Health & Wellness
Scientists discover new target that could lead to better Alzheimer’s treatments
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a promising new target for treating Alzheimer’s disease, raising hopes for future therapies that...
Parkinson’s disease may force the body to switch to “emergency mode” for energy
Weight loss is a common but puzzling problem for many people living with Parkinson’s disease. Patients often become thinner as the disease progresses, even...
Vitamin D could help calm dangerous inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s natural way of healing itself when there’s an injury or infection. It helps protect us and repair damage.
But when inflammation...
Higher vitamin D levels linked to lower dementia risk
Low vitamin D levels associated with higher dementia risk, study warns
Scientists from Tufts University and other institutions report that higher vitamin D levels in...
Can removing certain foods help children with autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects how people think, interact, and experience the world around them.
While there's no known cure for...
Avocado could help reduce risk of high blood pressure, study finds
Avocado is a fruit that is rich in dietary fiber, potassium, magnesium, mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids, and other bioactive phytochemicals.
These are nutritional components...
Ketamine shows fast relief for suicidal thoughts
A new study from Columbia University has found that ketamine, a drug often used to treat serious depression, can quickly help reduce suicidal thoughts.
What’s...
Should you really worry about high blood pressure numbers?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it can raise the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and...
Move more, medicate less: How exercise can help your heart
Doctors are now being encouraged to help people lower their blood pressure and cholesterol with exercise instead of medication—at least to start.
A new statement...
How simple everyday habits can improve heart health
Many people know that healthy habits can help prevent heart disease.
But if you already have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or even heart...
Honey could help control blood sugar, study finds
Scientists from the University of Toronto report that honey, when included in a healthy diet, may help improve blood sugar control.
Obesity is a common...
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mainly affects movement. It gets worse over time, but the early signs can be small and easy...
Could fixing cell energy problems prevent Alzheimer’s?
A new study from Yale-NUS College is giving scientists a new way to think about what might cause Alzheimer’s disease.
This illness affects memory and...
Night traffic noise may quietly harm your heart health, study finds
A large new study suggests that the sound of traffic outside your home at night could be doing more than disturbing your sleep—it may...
What different shaped skis do and do not influence
From the biathlon to the slopestyle to the giant slalom, raising a ski above your head after crossing the finish line is the triumphant...
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Brain Health
Scientists discover new target that could lead to better Alzheimer’s treatments
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a promising new target for treating Alzheimer’s disease, raising hopes for future therapies that...
Parkinson’s disease may force the body to switch to “emergency mode” for energy
Weight loss is a common but puzzling problem for many people living with Parkinson’s disease. Patients often become thinner as the disease progresses, even...
Higher vitamin D levels linked to lower dementia risk
Low vitamin D levels associated with higher dementia risk, study warns
Scientists from Tufts University and other institutions report that higher vitamin D levels in...
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mainly affects movement. It gets worse over time, but the early signs can be small and easy...
Could fixing cell energy problems prevent Alzheimer’s?
A new study from Yale-NUS College is giving scientists a new way to think about what might cause Alzheimer’s disease.
This illness affects memory and...