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Before marrying Soni Razdan, Mahesh Bhatt was married to Lorraine Bright who later changed her name to Kiran Bhatt after marrying him. Bhatt had met her when she was just 14. After they got married, they had two children – Pooja and Rahul Bhatt. In a recent interview with his daughter Pooja on her new…
Hypertension is sometimes referred to as the “silent killer”, because it usually does not exhibit any symptoms until it leads to major complications such as stroke, heart attack, or kidney damage. Drugs are a mainstay of therapy, maintaining the blood pressure of millions across the world. Yet, antihypertensives (BP medications), similar to all medications, have…
Karela leaves, derived from the bitter melon plant, are a powerhouse of nutrition and health benefits. Rich in vitamins A and C, folate, potassium, iron, and antioxidants, these leaves have been used traditionally for their medicinal properties. While the bitter melon fruit is widely recognised, the leaves offer concentrated nutrients that can support various aspects…
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the most common cardiovascular disease in the world, occurring in over 1.2 billion individuals. While treatment of hypertension in most instances requires medication, diet is an unappreciated and powerful therapeutic agent. There is growing evidence to support the efficacy of some nutrients in lowering blood pressure by naturally acting…
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the most common cardiovascular disease in the world, occurring in over 1.2 billion individuals. While treatment of hypertension in most instances requires medication, diet is an unappreciated and powerful therapeutic agent. There is growing evidence to support the efficacy of some nutrients in lowering blood pressure by naturally acting…
A new, simple blood test may predict the risk of serious liver damage years before symptoms appear, offering a crucial window for early intervention. Liver disease, often caused by alcohol use, obesity, or fat accumulation, is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide, yet it often develops silently. Detecting it early dramatically improves survival…
Managing high blood pressure doesn’t always require complex changes, sometimes, what our body needs is just a simple change, as simple as swapping one salt for another. But despite the growing awareness around sodium’s potential role in hypertension, new research shows that salt substitutes remain surprisingly underused, even among people who would benefit the most..According…
With time, the arteries start to narrow, with the type of sedentary lifestyle and eating habits we adopt, cardiovascular health tends to get neglected and until something serious occurs, we don’t pay attention to it. The plaque deposit can get hardened with time, resulting in a condition known as atherosclerosis, which elevates the risk of…
Heart disease is still one of the biggest health challenges we face today. According to the World Health Organization, around 17.9 million people die from cardiovascular diseases each year, and most of these deaths are due to heart attacks and strokes. The numbers keep rising, partly because of growing issues like obesity, high blood pressure,…
Milk has been a key part of human diets for centuries, providing protein, calcium, vitamins, and essential minerals. Despite these benefits, many people worry about its effect on blood sugar levels. Plain milk naturally contains lactose, a sugar that releases glucose gradually, while flavoured milk and milkshakes often contain added sugars that can cause rapid…
