Stroke can be described as an emergency medical condition that presents suddenly and one which requires immediate medical attention. One of the leading conditions in India that causes death and disability is due to stroke. Therefore, it is very important to keep informed of its conditions and symptoms which can lead to timely attention and treatment. Stroke is a cardiovascular accident, wherein the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the brain is interrupted. A blockage in a blood vessel or a…
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Living healthy with Diabetes
Posted on November 24, 2017Having Diabetes doesn’t mean you cannot live healthy! As you grow older the risk for Type 2 Diabetes increases but with proper management, you can live a long, happy and active life. What is Diabetes? It is a medical condition when your body does not make enough insulin or use it well. This means glucose in your food cannot be used as energy & it stays in your blood. High blood glucose can cause problems like eye, kidney, nerve, and…
Blood pressure / Hypertension
Posted on May 26, 2017Blood pressure Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of blood vessels, and the magnitude of this force depends on the cardiac output and the resistance of the blood vessels. Hypertension is having a blood pressure higher than 140 over 90 mmHg, a definition shared by all the medical guidelines. This means the systolic reading (the pressure as the heart pumps blood around the body) is over 140 mmHg (millimeters of mercury) or the diastolic…