Health & Wellness

Even 15 minutes in nature can improve your mental health

Spending time in nature can make a big difference to how we feel, especially for people living in busy cities. A new study from Leiden...

MIT’s new ultrasound device could detect breast cancer earlier

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Early detection greatly improves the chances of successful treatment, and frequent screenings...

‘Yo-yo dieting’ may quietly harm women’s metabolism

Many people try to lose weight more than once in their lives. They diet, lose weight, then slowly gain it back. This pattern is...

Can high testosterone levels raise your heart disease risk?

Testosterone is a hormone that plays an important role in male health. It helps build muscles, increase energy, and support sexual function. Sometimes, doctors prescribe...

Shingles vaccine may help prevent dementia

Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. As the global population ages, the number of people living with dementia is expected to...

Why training the ‘good’ arm can help stroke survivors regain independence

Many people who survive a stroke are left with serious and long-lasting problems with their arms. Usually, one arm is more affected than the...

Chemo before 3 pm may help people with lung cancer live longer

A new study suggests that giving lung cancer treatment in the morning could help patients live longer and slow down the growth of their...

Widely used eye drops may harm liver health

A common chemical found in some over-the-counter eye drops might affect the liver, according to a new study by researchers at Örebro University in...

Missing this nutrient could harm your brain and heart

Choline is a very important nutrient that our bodies need to stay healthy. Our liver makes only a small amount of it, so we...

Understand the meaning of your blood pressure numbers

Understanding your blood pressure is important for staying healthy. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as...

Natural ways to reverse type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a health condition where the body has trouble managing blood sugar. This can lead to many health problems over time....

How prunes help lower blood pressure and protect heart health

Prunes are dried plums. They are sweet, chewy, and naturally contain no added sugar. These small fruits are full of important nutrients like vitamin...

Common causes of thyroid inflammation

Thyroid inflammation, also called thyroiditis, can be confusing and sometimes scary. The thyroid is a small gland in the front of your neck that...

New ‘superhero’ cells could help fight diabetes

Deep inside our body, there is a small organ called the pancreas. One of its most important jobs is to make a hormone called...

Top 10 foods to help lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue. It increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious problems....

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Brain Health

Shingles vaccine may help prevent dementia

Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. As the global population ages, the number of people living with dementia is expected to...

Why training the ‘good’ arm can help stroke survivors regain independence

Many people who survive a stroke are left with serious and long-lasting problems with their arms. Usually, one arm is more affected than the...

Missing this nutrient could harm your brain and heart

Choline is a very important nutrient that our bodies need to stay healthy. Our liver makes only a small amount of it, so we...

Diabetes drug may fight Alzheimer’s before it starts

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common brain condition that causes memory loss and dementia in older people. It affects millions of people around the...

Big causes of mini-strokes everyone needs to know

A mini-stroke, also called a transient ischemic attack or TIA, may be brief, but it is not something to ignore. Even though the symptoms go...