High blood pressure is the leading cause of strokes. The higher your pressure, the higher your risk. Sometimes, small microbleeds are the result of ruptured vessels. While individually, these might not cause major deficits, a series of microbleeds can result in speech loss, vision loss, tinnitus, vertigo and paralysis. Keeping your blood pressure under control is the only way of reducing these risks. #KnowYourNumbers #BeatThePressure

On this World Sustainable Transport Day, let's recognize the essential role that safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems play for all individuals. Let’s work towards lowering emissions and establishing an equitable transportation network in our cities to foster community connections.

Driving demands multitasking, decision-making, and spatial awareness These skills are linked to the prefrontal cortex, which isn't fully matured in teens. This makes young drivers more vulnerable to road crashes. Let’s keep safety in focus! 
 

Composting helps divert biodegradable waste from landfills, reducing methane emissions and enriching soil. It’s a simple way to recycle kitchen scraps and yard waste, improving plant health and promoting a circular, sustainable approach to waste. #Composting #WasteReduction #EcoFriendly

Following our study on patient perspectives on access to hypertension care through PHCs in Tiruvannamalai, this study looks at doctors' perspectives in treating hypertension. The study examines responses from 25 doctors from a cross section of specialties, looking at diagnoses protocols, patient compliance, reported affordability of treatment etc.

Most people with high blood pressure do not have symptoms. Early kidney disease also may not have symptoms. It is important that you get your blood pressure checked routinely, even if you feel well and healthy. #KnowYourNumbers #BeatThePressure