Is your doctor prescribing ‘tech medicine’ for BP? Global study shows it may help

Chetana Belagere

Oct 01, 2025

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For millions of Indians struggling with hypertension, the doctor’s advice is usually simple: Eat less salt, exercise, lose weight, quit smoking, and reduce alcohol.

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But following this advice consistently is often tough. That’s where technology steps in.

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A new review of global studies has looked at whether digital tools – like mobile apps, SMS reminders, websites, or even wearable devices – can help people bring down their blood pressure.

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A new systematic review and meta-analysis, published in the Journal of Human Hypertension, has shed more light on this issue.

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The review looked at whether apps, SMS messages, and other digital tools can help people bring down their blood pressure. The answer: Yes.

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In simple words, people who used digital tools — like reminders to exercise, track salt intake, or check their BP — saw a bigger drop in blood pressure compared to those who didn’t.