Yoga to control high blood pressure

Yoga to control high blood pressure

Yoga expert Shalini Vadehra brings you some yoga asanas to control high blood pressure. ...
10:28 AM, Mar 21, 2012
Yoga to control high blood pressure

Yoga to control high blood pressure

Yoga expert Shalini Vadehra is back with some asanas to help control high blood pressure. ...
10:19 AM, Feb 01, 2012

Blood pressure genes 'found'

Blood pressure genes 'found' Washington: Scientists have identified at least 16 new genes which are linked to blood pressure, a key breakthrough they claim could pave the way for new treatments for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. An international team, led by the University of Western Australia, says that out of the 16, 10 genes could provide new clues to how the blood is regulated, the 'Nature' journal reported in its latest edition. The research...
03:12 PM, Sep 16, 2011
Yoga asanas to combat hypertension

Yoga asanas to combat hypertension

Shalini Vadehra brings to you a few yoga tips for high blood pressure. ...
09:23 AM, Jun 01, 2011
Hypertension on the rise in India

Hypertension on the rise in India

While the global blood pressure levels have dipped, they have significantly shot up in India. ...
09:49 AM, Feb 09, 2011

Kidney's role vital in managing blood pressure

Kidney's role vital in managing blood pressure  Washington: The kidneys play a vital role in maintaining blood pressure, says a new study. The organ is made up of roughly a million basic working units called nephrons, which remove waste products from the blood, recycle some substances and eliminate what is left as urine. The end segment of nephrons, called the distal nephron, helps set blood pressure by controlling the amount of sodium in our blood, according to...
03:44 PM, Jan 16, 2011

A pint of beer a day keeps the doctor away

A pint of beer a day keeps the doctor away London: Beer buffs, here's some news to cheer! Moderate drinking of ale and lager can cut the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, a new study has claimed. Spanish researchers, who carried out the study, said that drinking a pint of beer a day can also help you lose weight. To get maximum benefits from the beverage, they suggested to combine the drink with exercise and a healthy Mediterranean...
06:32 PM, Jan 14, 2011

Eating porridge daily 'can protect your heart'

Eating porridge daily 'can protect your heart' London: Porridge seems to be a hearty meal, for a new study has found that eating three portions of the wholegrain food daily can protect one's heart by slashing blood pressure levels. In fact, researchers at Aberdeen University have claimed that the breakfast staple could even be as effective as taking medication for a healthy heart. The study has concluded that if everyone added three portions of wholegrain food to...
12:53 PM, Dec 10, 2010

Some blood pressure pills increase cancer risk

Some blood pressure pills increase cancer risk In the spotlight are a common class of drugs called the angio-tensin-receptor blockers, prescribed for high blood pressure. ...
02:04 PM, Jun 18, 2010

Restrict salt intake to control blood pressure

Restrict salt intake to control blood pressure Restricting salt intake can help control blood pressure and make it easier for patients. ...
03:29 PM, May 29, 2010

People living in cities likely to have high BP

People living in cities likely to have high BP London: People who live in urban areas where air pollution is high tend to have higher blood pressure (BP) than those who live in less polluted areas, says a new research. The researchers used data from the Heinz Nixdorf Recall Study, an ongoing population-based study of almost 5,000 individuals that focusses on the development of heart disease. They analysed the effects of air pollution exposure on blood pressure between 2000...
10:22 AM, May 17, 2010
Are you suffering from hypertension?

Are you suffering from hypertension?

Check how hypertension is hitting more Indians by the day and why we need to watch out. ...
12:52 PM, May 12, 2010

Scream and vent your stress out

Scream and vent your stress out Mohali: Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh took a day's leave and left for his hometown Jalandhar to meet his mother after seeking permission from police authorities. India's top performer in the World Cup Yuvraj Singh also got security clearance to meet his friends. According to Chandigarh police sources, both cricketers sought permission from police authorities on Saturday in order to leave the premises of Hotel Taj where the teams are staying....
08:27 PM, Jan 08, 2008

Smoking during pregnancy can raise baby's BP

Smoking during pregnancy can raise baby's BP The study appeared in the online edition of journal Hypertension. ...
06:10 PM, Aug 03, 2007

Have hypertension? Try 'veg' salt

Have hypertension? Try 'veg' salt A new vegetable-extracted salt, developed by CSMCRI, has proved to be effective in controlling high blood pressure. ...
10:27 AM, Jun 09, 2007
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