To reduce stress in life, some adults cope by taking on more responsibility: an animal companion. Study indicates that owning a dog tends to reduce blood pressure and slow heart rates in people with high stress. Read the rest of this story »

For all those who thought that diabetes was a disease only related to sugar and sweets, this might force you to rethink! Diabetes can be even bitter for patients neglecting their feet ailments. Yes, the chances of a leg amputation due to sores, blisters and the like are 15 to 46 times higher in a diabetic than in a normal person. In fact, about 25% of all diabetic admissions in the United States and England are reported with foot complaints. Read the rest of this story »

According to a new study published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, Alzheimer patients have a higher risk of death if they are suffering from hypertension and diabetes as compared with Alzheimer patients who are not. Read the rest of this story »

People suffering from diabetics are at a higher risk of developing kidney diseases. But a new study has revealed that the risk of diabetic related kidney diseases can be greatly reduced by consuming fish, at least 2 times a week. Read the rest of this story »

According to a new study the face of a man reveals his aggressiveness. The study found a link between aggressiveness and face width to height ratio. Male is more aggressive if width to height ratio is large. Read the rest of this story »

If the report from the World Heath Organization is to be believed by 2020 chronic illness would have claimed 350 million lives of which a major portion would be from India. Prevention efforts have already initiated in India with APJ Abdul Kalam, former Indian President setting off the “HelpYourBody”, a campaign against chronic diseases. Read the rest of this story »

Australian study has found that person suffering from high blood pressure can reduce their blood pressure by consuming garlic supplements every day. The study has also indicated that garlic a day is as effective in controlling hypertension as with medications. Read the rest of this story »

Patients suffering from type 2 diabetes are normally advised by their doctors to change their lifestyle habits. New studies on diabetes have reveled that risk of complications can be cut down by lowering blood sugar thereby increasing lifespan. Read the rest of this story »

If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you are less likely to get migraines and headaches. According to a new study to be published in the Neurology medical journal, Tuesday, people diagnosed with high blood pressure (BP) may be protected against migraines because of the stiffness of the arteries which affects the baroreflex arch (a part of the brain). Read the rest of this story »