December 13, 2024
Lowering Blood Pressure Can Be As Easy As Breathing (Literally!)
[caption id="attachment_12199" align="alignright" width="413"] Credit: Singapore Heart Foundation[/caption] High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a silent epidemic in Singapore. The 2023 National Population Health Survey revealed that 15% of adults aged 18 to 74 suffer from this condition, with prevalence increasing to 47.7% among those aged 70 to 74. Hypertension significantly raises the risk of heart disease and stroke. As the population navigates the challenges of fast-paced urban living and its...