Health & Wellness
Why preserved vegetables can turn deadly, and how to stay safe
A food truck in southern Italy recently became the center of a deadly health scare.
A food-borne outbreak linked to preserved vegetables killed two people...
Keeping your mind active could delay Alzheimer’s onset by 5 years
Staying mentally active throughout life—by reading, writing, playing games, or even learning a new language—may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
Higher fiber intake linked to lower dementia risk, 20-year study finds
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba have found that higher dietary fiber intake may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia.
According to...
Free prescription drugs for seniors cut costs by 23%, study finds—But benefits uneven
In 2016, Poland introduced a nationwide policy that made prescription drugs free for people aged 75 and older, as long as the medications were...
B vitamins, vitamin D may help prevent depression and anxiety
Scientists from Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás have found that B vitamins and vitamin D may help prevent or reduce symptoms of depression and...
A handful of nuts a day could help you live longer
A new study from Imperial College London and other research centers has found that eating just a small amount of nuts each day—about 20...
Potassium-enriched salt can help control high blood pressure
A major health update from Australia’s National Hypertension Taskforce now recommends that people start using potassium-enriched salt to help lower blood pressure.
This important announcement...
Flu shot may lower heart attack risk by 18%, large study suggests
Getting a yearly flu vaccine may do more than protect against influenza. A new large analysis suggests it could also reduce the risk of...
Cherry and blueberry juice could protect heart health
Scientists from the University of Central Lancashire and collaborating institutions have found that drinking Montmorency tart cherry and blueberry juice may help protect heart...
Caffeine could help reduce body fat and diabetes risk
Scientists from Karolinska Institutet and other institutions have found that higher levels of caffeine in the body may help reduce body fat and lower...
ADHD drugs may work differently than we thought
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine challenges the long-held belief about how ADHD medications work.
Researchers found that common stimulant drugs like...
New blood test could help detect and treat Alzheimer’s earlier
Researchers from Emory University’s Goizueta Brain Health Institute have made an exciting discovery that could change how we detect and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
By studying...
Natural ways to ease nerve pain from peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
It often causes pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness, especially in...
Breast size and headaches: Study points to possible migraine connection
Women with very large breasts who often suffer from headaches are frequently told they have “tension headaches.”
But new research from Wake Forest University School...
Struggling with focus or low mood? Omega-3s may help, studies suggest
When you think about staying sharp and focused, fish probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe it should be.
You've likely...
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Brain Health
Old seizure drug may stop Alzheimer’s plaques before they form, study suggests
Scientists at Northwestern University say a common anti-seizure medication may be able to prevent the earliest steps of Alzheimer’s disease—long before memory loss begins.
In...
Why aging must be at the center of Parkinson’s study
A new international effort is calling for a major shift in how scientists study Parkinson’s disease.
Although aging is the single biggest risk factor for...
Keeping your mind active could delay Alzheimer’s onset by 5 years
Staying mentally active throughout life—by reading, writing, playing games, or even learning a new language—may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease...
Higher fiber intake linked to lower dementia risk, 20-year study finds
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba have found that higher dietary fiber intake may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia.
According to...
New blood test could help detect and treat Alzheimer’s earlier
Researchers from Emory University’s Goizueta Brain Health Institute have made an exciting discovery that could change how we detect and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
By studying...