-sugar diets in the womb and as infants

The Guardian - UK

Everyday items that could be harming kidneys secretly

Our kidneys work tirelessly, day in and day out, filtering waste from our bodies, balancing fluids, and keeping us healthy. Yet, many of us don’t give these vital organs the attention they deserve. We think of common culprits like poor diet or high blood pressure as threats to kidney health,…

The Times of India

Side effects of having too much salt

Salt is quite an important component of our food. It helps the body maintain fluid balance, increase nerve activity, and contract muscles. However, when consumed in excess, salt can hurt rather than benefit the body. Today, most individuals consume more salt than they require, thanks mostly to processed and packaged…

The Times of India

Are you holding your arm right while taking blood pressure reading? This might skew the result!

How you position your arm during blood pressure checks can have an impact on the accuracy of the readings. Having your arm in the wrong position during blood pressure checks can substantially increase blood pressure readings, leading to a possible misdiagnosis of high blood pressure, which may result in unnecessary…

The Times of India

Should you eat or avoid guava on an empty stomach? Here's the answer

With its incredible and unique taste, guava is a winter's delight. Nourishing our body with Vitamin C, antioxidants and loads of fibre, the fruit is especially beneficial for those with diabetes and high blood pressure. When it comes to starting your day with nutrient-dense foods, guava is considered an excellent…

The Times of India

6 potassium-rich foods to control blood pressure

In this fast-paced world, we often forget to take good care of ourselves. Our busy routine makes it difficult to focus on our health due to which we may develop nutritional deficiencies. Potassium is an important mineral for our body that plays an important role in managing health problems like…

The Times of India

Is your blood pressure slightly high? Here’s what doctors want you to know

The higher your blood pressure is, the more often you need to have it checked

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Scientists reveal best time to take high blood pressure tablets

Researchers said they have found ‘conclusive evidence’ that taking BP medicine in the evening is no better than taking it in the morning.

The Independent UK

Take high blood pressure tablets at a time that best suits you, scientists say

Researchers said they have found ‘conclusive evidence’ that taking BP medicine in the evening is no better than taking it in the morning.

Woman & Home

How to lower blood pressure: 9 ways to control it quickly and without medication

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions in the UK. Here, doctors reveal how you can lower your blood pressure through easy lifestyle changes

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Constipation increases your risk of a heart attack, new study finds – and not just on the toilet

If you Google the terms “constipation” and “heart attack” it’s not long before the name Elvis Presley crops up. Elvis had a longstanding history of chronic constipation and it’s believed he was straining very hard to poo, which then led to a fatal heart attack.

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Untreated Hypertension Linked To 42% Higher Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease: Study

Untreated hypertension is linked to a 42% higher risk of Alzheimer's disease in adults aged 60 or older, a study revealed.

Medical Daily

Chemicals In Common Makeup, Personal Care Products Raise Hypertension Risk In Pregnancy: Study

The study revealed that phenols and parabens could raise the risk of developing high blood pressure by 57%, and the risk is particularly high between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation.

The Times of India

Why is preeclampsia leading to maternal and infant mortality? Discussing the preventive strategies

Preeclampsia is a dangerous pregnancy condition characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to other organ systems, most often the liver and kidneys. It typically develops after the 20th week of pregnancy. It can also affect other organs in the body and be dangerous for both the mom…

The Independent UK

North Korean officials looking for medicines for Kim's obesity-related health problems, Seoul says

South Korea's spy agency says that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and suffers obesity-related health problems including high blood pressure and diabetes

Dynamite News

High blood pressure may increase risk of strokes, finds study

A Michigan Medicine study found that high systolic blood pressure (the top number on the blood pressure reading and how hard the heart pumps blood to the arteries) increases the risk of the two most common types of strokes over time. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Injectables for high blood pressure are in the works. Could they mean no more daily pills?

About one-third of adults have high blood pressure. Two-thirds of these have uncontrolled high blood pressure.

The Times of India

Drinking water in this particular glass can bring down BP naturally?

Social media is a perfect place for information; only if you know the right information. A piece of information, which is directly associated with a life-threatening health condition, is going viral over the internet, and that needs to be discussed. It is about a particular kind of stone and it…

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