Hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs when the pressure in the blood vessels consistently exceeds a certain threshold. It may rise with age as the body changes and blood vessels become stiffer.

Since July, anaesthetist Chin Wui Kin has been going to Altitude Gym four days a week to train in an environment similar to being at a high altitude. He is chasing his dream of conquering Mount ...

High cortisol can slow metabolism, which causes weight gain even without changes in eating habits. Anxiety, depression, and insomnia are common with elevated cortisol levels. Having high cortisol can ...