Working from home may be silently increasing your hypertension risk, warn doctors

Publication: Telegraph

Date: 17 May 2026

Link: Working from home may be silently increasing your hypertension risk, warn doctors

Eminent cardiologist and electrophysiologist Dr. Rakesh Sarkar from BM Birla Heart Hospital, in an interview with The Telegraph, highlighted that prolonged work-from-home routines, increased stress, lack of physical activity, and unhealthy lifestyle habits may be silently increasing the risk of hypertension. He emphasized the importance of regular exercise, balanced routines, and timely health check-ups to prevent long-term heart-related complications.