“By 2030, 25% of all deaths will be due to non-communicable cardio vascular diseases and 16% due to malignancies, which need attention right now. The situation can be avoided.” read more

May 17 is known as World Hypertension Day. From 2013 to 2018, the theme of World Hypertension Day has been ‘Know Your Numbers’. Knowing your blood pressure can help you be more aware about abnormally high blood pressure and also arterial blood pressure. Hindustan Times spoke to a few doctors who shed some light on the symptoms, reasons for this disease and preventive measures that could be taken to combat this lifestyle disease. (Kabir Bhandari)read more

Fifteen of all strokes are caused by haemorrhagic stroke when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, leading to permanent damage. While all people with acute stroke benefit from treatment on a stroke unit, there is currently no specific treatment for haemorrhagic... read more

In 2017-18, 74,77,101 patients were screened and 2,06,935 diagnosed as positive for hypertension. read more

World Hypertension Day is celebrated on May 17 every year. Since 2013, the theme of the WHD is: Know your numbers. Here’s everything you need to know about this lifestyle disease, from its causes to symptoms to cure. read more

People suffering with Type II diabetes can benefit from participating in CrossFit. read more

To lose weight, control diabetes and cholesterol levels, here’s your best exercise. Fitness experts say walking is the nearest activity to perfect exercise. read more

Daily exercises and a healthy diet may not be enough to lose weight or stop weight gain, say fitness experts. If you suffer from any of these 9 health conditions, you could be struggling to reach your fitness goals. Weight gain increases the risk of... read more

Apart from ECG and BP monitoring features, tband can measure heart rate as well as resting heart rate. read more

One in every eight Indian suffers from high blood pressure, according to the National Family Health Survey, which screened 22.5 million adults across 100 districts in Indian in 2017. The survey, conducted by the Union health ministry, also concluded... read more

Cold soups are among the best foods to keep yourself refreshed and cool during the scorching summers, say Delhi NCR chefs. read more

Don Gorske, a retired prison guard, gobbled down his 30,000 th burger last week. He has eaten almost two burgers a day since 1972 and says his cholesterol and blood pressure are fine. read more

If you suffer from chronic kidney diseases, diabetes or high BP, here’s one simple thing you can add to your treatment: Drink lot of water. Increased water intake improves kidney function through the suppression of the antidiuretic hormone, say expe... read more

Diabetes, obesity, cancer and infertility could have a surprising trigger: Heating food in plastic container in a microwave. According to a study, it releases 95% of all chemicals, which could prove harmful for you. read more

A new global effort called May Measurement Month is urging people to get tested, monitor their BP, to avoid the silent killer that is hypertension. read more