High blood pressure, or hypertension, remains one of the most widespread yet silent health concerns globally. It often develops without noticeable symptoms, but over time, it can significantly raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage. According to the Mayo Clinic, hypertension occurs when the force of blood against artery walls stays consistently…
AI, wearable devices, and telemedicine are transforming heart health, while lifestyle and environmental factors add new risks. Firstpost brings out experts’ views on how to monitor, prevent and manage heart disease effectively. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) continue to dominate as a leading cause of death worldwide, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimating nearly 17.9 million…
Updated on: Sept 02, 2025 08:21 am IST Cardiologist Dr Alok Chopra emphasises the importance of gut health for heart health, sharing lifestyle tips to prevent bloating and improve overall well-being. Your gut health is equally important to maintain your overall health. Moreover, a compromised gut impacts the functioning of your heart, too. According to…
Preventing and managing high blood pressure with healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as following a heart-healthy diet including reducing salt intake, staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight and managing stress—combined with early treatment with medication to lower blood pressure if necessary—are recommended to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, cognitive…
An international team, led by scientists from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has studied around 3000 people affected by the heart disease dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) – a driver of heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest. They discovered those who had a mutation in a particular gene called TTN were 21 times more likely to…
An ongoing pilot scheme for chronic disease screening could help save HK$2.7 billion (US$344 million) in medical expenses if 200,000 people join, Hong Kong authorities have said, with hepatitis B set to be included later. The Health Bureau said on Tuesday that the project would turn into a co-care “platform” and cover more diseases after…
New research reveals that eating kombu seaweed daily may help Japanese men lose body fat and improve their gut bacteria, without affecting thyroid health or causing adverse effects. Effects of Daily Kombu (Laminaria japonica) Intake on Body Composition, Blood Pressure, and Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Adult Japanese: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study. Image Credit: boommaval / Shutterstock In…
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often called a silent killer, it can quietly pave the way for serious health issues, including heart disease and other chronic conditions. Managing blood pressure is essential for long-term health and well-being. Observed every year on May 17, World Hypertension Day aims to raise awareness about the risks associated…
High blood pressure affects one in three adults in the UK and is a leading cause of coronary heart disease and stroke. But, there are ways to manage and reduce the condition through your diet. Doctors often recommend eating less salt to help lower blood pressure, which also has links to chronic kidney disease, heart…
Discover how managing five key cardiovascular risk factors before age 50 can dramatically extend your healthy years—this global study reveals how small changes now can have life-changing effects later. Study: Global Effect of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Lifetime Estimates. Image Credit: Orawan Pattarawimonchai / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine,…