Hypertension: Worldwide Overview Globally, 1.4 billion people suffer from blood pressure (BP readings above 130/80 mmHg and those that consume medication for the condition). Putting it into perspective, hypertension affects more people than diabetes and depression combined. Globally, the condition is responsible for more than 10 million fatalities every year, primarily through strokes, heart attacks,…
Not always. High cholesterol is just a risk factor of heart attack. Typically, over a period of time, cholesterol gets dislodged in arteries and causes plaque. However, this is not applicable to everyone. Over a wedding dinner, I found out that my dad’s cousin brother had calcium deposits blocking 98% of his arteries. His cholesterol…
A decision to donate blood can save a life, or even several lives if your blood is separated into its components – red blood cells, platelets and plasma – which can be used individually for patients with specific conditions. Blood donation is crucial for women with complications during pregnancy and childbirth, those with severe anemia,…
