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The measurements are fed to a machine learning algorithm which is able to accurately produce blood pressure readings 95 per cent of the time. (Photo: Quartz)

Prototype app can accurately measure blood pressure from selfies

Scientists define the method as 'transdermal optical imaging.'

7 Aug 2019 7:23 AM IST

People in their 50s should go for intensive blood pressure management. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Intensive blood pressure management is good for brain health

A new research states that intensive treatment for high blood pressure is better than standard treatment.

13 Sept 2019 1:16 PM IST

Opt for stairs instead of elevators. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

How to combat high blood pressure

Try these extremely simple exercises for better heart health.

3 Sept 2019 12:38 PM IST

Khushi added a new chapter in Indias history of dog cardiology.

Gurgaon cocker spaniel India's first dog to get a pacemaker

The seven-year-old's heart had been functioning at just four per cent of its capacity.

6 Feb 2020 2:21 AM IST

Every foreign-made semiconductor of any type anywhere in the world is now subject to US licence requirements if a Huawei company is in any way involved, directly or indirectly, in the transaction. (Photo | AP)

Huawei Watch D to come with blood pressure monitoring feature

The product is in its final stages of testing, and reportedly the accuracy rate is really good

28 Nov 2021 5:41 PM IST

Its true that maybe in 50% of the population, a stroke grows very quickly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise after stroke improves blood pressure, may prevent repeat...

Even a little bit of physical activity is important and beneficial.

24 May 2018 5:53 PM IST

Representational Image.(Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise after stroke improves blood pressure, may prevent repeat...

Researchers say blood pressure reductions were most significant for those who started exercising within six months of...

23 May 2018 10:00 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

7 reasons to take a nap today

13 March 2018 2:07 PM IST

When a trained pharmacist met men regularly at their local Los Angeles barbershop, clients were able to lower their blood pressure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Black barbershops can help clients lower blood pressure: study

High blood pressure is a chronic illness that requires a lifetime commitment to medication and lifestyle modification.

13 March 2018 9:29 AM IST

People who consumed more than 13.7 grams of salt daily had a two times higher risk of heart failure compared to those consuming less than 6.8 grams (Photo: AFP)

Study finds salt linked to elevated blood pressure, even with healthy...

Sodium is found not only in salt, but also in a variety of foods such as bread, milk, eggs, meat and shellfish.

7 March 2018 8:11 AM IST

Exercise may lower blood pressure by 9mmHg in patients.

Exercise can be another way of lowering blood pressure than medication

Exercise seems to have same reduction rate in blood pressure as medication.

29 Dec 2018 4:20 PM IST

Families with a parent who was pressured to diet growing up were also more likely to tease one another about weight. (Photo: Pixabay)

Why is it bad to lose weight too fast

The market is flooded with options to lose weight - crash diets, supplements, pills etc. - all promising a rapid weight...

22 May 2018 6:14 PM IST