Pressure

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products and reduced intake of saturated fats, designed to lower high blood pressure will lead to significant decrease in uric acid levels, the main causative agent of gout,  an extremely painful form of ...

Three-quarters of the world's adults with hypertension live in low- and middle-income countries and may lack access to proper care, says a study.The researchers found that more than 30 per cent of adults worldwide live with high blood pressure, and 75 ...

A steady blood circulation is one of the most vital parameters for the well being of a human being. Knowingly or unknowingly we tend to become victims of this disorder at times. Smoking, lack of proper exercise, poor dietary habits are ...

Chronic kidney disease affects millions of people, radically curtailing their quality of lives and forcing them to live on the edge, and is a major health concern worldwide. The affected people lead difficult lives, dreading the eventuality of dialysis or the ...

The carbon dioxide emission in the atmosphere is the major source of global warming and it enhances the greenhouse effect as well. During the pre-industrial time, the carbon dioxide gas was mainly emitted from the respiratory tracts of animals, from volcanic ...

There are several herbs in Ayurveda that are believed to have exceptional health benefits and are being widely used as a medicine since ancient times. One such herb is Gotu Kola, which is scientifically known as 'Centella asiatica' that has numerous ...

High blood pressure (hypertension) has been a growing health concern, especially among the urban working class of people. Excess work stress, sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical exercise and to add to it, heaps of junk food consumption are a few among ...

Thanks to laptops and smartphones.. They help the office goers to take their work anywhere, in the bedroom, lounge and even on the rare kids' outing as well. These gadgets make it easier for the workers to constantly check the emails. ...