Health & Wellness
How to effectively prevent heart disease and dementia older people
More than 70% of people over the age of 70 will develop heart disease at some point in their lives.
This number shows just how...
Maxing out fiber intake can boost your health and longevity
Eating enough fiber can do wonders for your body. It helps with digestion, lowers your risk of certain diseases, and might even help you...
The surprising ways Halloween treats can interact with your medications
As Halloween approaches, the air fills with excitement. Costumes are planned, pumpkins are carved, and the promise of sweet treats is everywhere.
But while dipping...
Text therapy as effective as video calls for depression, study finds
A new study suggests that people with depression can benefit just as much from text-based therapy as they can from traditional video therapy sessions.
The...
This blood pressure monitoring method can prevent heart disease better
A new international study has found that monitoring blood pressure over 24 hours is a much better way to predict heart and blood vessel...
Gum disease may increase brain damage in older adults
Taking care of your teeth and gums may do more than just protect your smile—it might also help protect your brain.
New research published on...
Popular weight loss drug can treat drug and alcohol addiction
New research suggests that a popular group of medications used for diabetes and weight loss may also help treat alcohol and drug addiction.
These drugs...
This 20-year cancer vaccine may increase survival in advanced breast cancer
Over 20 years ago, a small group of women with advanced breast cancer took part in a clinical trial. They were given an experimental...
Ankle-based test can monitor blood pressure better
Measuring blood pressure is one of the most basic and important ways to keep track of a person’s health.
It helps doctors diagnose and manage...
Could a common diabetes drug help prevent death in older people?
Delirium is a serious and sudden condition that causes confusion and trouble with thinking clearly. It can make a person unaware of what is...
Possible link between these drugs and Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain condition that gets worse over time. It causes problems with movement, such as shaking, muscle stiffness, and trouble...
The hidden clue in your blood pressure that help prevent dementia
Scientists at the University of Miami have made an important discovery: a part of your blood pressure reading that many people overlook could actually...
The silent signs of heart disease in women to watch for
Many people think heart disease mainly affects men, but it’s actually the number one cause of death for women too.
What makes it even more...
Blood pressure pills might raise vision loss risk, study warns
A new study from the United Kingdom has raised concerns that a common kind of blood pressure medicine might be linked to a higher...
Simple pill may help prevent joint surgery arthritis
There is hopeful news for people who suffer from joint pain. A recent study has found that a medicine called colchicine might help lower...
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Brain Health
How to effectively prevent heart disease and dementia older people
More than 70% of people over the age of 70 will develop heart disease at some point in their lives.
This number shows just how...
Gum disease may increase brain damage in older adults
Taking care of your teeth and gums may do more than just protect your smile—it might also help protect your brain.
New research published on...
The hidden clue in your blood pressure that help prevent dementia
Scientists at the University of Miami have made an important discovery: a part of your blood pressure reading that many people overlook could actually...
Can coffee waste turned into powerful brain medicine?
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s affect millions of people in the United States.
These diseases slowly damage brain cells, making it harder for...
Scientists find new brain signal behind Parkinson’s movement symptoms
When a person has Parkinson’s disease, their brain sends out signals that cause tremors, stiffness, and trouble with movement.
Scientists around the world are trying...