Health & Wellness
Cocoa supplements may help reduce inflammation and improve heart health?
Many people wonder if taking cocoa supplements can help fight inflammation and prevent diseases that come with aging. A new study suggests the answer...
Low-dose drug combo may better control high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against your blood vessels is too strong.
Over time, this can lead...
The hidden dangers of uncontrolled diabetes you need to know
Diabetes is a common condition that affects how the body handles sugar in the blood.
If not managed well, it can lead to serious health...
Why is my high blood pressure so hard to control?
Keeping your blood pressure under control is one of the best ways to protect your heart, brain, and kidneys.
It helps lower the risk of...
Study finds a new cause of type 2 diabetes
Around 415 million people across the world are living with diabetes, and about 90% of them have type 2 diabetes (T2D).
This common form of...
How to recognize a heart attack before it’s too late
A heart attack is a very serious health emergency.
It happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot.
If...
Foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world.
It raises the risk of serious problems...
What you need to know about final stages of dementia
Dementia is a serious brain condition that slowly gets worse over time. It affects millions of people around the world.
In the final stages, dementia...
Scientists find a big cause of deadly heart rhythm diseases
A group of scientists at The Ohio State University have made an exciting discovery that could help save lives.
They studied a small protein in...
Can herbal supplements help lower high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other serious issues if it’s...
How a tiny protein helps protect our lungs from scarring
For a long time, doctors believed that our lungs were completely sterile—free of bacteria, viruses, or any other microbes.
Today, science paints a very different...
Plant-based foods can protect against diabetes and help the planet
A new study suggests that eating more healthy plant-based foods may not only protect you from developing type 2 diabetes but also help reduce...
How life experiences shape brain health and dementia risk
Our life stories are made up of major experiences—especially social ones—that shape who we are.
Childhood hardships, the quality of education, the strength of our...
Tomatillos: The tangy, healthy ingredient you should try
If you’ve never cooked with tomatillos, you might be missing out on a nutritious and flavorful food.
At first glance, tomatillos can seem intimidating.
They come...
Why so many people quit popular weight-loss drug within a year
The new generation of weight-loss drugs has been hailed as a breakthrough, helping people shed pounds by controlling appetite.
But new research from Denmark shows...
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Brain Health
Sleep loss may increase dementia risk by 40%
People who have trouble sleeping for months may experience faster memory loss and thinking problems as they age.
A new study published in the journal...
What you need to know about final stages of dementia
Dementia is a serious brain condition that slowly gets worse over time. It affects millions of people around the world.
In the final stages, dementia...
How life experiences shape brain health and dementia risk
Our life stories are made up of major experiences—especially social ones—that shape who we are.
Childhood hardships, the quality of education, the strength of our...
Ten ways diabetes and dementia are linked
The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear.
New research shows how blood sugar problems affect brain health and vice versa.
Here are ten...
Timing of hormone therapy may change Alzheimer’s risk for women
When it comes to protecting the brain, the timing of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be just as important as the treatment itself.
A new...