Even children are not free of the risk of primary hypertension. Also known as essential hypertension, this increase in blood pressure is without any identifiable medical cause. A healthy diet, and exercise along with medication is effective in…
A key part of being a good driver is knowing how to handle all types of weather, including rain. It also means knowing when and how to pull over to wait out severe weather.
One of the first cycling tracks, spanning 3.8km, was paved in K K Nagar in 2017. These are currently in poor condition and much of the stretch has been lost to motorists. This is vastly true of other cycle tracks attempted around the city. Bicycle…
Kidneys need healthy blood vessels to do their important work of filtering extra fluid and waste from the blood. High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in and leading to the kidneys. In fact, high blood pressure is one of the leading…
Many countries prioritise road safety by setting speed limits based on injury tolerance levels, known as Safe System speeds. Only 46 nations align with these best practices. With rising road crash fatalities in India, it's crucial for the government…
According to TERI, over half of India's population relies on non-motorized modes of transport for their daily commute, with walking (32%) and cycling (19%) being the most common choices. By incorporating cycling into your daily routine, you can…
The World Oceans Day offers another opportunity for corporates, governments and individuals to think about the impact of single-use plastics on marine species. That we (animals, habitats and humans) are all tied in intricately becomes clearer with…
As consumers, it's our responsibility to stay informed and make conscious food choices. This #WorldFoodSafetyDay, let's pledge to prioritize safety over convenience and demand transparency from food companies. Because when it comes to food safety,…
Just like high blood pressure damages blood vessels in other parts of your body, arteries in your brain can also be impacted by this. If parts of the brain can’t get the oxygen they need from the circulating blood, cells begin to die. All…
Mangrove ecosystems provide invaluable services such as coastal disaster risk reduction, carbon storage, and support for fisheries. Their loss would be detrimental to both nature and people worldwide. #ProtectMangroves. #ActOnClimate