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  • Beetroot juice found to lower blood pressure in older adults: Researchers say

    Beetroot juice found to lower blood pressure in older adults: Researchers say

    New research shows that beetroot juice can lower blood pressure in older adults by improving circulation and changing oral bacteria to increase nitric oxide levels.

  • Diet tips: 10 health benefits of sesame seeds in daily meal

    Diet tips: 10 health benefits of sesame seeds in daily meal

    Sesame seeds are small but mighty when it comes to nutrition – they’re full of calcium, protein, healthy fats and antioxidants. Including a modest amount in your daily diet may make your bones stronger, your heart healthier, your digestion smoother, your skin a little bit more glowing.

  • Diabetes and hypertension: Control the 'silent killers' with this expert-approved diet guide

    Diabetes and hypertension: Control the 'silent killers' with this expert-approved diet guide

    The connection between food, diabetes, and blood pressure cannot be denied. Eating the right food in the correct quantities keeps sugar in the blood and blood pressure under check without the need for medicines down the line. According to an expert, one cannot change their genes, but can change what they put on their plate.

  • Study says too much salt may impact your brain health, not just your blood pressure

    Study says too much salt may impact your brain health, not just your blood pressure

    High blood pressure is often associated with the kidneys and blood vessels. But new research shows too much salt can inflame the brain itself, changing how the body regulates blood pressure

  • Silent hypertension: Why so many Indians don't know they have high blood pressure

    Silent hypertension: Why so many Indians don't know they have high blood pressure

    High blood pressure is known as a silent killer and many Indians are not even aware that they are suffering from this disease. The untreated hypertension is linked with heart attacks, strokes and kidney issues.

  • High BP despite medication? Here’s how Renal Denervation helps with Resistant Hypertension

    High BP despite medication? Here’s how Renal Denervation helps with Resistant Hypertension

    While resistant hypertension is a prevalent disease in India affecting as many as 20 crore adults, renal denervation, which is an advanced therapy, has come to the rescue of patients. Its recent clinical experiences have shown positive results, giving patients hope of needing fewer medications, making fewer hospital visits, and living a more active, fulfilling life.

  • Is your blood pressure out of control? Watch out for symptoms of resistant hypertension

    Is your blood pressure out of control? Watch out for symptoms of resistant hypertension

    Resistant hypertension is associated with an extremely high risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney damage. Timely diagnosis, adoption of general lifestyle, thorough examination is necessary to safeguard the long-term health.

  • Health benefits of almonds: 10 ways this superfood helps your heart, metabolism, blood sugar levels

    Health benefits of almonds: 10 ways this superfood helps your heart, metabolism, blood sugar levels

    Health benefits of almonds: Almonds might seem like a simple snack, but along with a good crunch they being a plethora of benefits; from helping your heart and metabolism to supporting gut health and blood sugar.

  • 7 early symptoms of high blood pressure, from chest pain to breathlessness, more

    7 early symptoms of high blood pressure, from chest pain to breathlessness, more

    High blood pressure rarely shows itself, until it’s done serious harm. But there are signs your body gives you. Catching them early can protect your heart, your mind, and your life. Here’s how: 

  • Anaemia, diabetes, back pain: Add these expert-approved healthy beverages to your daily diet

    Anaemia, diabetes, back pain: Add these expert-approved healthy beverages to your daily diet

    Sometimes, the solution to everyday health struggles lies in your cup. Be it soothing back pain or managing diabetes, Dr Saurabh Sethi, an AIIMS doctor, who is also Harvard and Stanford-trained, shares easy beverage options that can support your health, right from your kitchen to your glass.

  • Best exercises, diet tips to control blood pressure, balance hormones naturally when you are in your 40s

    Best exercises, diet tips to control blood pressure, balance hormones naturally when you are in your 40s

    Tips to manage high blood pressure: Your 40s often come with subtle,but significant, health changes, from hormonal dips to rising blood pressure. But it’s not all bad. With a few smart lifestyle changes, you can stay ahead of these shifts. Here are simple tips to what to eat, skip and do.

  • Sitting is the new smoking: Your desk job is silently damaging your veins, here's how to prevent it

    Sitting is the new smoking: Your desk job is silently damaging your veins, here's how to prevent it

    Causes of varicose veins: Varicose veins aren’t just about ageing or looks. If you sit at a desk for hours, your vein health could be quietly suffering. Uncover how modern work habits affect circulation, and tips to manage and prevent vein damage before it leads to complications.

  • Hypertension and habits: How lifestyle changes help lower blood pressure levels

    Hypertension and habits: How lifestyle changes help lower blood pressure levels

    High blood pressure can often be managed more effectively with lifestyle changes alongside medication. Healthy habits like eating well, exercising, reducing salt, and managing stress address the root causes, boost medication effectiveness, and support long-term heart health. Here’s how.

  • Stress, sleep and salt: Why high blood pressure is no longer just a number

    Stress, sleep and salt: Why high blood pressure is no longer just a number

    High blood pressure often goes unnoticed, yet it increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, dementia, and heart failure. Modern habits, salty food, stress, and poor sleep, make it worse. Regular monitoring and simple lifestyle changes can prevent long-term damage and save lives.

  • World Hypertension Day 2025: Causes, symptoms and cure for resistant hypertension

    World Hypertension Day 2025: Causes, symptoms and cure for resistant hypertension

    World Hypertension Day: Every year, May 17 is observed as World Hypertension Day to raise awareness about high blood pressure and its serious health risks. Here’s a closer look at what resistant hypertension is, along with its symptoms, risks, and ways to manage it.

  • Diet guide: More potassium in daily diet reduces Alzheimer’s risk, supports better brain health

    Diet guide: More potassium in daily diet reduces Alzheimer’s risk, supports better brain health

    Potassium rich foods: Studies suggest a promising link between diet and brain health. So next time you shop for groceries, consider adding potassium-rich foods like bananas, leafy greens, sweet potatoes, or avocados to your basket. It could make a difference in your long-term brain health.

  • World Hypertension Day 2025: How stress quietly raises blood pressure, why managing it is crucial

    World Hypertension Day 2025: How stress quietly raises blood pressure, why managing it is crucial

    How to control high blood pressure: Managing stress is an important step in protecting your heart. On this World Hypertension Day, make a conscious choice to slow down, breathe, and prioritise your well-being of your your heart. Here’s how stress affects your heart, and what you can do to manage it.

  • Mother’s Day wellness tips: Small ways moms can start putting themselves first

    Mother’s Day wellness tips: Small ways moms can start putting themselves first

    This Mother’s Day, let all moms know that they must care for themselves, and make their wellness a priority. When a mother feels strong, both physically and mentally, her love and care become even more powerful, say experts.

  • These four foods in your daily diet will reduce high blood pressure, the silent killer

    These four foods in your daily diet will reduce high blood pressure, the silent killer

    How to reduce high blood pressure: While no single food can prevent or cure high blood pressure, making mindful dietary choices can have a profound impact. Here are four foods that can help reduce blood pressure and improve heart health.

  • Hypertension: Reduce stress, boost heart health with balanced diet, regular yoga, easy exercises

    Hypertension: Reduce stress, boost heart health with balanced diet, regular yoga, easy exercises

    Hypertension can be managed with positive lifestyle changes and regular check-ups. While the latter requires visiting your doctor, the former can be achieved through a healthy diet, regular exercise, and managing stress. Discover the symptoms, causes and preventive tips:

  • How to lower high blood pressure naturally: Add these simple herbs to your healthy diet for quick results

    How to lower high blood pressure naturally: Add these simple herbs to your healthy diet for quick results

    Best Herbs to lower blood pressure naturally: Herbs are small, natural additions to your diet that may help manage high blood pressure and also nurture your well-being, one cup of herbal tea or concoction at a time. Here are the benefits of garlic, ginger, arjuna bark, hibiscus and celery.

  • Hypotension: Reduce low blood pressure health risks with small meals and daily exercises, curb salt intake

    Hypotension: Reduce low blood pressure health risks with small meals and daily exercises, curb salt intake

    Hypotension, or low blood pressure, occurs when blood flow is insufficient, causing symptoms like dizziness, fainting, and fatigue. It can stem from dehydration, blood loss, medications, or underlying health issues. Here’s how lifestyle changes and other steps can help manage and raise your blood pressure safely.

  • Causes of dementia: Genetics, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity are high risk factor

    Causes of dementia: Genetics, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity are high risk factor

    Dementia cases are rising, but early action, healthy habits, and focused health policies can help reduce its impact, according to a study using over 30 years of data from the ARIC-NCS. Discover the causes, risks and preventive measures.

  • Addicted to reels? It can cause high blood pressure, hypertension, finds study

    Addicted to reels? It can cause high blood pressure, hypertension, finds study

    The study, conducted on 4,318 young and middle-aged people in China, found that the more participants spent time watching reels, the more susceptible they were to high blood pressure and hypertension.

  • Reduce hypertension risk with healthy diet, daily exercises, simple lifestyle changes

    Reduce hypertension risk with healthy diet, daily exercises, simple lifestyle changes

    Can healthy lifestyle changes help control hypertension (high blood pressure)? Uncover how healthy habits like eating well, exercising, and managing stress can help lower blood pressure.

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