Health & Wellness
Just two days of oatmeal could cut bad cholesterol by 10%
A simple bowl of oatmeal is often seen as a healthy breakfast, but new research suggests it may have far more powerful effects than...
Hearing aids may protect the aging brain in dementia
As people grow older, hearing loss becomes increasingly common. Many seniors notice that conversations are harder to follow, especially in noisy places, or that...
Less sugar in early years may protect the heart for life, study suggests
A growing body of research suggests that what happens in the earliest years of life can shape health decades later. A new study indicates...
Early warning signs of heart failure you should never ignore
Heart failure is a serious health condition, but it does not mean the heart has stopped. It means the heart is not pumping blood...
New wearable device could help older people prevent dangerous falls
As people age, staying balanced and maintaining good posture becomes more difficult. Muscles naturally weaken over time, eyesight may decline, and the body’s ability...
A twice‑yearly injection could treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every...
Unmarried older people may have lower dementia risk, study shows
Dementia is one of the biggest health concerns facing older adults today. It affects memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out daily tasks.
For...
Why some chronic pain patients struggle to find doctors
Over the past decade, attitudes toward using opioids and cannabis for pain relief have changed dramatically.
The opioid crisis has made both doctors and the...
This brain drug may become a breakthrough weight‑loss pill
Obesity is now one of the most serious health problems around the world. It affects people of all ages and backgrounds, and the numbers...
A cheap hospital drug may stop heart attacks before they start
For more than a century, heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in the United States. They happen when blood flow to...
The simple drinks that can save your kidneys—and the ones that can harm them
Your kidneys are two small organs in your lower back, but they do very big jobs every day to keep you alive and well....
Common blood pressure pills may quietly raise risk of vision loss
Millions of people around the world take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. These medicines help protect the heart, brain, and blood...
Brain energy failure may come before memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to live independently. The...
Silent facial signs of fatty liver disease you should never ignore
Fatty liver disease is quietly becoming one of the most common health problems in the world, especially as more people struggle with weight gain,...
Common blood pressure pill may carry a hidden heart risk
A new study from Europe has raised concern about a common medicine used by millions of people for high blood pressure.
Researchers found that when...
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Brain Health
How a simple urinary infection can suddenly worsen dementia in older adults
Urinary tract infections, often called UTIs, are common and usually easy to treat in younger people. They can cause pain, burning during urination, and...
Hearing aids may protect the aging brain in dementia
As people grow older, hearing loss becomes increasingly common. Many seniors notice that conversations are harder to follow, especially in noisy places, or that...
Unmarried older people may have lower dementia risk, study shows
Dementia is one of the biggest health concerns facing older adults today. It affects memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out daily tasks.
For...
Brain energy failure may come before memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to live independently. The...
How exercise protects against Alzheimer’s disease
Many people notice that staying physically active seems to help them think more clearly and remember things better as they age.
Doctors have long recommended...