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Having just one beer or glass of wine a day can increase systolic blood pressure — the “top number” that shows how much pressure blood exerts against artery walls when the heart beats — even in people who don’t have hypertension, a new study suggests. “Even low alcohol consumption is detrimental to human health,” says senior study author Marco Vinceti, MD, PhD, a professor of epidemiology and public health at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Medical School in Italy. Dr. Vinceti also serves as an adjunct professor at the Boston University School of Public Health. What Is a Healthy Number for Blood Pressure? For most adults, blood pressure is considered normal when the systolic reading is less than 120 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and the diastolic reading is below 80 mmHg, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). People are diagnosed with hypertension...

Why Kidney Health Is Important? Kidney health is important as these organs play a crucial role in filtering waste products, toxins and excess fluids from the blood. They help regulate electrolyte levels, blood pressure and red blood cell production. Proper kidney function is essential for maintaining overall bodily balance and preventing the buildup of harmful substances. Healthy kidneys also activate vitamin D, supporting bone health. Uncontrolled Diabetes Poorly managed diabetes can damage blood vessels in the kidneys, impairing their function over time. Elevated blood sugar levels can lead to diabetic nephropathy, a significant cause of kidney failure. High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Chronic hypertension puts excessive strain on the blood vessels in the kidneys, leading to decreased blood flow and eventual kidney damage. It is a leading risk factor for kidney failure. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Progressive kidney damage from conditions like glomerulonephritis or polycystic k...

Your kidneys and the circulatory system work hand in hand. Kidneys need many blood vessels to filter out the waste from our blood. So, not only does high blood pressure affect the kidneys significantly but at the same time, the functionality of the kidneys can also have a direct impact on your blood pressure readings. As a young adult, high blood pressure is not that common but many youngsters do suffer from it. As per experts, it is a common myth that high blood pressure can only affect the elderly. There is no age bar to the condition. Anybody can develop hypertension. As per experts, hypertension can be both primary and secondary. The former has no known cause but the latter is usually caused by an underlying condition affecting the kidneys, thyroid, adrenal gland and others. Hypertension and kidney disease among youngsters Dr Sanjeev Gulati, Principal Director, Nephrology and Kidney Transplant, Fortis Escorts (Okhla, New Delhi) said that there is no age bar for high blood pressu...

A sudden drop in temperature in the North-India has left people of all age groups struggling with chronic health conditions. In a shocking report, coming in from Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, at least 25 people have died due to sudden heart attacks and brain strokes due to the cold wave. According to the officials, seventeen of these died even before they could be given any medical aid. How does a cold wave affect your heart? According to doctors, extremely low temperature often leads to a sudden increase in blood pressure and blood clotting, which can cause heart attack and brain stroke. Uttar Pradesh's control room of the Cardiology Institute has also reported a sudden spike in heart cases. "723 heart patients came to the emergency and OPD earlier last week." Who Are At Risk of Heart Attacks Due To Cold Wave? Heart attack is a condition that is marked by the sudden blockage in the heart created by certain health conditions, which can stop the blood flow in the arteries....

High blood pressure can be dangerous, but people can take proactive steps to manage it. However, what works for one person might not work for someone else.Researchers are still working to understand the most effective methods and add-on therapies for controlling blood pressure.A pilot study recently published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology looked at the effectiveness of yoga as a way to help manage high blood pressure. Compared to the control group, the group that did yoga saw more significant improvements in resting blood pressure and heart rate compared to stretching. There are many medications that have proven to be effective in lowering your blood pressure. But lifestyle changes such as exercise, diet, refraining from smoking, and hydration have also been proven to enhance the effectiveness of the drugs Yoga for 15 minutes a day This particular pilot study examined the benefits of yoga in blood pressure management. The study included sixty participants who had hypertension...

Hypertension or high BP is a rapidly spreading lifestyle disease. This disease is also a matter of concern because its symptoms appear for a long time and during this time the body continues to suffer due to high blood pressure levels. A person suffering with high BP may also be at increased risk of a variety of health problems. For example, the risk of heart attack or stroke is significantly higher in patients with high BP. Disadvantages of Uncontrolled BP Levels At the same time, it can be difficult for people to do everyday tasks in a simple way. In this article, we talk about how high blood pressure levels cause bad effects or damage to the vital organs of the body. These organs are also damaged According to experts, high blood pressure levels can also cause a lot of damage to the heart, eyes and arteries. Apart from this, the sexual life of people can also be affected by this. But, the organ that is most affected by high BP is the kidney. Yes, the kidneys can suffer a lot due ...

High blood pressure quite often runs in families particularly those of Afro-Caribbean or South Asian origin - it is more common in older people and in people who are obese, do not exercise, eat a diet high in salt, drink high amounts of alcohol and smoke and have high blood cholesterol levels. These factors also significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and place a strain on the heart by forcing it to pump harder - heart muscle that has to work harder is more likely to fail, especially if the arteries supplying the heart muscle have also been damaged by atherosclerosis. There are several types of pregnancy–induced hypertension and all can harm the mother's kidneys and other organs, and can cause low birth weight and early delivery. Preeclampsia is a serious condition of pregnancy and is related to increased blood pressure and protein in the mother's urine as a result of kidney problems - Preeclampsia affects the placenta, and it can affect the mother's kidn...