Dr. Khalid Zalmay

Dr. Khalid Zalmay, BMBS (bachelor medicine, bachelor surgery), MRCGP (membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners), is a family physician headquartered in London, UK. His YouTube channel Doctor Khalid (https://www.youtube.com/@doctorkhalid) has 130,000 subscribers and offers practical “what you can do” advice on how lifestyle impacts health and common health conditions. Dr. Khalid is lead medical editor for Belvoir Media Group and writes regularly on health topics on his website DoctorKhalid.com

3 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent a Stroke
Diseases & Conditions

3 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent a Stroke

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | March 11, 2025

Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability in the US, so what can you do to…

Best Time to Take Blood Pressure Medications
Cardiovascular Disease

Best Time to Take Blood Pressure Medications

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | January 13, 2024

If your doctor has prescribed one or more hypertension medications for you, you’re likely wondering about the best time of…

Can Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure?
Cardiovascular Disease

Can Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure?

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | January 12, 2024

What causes high blood pressure? Hypertension (as high blood pressure is also known) is a complex condition driven by multiple…

Blood Pressure Recommendations by Age
Cardiovascular Disease

Blood Pressure Recommendations by Age

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | January 11, 2024

When it comes to the possible causes of high blood pressure (hypertension), some are within our control (We call these…

Signs of Low Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Disease

Signs of Low Blood Pressure

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | January 10, 2024

For most people, their blood-pressure-related concerns have to do with hypertension, meaning blood pressure that is dangerously high. But some…

White-Coat Hypertension
Cardiovascular Disease

White-Coat Hypertension

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | January 9, 2024

Most people understand the importance of monitoring their blood pressure so they’ll know if they have hypertension and can treat…

Tricks to Lower Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Disease

Tricks to Lower Blood Pressure

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | January 8, 2024

If you’ve just learned that you have high blood pressure, you may feel a sudden sense of urgency and alarm,…

Causes of High Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Disease

Causes of High Blood Pressure

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | January 7, 2024

When healthcare professionals talk about why a person might develop high blood pressure, they usually avoid speaking in terms of…

Foods that Lower Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Disease

Foods that Lower Blood Pressure

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | January 6, 2024

When it comes to controlling your blood pressure, being mindful of what you put into your body is a crucial…

Blood Pressure Medications
Cardiovascular Disease

Blood Pressure Medications

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | January 5, 2024

Even after making lifestyle changes such as a low-sodium diet, exercising, and improved sleep patterns, many people continue to struggle…

Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Disease

Symptoms of High Blood Pressure

Dr. Khalid Zalmay | January 4, 2024

Controlling your blood pressure is one of the most important things you can do for your health, since high blood…