Men named Colin prone to high BP?
Men who have the name Colin are most likely to suffer from high blood pressure and heart attack, says a new report. Meanwhile, men named Daniel were found to be least likely to suffer from the condition.
Experts, after comparing trends in Christian names in the past 80 years, came to the conclusion that names linked to certain parts of the UK or to the working classes were more likely to develop health problems.
Daniel is considered a middle class name whereas Colin is more popular in Scotland where heart problems are more common.
People with names like Keith and Maureen are more prone to heart problems than people called Sophie or Chloe — because they are also likely to be significantly older.
According to the survey, commissioned by Lloyd’s Pharmacy, men called Colin, Brian and Alan have a 47 per cent chance of having high blood pressure, reports the Telegraph. Men named Simons, Marks and Kevins had only a 16 per cent of heart problems and those named Daniel Liam or Thomas had the lowest incidence at 6 per cent.
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Top leaders on Manisha’s guest list
Kathmandu: Actress Manisha Koirala’s wedding on this Friday is all set to be a grand affair with invitees list including Nepal’s President, Prime Minister, Maoist chief Prachanda and former king Gyanendra.
The 41-year-old Bollywood star, best known for her films like Saudagar, Dil Se and Bombay, is set to tie the knot with businessman Samrat Dahal, seven years younger to her, in a traditional ceremony near the Nepalese capital.
The wedding ceremony will be a low-key affair with 150 guests and close family friends attending the event, which will be off-limits for the media.
—PTI
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