Health & Wellness

Watching Too Much TV in Midlife May Age Your Brain Faster

Many people grew up hearing that watching too much television would 'rot your brain.' While that saying is exaggerated, a new study suggests there...

New Therapy May Increase Survival in Deadly Brain Cancer

Glioblastoma is one of the most difficult cancers to treat. It attacks the brain, grows rapidly, and almost always returns after treatment. Doctors have made...

Why the Mediterranean Diet Is So Good for Your Heart and Brain

Doctors have recommended the Mediterranean diet for decades because it is linked to longer life and lower rates of many diseases. Scientists have now discovered...

Hidden Eye Cleaning System Could Help Prevent Blindness

Scientists have made a discovery that could change how doctors understand some of the world's most common eye diseases. Researchers from the University of British...

Exercise May Rewire Your Heart’s Nerves, Study Shows

Exercise has long been recommended as one of the best ways to keep the heart healthy. It strengthens the heart muscle, improves blood circulation, and...

Why Alzheimer’s Disease May Steal Your Sleep

Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why people with Alzheimer's disease often struggle to sleep, and the discovery could eventually lead to new treatments. Instead...

Why Long-Term Use of Anxiety and Sleep Drugs May Harm the Brain

Anxiety and sleep problems affect millions of people around the world. Doctors often prescribe medicines called benzodiazepines to help people feel calmer or sleep...

This ‘Off Switch’ in the Body Could Stop Chronic Inflammation

Inflammation is one of the body's natural defenses. When you get a cut or catch an infection, your immune system creates short-term inflammation to...

Scientists Find a Surprising Blood Pressure Change After Quitting Smoking

Many people believe that stopping nicotine products will quickly improve heart health. While quitting is still considered one of the best choices for long-term health,...

Too Much Coffee May Be Risky for People With Very High Blood Pressure

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and many people enjoy it every day. For most healthy adults, moderate coffee drinking...

Old Arthritis Drug May Bring New Hope for Painful Hand Joints

Simple tasks such as opening a jar, turning a key, buttoning a shirt, or holding someone's hand can become very painful for people with...

Popular Fiber Supplement May Affect Your Immune System in Unexpected Ways

Inulin is a natural type of fiber found in foods such as bananas, garlic, onions, asparagus, and chicory root. It is also a common...

New Procedure Could Help People with Tough High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It often develops without obvious symptoms, but...

Natural Sleep Hormone May Also Help Prevent Dementia

Melatonin is best known as the natural hormone that helps control our sleep and wake cycle. The brain releases more melatonin at night, telling...

Study Reveals Which Diabetes Drug Works Best with Metformin

Millions of people around the world live with type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the body cannot use insulin properly and blood sugar...

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Brain Health

Simple Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out everyday tasks. Scientists know that...

Watching Too Much TV in Midlife May Age Your Brain Faster

Many people grew up hearing that watching too much television would 'rot your brain.' While that saying is exaggerated, a new study suggests there...

Why Alzheimer’s Disease May Steal Your Sleep

Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why people with Alzheimer's disease often struggle to sleep, and the discovery could eventually lead to new treatments. Instead...

Natural Sleep Hormone May Also Help Prevent Dementia

Melatonin is best known as the natural hormone that helps control our sleep and wake cycle. The brain releases more melatonin at night, telling...

Can Everyday Foods Help Protect Your Brain? Scientists Say Plant Compounds Show Promise

Can Everyday Foods Help Protect Your Brain? Scientists Say Plant Compounds Show Promise Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions...