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High Blood Pressure Cases In Children, Teens Doubled In Last 20 Years, Says New Lancet Study
Prevalence of hypertension or high blood pressure among children and teenagers has nearly doubled in the last two decades, from 3.2 per cent in 2000 to over six per cent in 2020.
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Sleep Apnea: Are You At Risk? Here's What To Do
In this article, we share factors that put you at risk of sleep apnea and how to overcome these factors.
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Limiting Sugar Intake in Early Childhood Reduces Risk of Diabetes and Hypertension, Claims New Study
A recent study shows that children who experienced sugar rationing during WWII were less likely to develop diabetes and hypertension later in life. Conducted by researchers at the University of Southern California, the findings suggest that sugar restriction during early developmental years can have significant long-term health benefits. The study ...
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Common Signs Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
In this article, we share some common signs of OSA you must look out for.
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Rise In Hypertension Among Children In India Alarming: AIIMS
Dr Kiran Goswami, Professor, Centre for Community Medicine, AIIMS said that hypertension is a major modifiable risk factor, and accounts for most premature deaths in the country, especially in the younger population.
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World Hypertension Day 2024: Understanding High Blood Pressure In Children, A Silent Threat
Many children with hypertension, do not have any symptoms but if left untreated can go on to develop headaches, blurring of vision, chest pain, easy fatigue, even fainting attacks and seizures.
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High Blood Pressure In Children: Know Symptoms, Causes And Complications
Hypertension primarily affects adults, however, it is now becoming common in children and teens.
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Can Sleep Apnea Cause Memory Issues?
Here we share a list of ways in which sleep apnea can affect our mental health.
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Air Pollution Linked To High Blood Pressure, Heart Diseases In Children: Study Addresses
According to studies, exposure to high levels of air pollutants during childhood increases the likelihood of high blood pressure in children and adolescents and the risk of high blood pressure as adults.
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Vitamin D-Rich Diet During Pregnancy May Prevent High BP In Kids; Foods Suggested By Expert
Vitamin D for Hypertension: Children are at a great risk if their mothers have a high BP condition called preeclampsia during pregnancy. Here are vitamin D-rich foods you must have.
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High Blood Pressure May Affect Kids Too: Know Symptoms, Risk Factors, Prevention Tips And More
High blood pressure in kids: Childhood obesity is one of the risk factors for high blood pressure in kids. Children who are obese are at a higher risk. Here are the symptoms, risk factors and prevention tips for this condition.
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30% Maharashtra Children Diabetic Due To School Canteen Food: Study
A state government study has found that a third of the school children in Maharashtra suffer from diabetes or hypertension, primarily because of the food they consume from their school canteens, a top official said on Monday.
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Parents, Lead In Spices And Herbal Remedies Extremely Unhealthy For Kids: Know How
Lead can affect children's brain development resulting in reduced intelligence quotient, behavioural changes such as reduced attention span and increased anti-social behaviour and reduced educational attainment. Read here to know more.
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More Than 10% of the World's Population is Either Obese or Overweight: Study
According to a new International study, published in the journal New England Journal of Medicine, more than 10 percent of the world's population is now obese.
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Too Much Salt Consumption Can Increase Stroke Risk in Teenagers
A new study, conducted by the Researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital, warns that high consumption of salt as part of a teenager's diet can put him at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and even stroke in later life.
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High Blood Pressure Cases In Children, Teens Doubled In Last 20 Years, Says New Lancet Study
Prevalence of hypertension or high blood pressure among children and teenagers has nearly doubled in the last two decades, from 3.2 per cent in 2000 to over six per cent in 2020.
-
Sleep Apnea: Are You At Risk? Here's What To Do
In this article, we share factors that put you at risk of sleep apnea and how to overcome these factors.
-
Limiting Sugar Intake in Early Childhood Reduces Risk of Diabetes and Hypertension, Claims New Study
A recent study shows that children who experienced sugar rationing during WWII were less likely to develop diabetes and hypertension later in life. Conducted by researchers at the University of Southern California, the findings suggest that sugar restriction during early developmental years can have significant long-term health benefits. The study ...
-
Common Signs Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
In this article, we share some common signs of OSA you must look out for.
-
Rise In Hypertension Among Children In India Alarming: AIIMS
Dr Kiran Goswami, Professor, Centre for Community Medicine, AIIMS said that hypertension is a major modifiable risk factor, and accounts for most premature deaths in the country, especially in the younger population.
-
World Hypertension Day 2024: Understanding High Blood Pressure In Children, A Silent Threat
Many children with hypertension, do not have any symptoms but if left untreated can go on to develop headaches, blurring of vision, chest pain, easy fatigue, even fainting attacks and seizures.
-
High Blood Pressure In Children: Know Symptoms, Causes And Complications
Hypertension primarily affects adults, however, it is now becoming common in children and teens.
-
Can Sleep Apnea Cause Memory Issues?
Here we share a list of ways in which sleep apnea can affect our mental health.
-
Air Pollution Linked To High Blood Pressure, Heart Diseases In Children: Study Addresses
According to studies, exposure to high levels of air pollutants during childhood increases the likelihood of high blood pressure in children and adolescents and the risk of high blood pressure as adults.
-
Vitamin D-Rich Diet During Pregnancy May Prevent High BP In Kids; Foods Suggested By Expert
Vitamin D for Hypertension: Children are at a great risk if their mothers have a high BP condition called preeclampsia during pregnancy. Here are vitamin D-rich foods you must have.
-
High Blood Pressure May Affect Kids Too: Know Symptoms, Risk Factors, Prevention Tips And More
High blood pressure in kids: Childhood obesity is one of the risk factors for high blood pressure in kids. Children who are obese are at a higher risk. Here are the symptoms, risk factors and prevention tips for this condition.
-
30% Maharashtra Children Diabetic Due To School Canteen Food: Study
A state government study has found that a third of the school children in Maharashtra suffer from diabetes or hypertension, primarily because of the food they consume from their school canteens, a top official said on Monday.
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Parents, Lead In Spices And Herbal Remedies Extremely Unhealthy For Kids: Know How
Lead can affect children's brain development resulting in reduced intelligence quotient, behavioural changes such as reduced attention span and increased anti-social behaviour and reduced educational attainment. Read here to know more.
-
More Than 10% of the World's Population is Either Obese or Overweight: Study
According to a new International study, published in the journal New England Journal of Medicine, more than 10 percent of the world's population is now obese.
-
Too Much Salt Consumption Can Increase Stroke Risk in Teenagers
A new study, conducted by the Researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital, warns that high consumption of salt as part of a teenager's diet can put him at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and even stroke in later life.
