Health & Wellness
Could sleeping without a pillow help prevent vision loss?
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of permanent blindness in the world. It damages the optic nerve, often without warning, and once the...
Dozens of blood proteins linked to prostate cancer risk
A new large-scale study has identified many blood proteins linked to prostate cancer risk, including both common markers across populations and ones unique to...
Millions of Americans microdose ‘magic mushroom’ compounds
Psychedelics are becoming more popular in the United States, but not always for the reasons people might expect.
A new study from the RAND Corporation...
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...
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Brain Health
Active social life may help improve cognitive health in older people
As we grow older, keeping our brains healthy becomes more and more important. Many studies have shown that staying socially connected is linked to...
This stuff from muscles may help the brain heal after a stroke
When someone has a stroke, quick treatment is key. Doctors can sometimes remove or dissolve the blood clot that caused the stroke, but this...
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...