Tag: Hypertension
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CKD in India 2023: Second-Highest Global Cases (Lancet)
India’s CKD Burden in 2023 According to a global study published in The Lancet, India accounted for the second-highest number of people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in 2023, with an estimated 138 million individuals affected. This finding places India just behind China, which reported about 152 million cases. While these numbers are staggering,…
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India’s CKD Crisis: Second-Highest Global Cases in 2023, Lancet Study
Overview: A Widespread Kidney Health Challenge A global study published in The Lancet has revealed that India recorded the second-highest number of people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in 2023, totaling about 138 million. Only China registered more cases, with roughly 152 million. This finding underscores a kidney health crisis affecting a significant portion…
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Fitbit Labs Expands Testing with Unusual Trend Detection and Hypertension Study
Overview: Fitbit Labs rolls out new testing features Fitbit Labs, the innovation arm behind Fitbit’s health features, is advancing its testing programs with two high-interest developments: Unusual Trend Detection and a Hypertension Study Lab. As the personal health coach preview begins, users can expect deeper insights drawn from wearable data, aiming to help people catch…
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Fitbit Labs tests Unusual Trend Detection and Hypertension Study with Pixel Watch data
Fitbit Labs Expands its Health Research Toolkit Fitbit is quietly expanding its research toolkit beyond consumer fitness tracking with two new initiatives: Unusual Trend Detection and a Hypertension Study Lab. As the company previews the personal health coach feature, these efforts illustrate Fitbit’s push to translate wearable data into actionable health insights. The initiatives leverage…
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Type 2 Diabetes in Nepal: Prevalence of Comorbidities and Their Determinants
Overview Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing health challenge in Nepal, where the burden of chronic diseases is rising alongside urbanization and lifestyle changes. A cross-sectional study investigating the prevalence of comorbid conditions among people with T2DM sheds light on the multiple health issues these patients face and the factors that increase their…
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The Top Four Nutrients for Better Blood Pressure
Understanding blood pressure and nutrition Blood pressure is a vital sign that reflects how hard your heart works to pump blood through your arteries. Over time, elevated blood pressure can strain the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Nutrition plays a foundational role in supporting healthy blood pressure, alongside…
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Mouthwash and Heart Health: Can a Tiny Swish Affect Blood Pressure?
The Mouth–Heart Connection We often think of mouthwash as a quick fix for bad breath or a step toward cavity prevention. Yet emerging research suggests the mouth plays a surprising role in cardiovascular health. Our mouths host billions of bacteria that participate in complex chemical processes, including the conversion of dietary nitrates into nitric oxide…
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Mouthwash and Heart Health: How a Tiny Swish Can Affect Blood Pressure
Why Mouthwash and Blood Pressure Might Be Connected Most of us reach for mouthwash to freshen breath or reduce plaque, not to steer heart health. Yet recent research suggests a surprising link: the mouth’s biochemical activity can influence the body’s nitric oxide system, a key player in regulating blood vessel tone and blood pressure. The…
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Mouthwash and Heart Health: How Even a Tiny Swish Can Elevate Blood Pressure
The Mouth-Heart Connection We often think of mouthwash as a quick fix for fresh breath or plaque control. Yet recent research suggests a deeper link between oral care and heart health. The mouth hosts a diverse microbiome that does more than protect teeth. Some bacteria in this ecosystem convert dietary nitrates from vegetables like spinach…
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Maxicare Expands Prima Prepaid Health Cards for Filipinos
Maxicare Expands Prima Prepaid Health Cards to Cover More Stages of Life Health maintenance organization Maxicare Healthcare Corp. has broadened its prepaid healthcare options under the Prima brand, introducing a wider range of cards designed to simplify access, affordability, and personalization for Filipinos at different life stages. Distributed exclusively by MaxiHealth, the Prima lineup now…