Health & Wellness
Stop Smoking May Help Prevent Dementia
Many smokers worry that if they stop smoking they will gain weight. While this concern is understandable, new research suggests that quitting is still...
Why Strength Training Could Be One of the Best Heart Habits for Women
Lifting weights is often associated with building stronger muscles, but new research suggests it may also help protect the heart.
A large study published in...
Old Blood Pressure Drug Could Treat Heart Disease in Obesity
People living with obesity often face several health problems at the same time. High blood pressure, high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and heart disease...
Scientists Find the Key to Slowing Alzheimer’s Disease
For decades, scientists have searched for ways to stop Alzheimer's disease before it destroys large areas of the brain.
While many treatments focus on removing...
AI Eye Scan Can Detect Diabetes, Osteoporosis and Thyroid Disease in Seconds
A routine eye photograph could soon become one of the fastest ways to check your overall health.
Scientists have created an artificial intelligence program that...
Which Diabetes Drug Is Better for People with Irregular Heartbeat?
Choosing the right medicine for type 2 diabetes is becoming more complicated because many newer drugs provide benefits beyond lowering blood sugar. Some medicines...
Stroke Recovery May Depend on a Blood Pressure Plan Designed for Each Patient
Every year, millions of people suffer an ischemic stroke, which occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of the brain.
The longer...
Treating Sleep Apnea in Midlife Could Reduce Dementia Risk
Sleep is essential for both physical and mental health, yet millions of people do not get healthy, restful sleep every night.
One of the most...
Heart Attack Couldn’t Keep Mom from Her Son’s Marine Ceremony
Rikki Crider isn’t the type to barge in on her neighbors. Yet there she was, in their kitchen, after letting herself in through their...
New Test Could Predict Who Benefit Most from Heart Failure Drug
Scientists have long known that some people inherit genetic changes that greatly increase their risk of developing cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart...
Alzheimer’s May Begin Long Before Memory Problems
For many years, doctors have considered memory loss to be the first clear sign of Alzheimer's disease. A new study suggests that the brain...
Why Some People Still Have High Blood Pressure Despite Treatment
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. Millions of people live with...
Doctors May Soon Prescribe Exercise Before Medicine for Mild High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Many people think of exercise as something they should do to lose weight or stay fit. However, doctors are increasingly viewing physical activity as...
This Blood Pressure Number May Matter Most
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and is a major cause...
Scientists Uncover the Root Cause of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in the world. It is often called a silent disease because it usually causes...
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Brain Health
Stop Smoking May Help Prevent Dementia
Many smokers worry that if they stop smoking they will gain weight. While this concern is understandable, new research suggests that quitting is still...
Scientists Find the Key to Slowing Alzheimer’s Disease
For decades, scientists have searched for ways to stop Alzheimer's disease before it destroys large areas of the brain.
While many treatments focus on removing...
Alzheimer’s May Begin Long Before Memory Problems
For many years, doctors have considered memory loss to be the first clear sign of Alzheimer's disease. A new study suggests that the brain...
Quitting Smoking May Help Protect Your Brain From Dementia
Giving up smoking is one of the best decisions a person can make for their health. Most people know that quitting lowers the risk...
A New Method to Predict When Alzheimer’s Is About to Begin
For years, scientists have searched for a way to predict exactly when Alzheimer's disease will begin causing memory loss.
A new study suggests that tiny...