No gym, no equipment, no sweat: This 800-year-old Chinese exercise is quietly fixing high blood pressureAn 800-year-old Chinese exercise once practiced quietly in parks and public squares is now drawing global attention after scientists discov...
12 May, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
7 surprising benefits of red bananas and how they compare with yellow varietiesRed bananas offer a unique flavor and impressive nutritional profile, boasting vitamins C and B6, potassium, and magnesium. These fruits su...
08 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Kidney health warning: 10 common habits that could be putting your kidneys at serious risk, according to doctorsKidney health is silently impacted by everyday habits, with diet and lifestyle playing a crucial role. Excess salt, processed foods, and hi...
07 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
No sugar, lifestyle change, 10,000 steps not enough against diabetes and BP risks, warns top doctor. He suggests adding 2 more things to your routineNeurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar warns that common health efforts like daily walking and cutting sugar may offer a false sense of security. He ...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
A simple daily habit may quietly reduce hypertension risk: New research hints at a surprising tool against high blood pressureA study published in the American Journal of Hypertension suggests that taking a daily multivitamin may help reduce high blood pressure ris...
09 Dec, 2025, 07.12 PM IST
Apollo doctor recommends: 3 lifestyle changes important to protect heart health and naturally lower high BP riskApollo Hospitals neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar shared three practical lifestyle habits that can naturally help lower the risk of high blood ...
01 Nov, 2025, 06.31 PM IST
Lower your blood pressure with these 21 power foods, and avoid these common dietary pitfallsHigh blood pressure affects nearly half of U.S. adults, often unknowingly, but dietary changes can be as effective as medication. The DASH ...
07 Jun, 2025, 01.43 AM IST
World Hypertension Day: Identifying risks, monitoring high BP, and adopting preventive measures to address this silent killerTo address the ticking bomb called hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, The Economic Times, in collaboration with USV...
20 May, 2024, 07.05 PM IST
Cutting down on salt intake as good as medicines for high BP: StudyA recent study published in JAMA suggests that reducing salt intake can be as effective as commonly prescribed medications for managing hig...
28 Nov, 2023, 04.55 PM IST
Patients with high blood pressure double to 130 crore: WHO's first-ever report details devastating impact of hypertensionThe World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever report on hypertension, highlighting the need to address this silent killer...
19 Sep, 2023, 07.38 PM IST
Check your sodium intake, excessive consumption may lead to hypertension, renal failureStudies show that there has been a surge in the number of patients as young as 25-30 years seeking dialysis.
11 Sep, 2018, 08.46 AM IST
World Hypertension Day: The silent killer can cause erectile dysfunctionUnlike stroke and heart attack, the correlation between hypertension and sexual health in men is a lesser known fact.
17 May, 2018, 02.18 PM IST
Even an occasional puff, drink may up hypertension and diabetes riskThese two lifestyle disease are the highest in Chennai, Mumbai and Bengaluru, according to a study.
15 May, 2018, 01.20 PM IST
Want to keep your kidney safe? Consume less saltKidney failure is among the top five major causes of death in India.
09 Apr, 2018, 07.34 PM IST
Hypertension can be a silent killer! Know the causes, symptoms and treatmentsHypertension is the leading cause of death (smoking is second), making it the most dominant silent killer disease.
16 May, 2017, 12.25 PM IST
Hypertensed? Here's how you can keep your coolA healthy diet and a proper lifestyle are musts in dealing with hypertension.
20 May, 2016, 02.26 PM IST
Five ways to prevent hypertensionIt is one of the most important precipitators of heart disease and stroke - thereby making it the number one cause of premature death.
31 Jan, 2016, 11.02 AM IST