Health & Wellness
Could Sleeping with the TV On Increase Your Alzheimer’s Risk?
Most people know that sleep is important for health. A good night's sleep helps the body recover, supports the immune system, and allows the...
A Split-Second Movement Could Reveal How Long You May Live
As people get older, doctors often look at their age, medical history, blood pressure, and chronic diseases to estimate their health risks.
But researchers are...
Skipping This 6-Week Program Could Quadruple the Risk of Dying After a Heart Attack
Having a heart attack can be a life-changing event. Many people believe that once they leave the hospital, the worst is over.
But doctors say...
Study Finds Root Cause of Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Many people notice changes in memory and thinking as they get older. Names become harder to remember, learning new information takes longer, and concentrating...
Know When and How to Use Antibiotics, and When to Skip Them
Antibiotics are powerful medications that save countless lives every day. But they’re not the answer for every illness.
Antibiotics treat only some infections caused by...
Daily Pill Could Delivers Up To 12% Weight Loss In 36 Weeks
Obesity has become one of the biggest health challenges in the world. It increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, fatty...
Why an Underactive Thyroid Can Slow Down Your Entire Body
When people hear the word metabolism, they often think about how fast they burn calories or whether they gain weight easily. In reality, metabolism...
Could Just Three Prunes a Day Help Lower Blood Pressure?
Prunes are simply dried plums, but they are much more than a sweet and chewy snack. These dried fruits are packed with nutrients and...
Diabetes Drug Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Failure
Millions of people around the world live with type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the body cannot use insulin properly and blood sugar...
Silent Changes Inside Your Bones May Be the First Warning Sign of Dangerous Blood...
Every second of every day, your body is quietly making millions of new blood cells deep inside your bones.
This happens in the soft tissue...
These Everyday Things Could Raise Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it, and...
New Wearable Device Could Help Older People Prevent Dangerous Falls
As people grow older, staying balanced while standing and walking often becomes more difficult. This change usually happens slowly over many years.
Muscles become weaker,...
These Two Surprising Events May Cause a Stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability around the world. It happens when the brain suddenly loses its blood...
Why Slightly High Blood Pressure May Not Be as Dangerous as You Think
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects more than one billion people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of heart disease and...
Common Thyroid Drug May Raise Heart Risks
Levothyroxine is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world. It is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid...
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Brain Health
How Ultrasound Helps Stroke-Damaged Brains Recover Movement
A stroke can change a person's life in just a few minutes. It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked...
Could Sleeping with the TV On Increase Your Alzheimer’s Risk?
Most people know that sleep is important for health. A good night's sleep helps the body recover, supports the immune system, and allows the...
Study Finds Root Cause of Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Many people notice changes in memory and thinking as they get older. Names become harder to remember, learning new information takes longer, and concentrating...
These Two Surprising Events May Cause a Stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability around the world. It happens when the brain suddenly loses its blood...
Why Low Blood Pressure Could Be an Overlooked Warning Sign for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, a condition that slowly destroys memory, thinking abilities, and the capacity to perform everyday tasks.
As...