Health & Wellness
Cutting salt in everyday foods could save your blood pressure
Two new studies from France and the United Kingdom have found that lowering the amount of salt in packaged and prepared foods could help...
Inflammation and autoimmune-like dysfunction may be fueling heart failure
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people. It happens when the heart muscle becomes weak or damaged, often after a...
Grandparenting may slow cognitive decline, study finds
Looking after grandchildren might be more than just a helpful act for the family—it could also protect the brain health of grandparents.
A new study...
Most Americans don’t know there are more cholesterol drugs than just statins
High cholesterol is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke. These are the leading causes of death around the world.
While...
This health problem is a strong cause of dementia
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a brain condition caused by repeated hits to the head. It has long been linked to professional athletes...
Common drug could reduce hand pain in osteoarthritis
Have you or someone you know ever felt a constant ache or stiffness in your hands—pain that makes it hard to do simple things...
Worst exercise for people with high blood pressure
Exercise is a great way to help lower high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. It helps your heart grow stronger, improves blood flow,...
Could vitamin D be the key to treating inflammatory bowel disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a long-term health problem that affects the digestive system. It includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
These conditions cause...
These people suffer most from uncontrolled blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health issue that affects almost half of all adults in the United States.
It increases...
Major causes of thyroid diseases you need to know
Thyroid problems affect millions of people around the world. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, but it does a very...
Could cancer help protect against Alzheimer’s?
Cancer and Alzheimer's disease are two of the most common illnesses that affect older adults.
But for years, doctors have noticed something surprising: people who...
Are meat eaters really more likely to live to 100 than non-meat eaters, as...
People who don’t eat meat may be less likely than meat eaters to reach the age of 100, according to a recent study.
But before...
Why U.S. middle-aged adults report more loneliness and poor health than peers abroad
People born in the 1960s and early 1970s in the United States are experiencing more loneliness, depression, memory problems, and physical weakness than earlier...
Does ADHD or its drugs affect adult height and weight?
A new study from Seoul National University Hospital has found that children diagnosed with ADHD, and those who are treated with the medication methylphenidate...
Why overactive bladder is so common in people with diabetes
Overactive bladder is a condition that many people find embarrassing or difficult to talk about, yet it affects millions of adults around the world.
People...
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Brain Health
Grandparenting may slow cognitive decline, study finds
Looking after grandchildren might be more than just a helpful act for the family—it could also protect the brain health of grandparents.
A new study...
This health problem is a strong cause of dementia
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is a brain condition caused by repeated hits to the head. It has long been linked to professional athletes...
Could cancer help protect against Alzheimer’s?
Cancer and Alzheimer's disease are two of the most common illnesses that affect older adults.
But for years, doctors have noticed something surprising: people who...
Blood sugar spikes after meals may raise Alzheimer’s risk
New research from the University of Liverpool suggests that sharp rises in blood sugar after meals may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
These...
These personality traits may protect you from Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in older adults. It slowly damages the brain, especially the parts that control memory.
While health...