Health & Wellness
Smoking strongly linked to depression, study finds
A large new study in Germany has confirmed that people who smoke or have smoked in the past are more likely to experience depression...
When the brain’s clean-up crew starts harming the brain
The human brain is constantly working to stay healthy. Every second, brain cells make new proteins and break down old or damaged ones.
This balance...
This vitamin may play a surprising role in bowel movements
Most people don’t often talk about their bowel habits, but how often we go to the bathroom can actually reveal a lot about how...
How Parkinson’s may travel from the gut to the brain—and how we might stop...
New research from scientists at the UK Dementia Research Institute at University College London has revealed how Parkinson’s disease may spread from the gut...
Being a “night owl” could quietly hurt your heart, research warns
Many people see themselves as night owls. They feel more alert in the evening, enjoy staying up late, and often struggle with early mornings.
While...
Smoking, blood pressure and diabetes each may cause distinct dementia-related brain changes
Many people think dementia is something we cannot prevent, but new research shows that almost half of all dementia cases are linked to risk...
How to stop breast cancer from spreading to the brain
Scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered something new that may help fight a serious problem for patients with...
Major causes of high blood pressure you need to know
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a health condition that affects many people around the world.
It happens when the pressure of blood...
Silent warnings of liver disease in older adults
Liver disease is a serious health problem that can affect people at any age. But in older adults, it can be harder to notice....
What is the major cause of hoarding?
When most people hear about hoarding, they often think of extreme cases shown on reality TV—homes filled with piles of things, rooms that are...
Is your blood pressure slowly hurting your heart?
High blood pressure is sometimes called the “silent killer.” This is because most people who have it don’t feel anything wrong. However, it can...
Study finds a surprising cause of tooth decay
A new study from Umeå University in Sweden has found that both your genes and your daily habits may affect your risk of getting...
Best breakfast foods to help lower your blood pressure
Starting your day with the right foods doesn’t just give you energy—it can also help keep your blood pressure under control.
Breakfast is a great...
Why you fall asleep on the sofa but not in bed
Have you ever dozed off on the sofa while watching TV, only to find yourself wide awake once you crawl into bed? You’re not...
Don’t ignore these early signs of colon cancer
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is one of the most common cancers in the world. It starts in the colon or rectum,...
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Brain Health
How low-dose cannabis and a common painkiller may help treat Alzheimer’s
Cannabis is often used to help people manage pain, reduce inflammation, and relax. One of its main ingredients, THC (short for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), is known...
What the latest heart disease and stroke numbers mean for your health
An updated guide to the latest research on heart disease and stroke is filled with crucial data for experts fighting those debilitating problems.
But to...
People who survive cancers are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s – this might be...
Cancer and Alzheimer’s disease are two of the most feared diagnoses in medicine, but they rarely strike the same person. For years, epidemiologists have...
How Parkinson’s may travel from the gut to the brain—and how we might stop...
New research from scientists at the UK Dementia Research Institute at University College London has revealed how Parkinson’s disease may spread from the gut...
Smoking, blood pressure and diabetes each may cause distinct dementia-related brain changes
Many people think dementia is something we cannot prevent, but new research shows that almost half of all dementia cases are linked to risk...