Health & Wellness
Why sleep triggers growth hormone—and what it means for your body and brain
Getting enough deep sleep is not just good for rest—it’s also essential for building strong muscles, healthy bones, and burning fat.
Bodybuilders often rely on...
Heavy alcohol use causes long-term brain damage, study confirms
For the first time, scientists have shown how heavy drinking can cause lasting brain damage that affects decision-making, even long after someone stops drinking.
In...
Common diabetes drugs can benefit heart, kidney, and metabolic health
Drugs like semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide—known as GLP-1 receptor agonists—are commonly used to help manage type 2 diabetes and support weight loss.
These medications have...
How cocoa, tea, and berries can protect men’s blood vessels during long sitting
Many people today spend hours sitting at desks, on the couch, or in cars. While this may feel relaxing, too much sitting can be...
How a dangerous duo may trigger early Alzheimer’s damage
Scientists have long known that Alzheimer’s disease is linked to sticky plaques and tangled proteins in the brain.
In recent years, they have also discovered...
Why standard heart tests miss nearly half of heart attack cases
A new study from Mount Sinai has found that many people who suffer heart attacks would not have been warned by current screening tools.
Nearly...
This cancer drug has surprising anti-aging power
Scientists at Queen Mary University of London have made an exciting discovery that could help us better understand aging.
Their study focused on fission yeast,...
Daytime sleepiness in older women may be linked to double dementia risk
Women in their 80s who become sleepier during the day over several years may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a...
These things may double stroke risk in people under 50
New research shows that younger adults who have migraines or other unusual health issues may face double the risk of stroke compared to those...
Chronic pain may strongly increase high blood pressure risk
A new study has found that chronic pain may raise the risk of developing high blood pressure.
The study, published in the American Heart Association...
Can a constipation drug protect failing kidneys?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. As the disease gets worse, many patients end...
Simple blood test could better predict heart disease risk
For nearly 60 years, doctors have used blood cholesterol levels to find out who is at high risk of heart disease.
But a new study...
This diet may reduce death risk in people with type 2 diabetes
A major new study has shown that people with type 2 diabetes can lower their risk of early death by eating a healthy diet...
Scientists find better way to treat back pain in older adults
About 20 years ago, Gregory Hicks started a research journey that few people in the United States were exploring at the time: studying long-term...
Your lower blood pressure number could predict dementia and stroke
When you visit the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, the machine wraps around your arm, squeezes it, and then gives two numbers.
Most...
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Brain Health
Why some people over 80 have super brains
For the last 25 years, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have been studying a unique group of older adults called "SuperAgers."
These are people aged 80...
How a dangerous duo may trigger early Alzheimer’s damage
Scientists have long known that Alzheimer’s disease is linked to sticky plaques and tangled proteins in the brain.
In recent years, they have also discovered...
Daytime sleepiness in older women may be linked to double dementia risk
Women in their 80s who become sleepier during the day over several years may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a...
Your lower blood pressure number could predict dementia and stroke
When you visit the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, the machine wraps around your arm, squeezes it, and then gives two numbers.
Most...
Could boosting “happiness chemical” help prevent Alzheimer’s?
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found a possible link between low serotonin levels and memory problems in older adults.
The study, published...