Hypertension is the most important risk factor for the chronic disease burden across the world. Global Burden of Diseases study in 2017 reported high systolic BP as the leading risk factor across the globe that accounted for 10.2 million deaths. Indians are more prone to hypertension and heart disorders, and are affected at a younger age than the Europeans.Prevalence Estimates In IndiaAs per the Fourth National Family Health Survey, in India 13.8 percent of men in the age group of 15 to 49 years and 8.8 percent of women aged between 15 to 54 years, suffer from hypertension Continue reading →

High blood pressure: Intake of vitamin D can help you control high blood pressure, says study Vitamin D deficiency and hypertension are linked to each other. This might surprise you but studies have described the link between the two. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for the human body. Continue reading →

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Indians have been estimated to consume almost double the recommended intake of salt as evident from a study conducted by the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI). The estimated average salt consumption among Indians is approximately 11 grams per day which is almost double the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended upper intake limit of 5 grams per day. This predisposes Indians to a high risk of developing various cardiovascular disorders including hypertension or high blood pressure Continue reading →

The number of children worldwide living in heart attack territory has gradually risen over the past two decades, hand in hand with the obesity epidemic. Continue reading →

To help those with heart and circulatory disorders live longer and better lives, the British Heart Foundation(BHF) has awarded the University College London (UCL) a 1 million grant (about $1.28 million) over five years. Specifically, funding from the BHF Research Accelerator Award will help UCL build a research team that will focus on data science and computational biology using biological data to develop mathematical models to understand biology. Part of the funding will be used to strengthen and grow vital National Health Service (NHS) partnerships beyond University College London Hospitals, including with theRoyal Free Hospital a national referral center for pulmonary hypertension Continue reading →

A recent survey has revealed that more than half of the people living in metro cities in India are likely to give in to road rage due to stress. With life becoming increasingly high-paced, many in India suffer from stress ensuing from long commutes. On average, Indians spend 7 percent of their day commuting to and from work. Continue reading →