Blood pressure

The link between levels of physical activity and risk of cardiovascular disease in older people held true even for those with disabilities and chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and type 2 diabetes. read more

The study, published in the journal Neurology, involved 487,200 people in China with an average age of 51. Participants had no history of stroke or heart disease at the beginning of the study. read more

In addition to nicotine, e-cigarettes contain particulate matter, metals and flavorings - all of which could contribute to cardiovascular problems, said Wold in the study published in the journal Cardiovascular Research. read more

During the study, from January to August 2014, researchers conducted home interviews with 1,451 adults older than 60. Of these, 971 participants were given wrist monitors to measure their physical activity. read more

A new study has revealed that people with high blood pressure who take all their anti-hypertensive medication in one go at bedtime have better-controlled blood pressure and a significantly lower risk of death or illness. read more

The device, which is the size of a laptop, can perform about 40 essential tests even in the absence of electricity and internet. read more

A study, published in the American Journal of Physiology - Renal Physiology, found that the elderly, people with impaired kidney function and those taking a combination of certain drugs need to be extra mindful of their water intake. read more

Whether you’re taking a long walk around the city or a leisurely stroll after dinner, here are a few tips to follow to make sure you stay hydrated read more

The researchers found a high fibre diet is inversely related to cardiovascular risk factors and plays a protective role against cardiovascular disease. read more

People who had high blood pressure or diabetes and slept less than 6 hours had twice the increased risk of dying from heart disease or stroke. read more

How can we modify the damaging effects of stress on our hearts and our well-being? Limiting stressers may be one of the ways read more

Unhealthy diets are a leading cause of death globally and excess salt consumption is the biggest culprit, estimated to cause over 3 million deaths globally in 2017. read more

Long-term exposure to green spaces could play an important role in preventing metabolic syndrome as a whole, as well as individual components like large waist circumference, hypertension. read more

A recent study showed how gum disease, Periodontitis was associated with a 22 per cent raised risk for hypertension, while severe periodontitis was linked with 49 per cent higher odds of hypertension. read more

What and how much you eat determines the immunological response and susceptibility to disease more than your genes. read more