Health & Wellness
Chronic pain may strongly increase high blood pressure risk
A new study has found that chronic pain may raise the risk of developing high blood pressure.
The study, published in the American Heart Association...
Can a constipation drug protect failing kidneys?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. As the disease gets worse, many patients end...
Simple blood test could better predict heart disease risk
For nearly 60 years, doctors have used blood cholesterol levels to find out who is at high risk of heart disease.
But a new study...
This diet may reduce death risk in people with type 2 diabetes
A major new study has shown that people with type 2 diabetes can lower their risk of early death by eating a healthy diet...
Scientists find better way to treat back pain in older adults
About 20 years ago, Gregory Hicks started a research journey that few people in the United States were exploring at the time: studying long-term...
Your lower blood pressure number could predict dementia and stroke
When you visit the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, the machine wraps around your arm, squeezes it, and then gives two numbers.
Most...
Could boosting “happiness chemical” help prevent Alzheimer’s?
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found a possible link between low serotonin levels and memory problems in older adults.
The study, published...
Certain blood pressure drugs are linked to higher suicide risk
A new study from Canada has raised concerns about a possible link between a type of blood pressure medication and a higher risk of...
Study finds big cause of low strength in older people
As people get older, many notice that their bodies are not as strong as they used to be. This loss of strength, especially in...
10 warning signs your diabetes may be out of control
Diabetes is a health condition that changes how your body uses sugar from the food you eat. When it’s not managed well, too much...
Study shows important cause of coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, responsible for about 25% of all deaths.
It happens when...
A diabetes drug may help keep aging blood vessels young
As we grow older, our bodies naturally go through changes, and one of the most serious ones is the aging of our blood vessels.
Over...
What’s the best blood pressure for older people?
High blood pressure is a major concern for many older people, especially those over 60. It can lead to serious health problems like heart...
How a surprising brain cell could help fight dementia
Dementia affects millions of people around the world. It causes problems with memory, thinking, and reasoning.
While scientists have studied dementia for many years, they...
How drinking milk affects risks of heart disease and cancer in older people
Scientists from Sun Yat-sen University found that milk drinking is linked to changes in heart disease and cancer death risks among older people.
Milk is...
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Brain Health
Daytime sleepiness in older women may be linked to double dementia risk
Women in their 80s who become sleepier during the day over several years may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a...
Your lower blood pressure number could predict dementia and stroke
When you visit the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, the machine wraps around your arm, squeezes it, and then gives two numbers.
Most...
Could boosting “happiness chemical” help prevent Alzheimer’s?
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found a possible link between low serotonin levels and memory problems in older adults.
The study, published...
What’s the best blood pressure for older people?
High blood pressure is a major concern for many older people, especially those over 60. It can lead to serious health problems like heart...
How a surprising brain cell could help fight dementia
Dementia affects millions of people around the world. It causes problems with memory, thinking, and reasoning.
While scientists have studied dementia for many years, they...