Health & Wellness
Chewing Gum after Beetroot May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Beetroot and leafy green vegetables are well known for supporting heart health because they contain large amounts of nitrate.
Now researchers have found that one...
New Drug May Fight Alzheimer’s at Its Earliest Stages
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to...
Eating Within 8 Hours a Day Can Help You Keep Weight Off
Losing weight is difficult for many people, but keeping the weight off can be even harder.
Many diets work for a short time, only for...
New Drug Could Slow Kidney Disease in Millions Without Diabetes
Chronic kidney disease affects hundreds of millions of people around the world.
The condition develops when the kidneys slowly lose their ability to remove waste...
Could Eating Too Many Chili Peppers Raise Cancer Risk?
Many people enjoy spicy food, and chili peppers are an important part of diets around the world.
Besides adding heat and flavor, chili peppers contain...
Popular Sugar Substitutes May Be Linked to Faster Memory Loss
Many people choose foods and drinks with artificial sweeteners because they contain little or no sugar. These products are often promoted as better choices...
Sugary Gum May Boost Blood Pressure Benefits of Beetroot
Scientists have discovered an unexpected link between chewing sugary gum and the way the body processes healthy vegetables.
A new study suggests that chewing a...
Popular Sleep Supplement May Help Reduce Chronic Pain
Melatonin is widely known as the hormone that helps people fall asleep, but scientists are discovering that it may have other important effects in...
A Surprising Way the Mediterranean Diet May Slow Aging
For many years, scientists have known that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest eating patterns in the world. People who follow it...
Sugar-Coated Therapy Could Boost Survival in Deadly Brain Cancer
Scientists at Oregon State University have developed a new experimental treatment that could one day improve care for people with glioblastoma, the most aggressive...
A Hidden Way Exercise May Protect Your Heart
Most people know that regular exercise helps lower blood pressure, improve fitness, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Scientists have now discovered another possible...
What Is the Best Blood Pressure Target After 60?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, becomes more common as people grow older. If it is not controlled, it can increase the risk of...
Vitamin D May Slow a Key Part of the Aging Process
Scientists have been searching for ways to slow the aging process for many years.
A large new study now suggests that vitamin D supplements may...
Early Warning Signs of Early Death Older People Shouldn’t Ignore
Feeling tired is something many people expect as they get older. Many believe that having less energy is simply a normal part of aging.
However,...
Small Changes in Your Face Could Be Early Signs of Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease is becoming much more common around the world.
Spending more time sitting, eating high-calorie foods, and gaining excess weight have all increased...
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Brain Health
Can Everyday Foods Help Protect Your Brain? Scientists Say Plant Compounds Show Promise
Can Everyday Foods Help Protect Your Brain? Scientists Say Plant Compounds Show Promise
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions...
Scientists Discover a Possible Reason Some Brains Grow Old Too Soon
Growing older affects every part of the body, including the brain. Most people experience gradual changes in memory and thinking as they age.
These changes...
New Drug May Fight Alzheimer’s at Its Earliest Stages
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to...
Popular Sugar Substitutes May Be Linked to Faster Memory Loss
Many people choose foods and drinks with artificial sweeteners because they contain little or no sugar. These products are often promoted as better choices...
Simple Blood Test May Help Predict Alzheimer’s Disease
Doctors have long wanted a simple blood test that could tell whether someone is likely to develop Alzheimer's disease before memory loss begins.
Today, diagnosing...