Eating may affect  blood pressure reading For those suffering from hypertension, keeping a track of their blood pressure is crucial. This helps them monitor their heart health and thereby lower the risk of heart attack and stroke by taking medication whenever required. But to get an accurate number, it is crucial to take the reading…

Hand grip Exercise to lower high blood pressure  What is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure , also called hypertension, is a common health problem. It happens when there is an excessive long-term force of blood applied to the artery walls leading to heart diseases.  In India, the second most populous country in the worlds, the…

What is low blood pressure? Low blood pressure (hypotension) occurs when blood pressure drops below the normal range. Doctors generally define low blood pressure as 90/60 mm Hg or below, commonly said as “90 over 60” Usually, doctors only treat hypotension if it is severe enough to cause symptoms. Low blood pressure can be tempora…

Hypertension is a leading risk factor cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death worldwide, affecting low and high income countries alike. In India, the second most populous country in the worlds, the prevalence of hypertension is very high, with an estimated 207 million (25.3%) adults suffering from hypertension based on recent nationa…

What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. Your blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day. What do blood pressure numbers mean? Blood pressure is measured using two numbers: The first …