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Time is brain: Recognise stroke symptoms and act quickly
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 26 (ANI): World Stroke Day is observed on the 29th of October each year in order to focus world attention on stroke and its impact on human life.
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High BP ups risk of heart valve disorder
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 18 (ANI): You may have to exercise and take a proper diet daily; as high blood pressure from early life may increase the risk of developing most common heart valve disorder, particularly among older people, warns a recent study.
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Rocky marriage raises men's risk of heart attack
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 10 (ANI): Ups and downs of marriage may impact men's heart health, says a recent study.
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Study finds another reason not to skip breakfast
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Oct. 3 (ANI): If you are one of those who like to skip breakfast because of any reason, then we have some important news for you.
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Wish to reduce high BP without taking pills? Try sauna bathing
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], September 30 (ANI): Middle-aged men taking sauna bath four to seven times a week are 50 per cent less likely to develop elevated blood pressure compared to men who take sauna only once a week, suggests a recent study.
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Uncontrolled hypertension can cause heart failure
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 28 (ANI): One of the most common lifestyle diseases today, hypertension affects every third person in the country.
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Improve heart health, this World Heart Day
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 28 (ANI): As per the statistics shared by World Health Organization, every year 17.5 million people suffer from cardiac ailments namely coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia and stroke amongst others.
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Take these simple pledges for a healthier heart
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 28 (ANI): Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) continue to adversely affect our nation as sedentary lifestyles are fast becoming the norm for an average working citizen.
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Physical activity can help those with cancer too, finds study
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Sept. 20 (ANI): According to a recent research, a group of scientists in a pilot study of 87 female breast cancer survivors, found that increase in physical activity doubled the women's post-treatment mental processing speed.
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Even teens can suffer organ damage from high blood pressure
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 18 (ANI): Turns out, organ damage from high blood pressure occurs not only in adults, but also in teens.
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Adults without partners less likely to monitor their BP
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], September 17 (ANI): Having a proper high school diploma and a partner are equally important, as according to a study, lower education level and having no partner are associated with a lower frequency of home blood pressure monitoring.
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Here's how gender influences high blood pressure risk factors
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 16 (ANI): A recent study has found that there are marked gender differences in what drives blood pressure in middle-age and adulthood, suggesting the need for gender-specific treatments for hypertension.
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