Health & Wellness
Popular keto diet may you’re your metabolism over time, study finds
The keto diet has become hugely popular on social media, with eye-catching recipes like avocado toast made with fried cheese and zucchini noodles in...
Sleep apnea linked to early signs of brain damage
A new study from Korea University Ansan Hospital has found that people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea may face a higher risk...
Can wearable heart monitors help prevent stroke?
A new study has found that wearable heart monitors can help doctors detect more cases of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm problem...
Stiff blood vessels may amplify early memory loss
As people grow older, many worry about memory loss and changes in thinking. These changes often happen slowly and quietly, long before any clear...
Switching to this drug can lower blood sugar and weight more effectively
For people with type 2 diabetes who are already using the drug dulaglutide but still don’t have good blood sugar control, switching to another...
Study finds how to restore blood flow in dementia
Scientists from the University of Vermont have made a promising discovery that could lead to new ways of treating reduced blood flow in the...
A healthy Nordic diet may help treat diabetes and fatty liver
A new study from Uppsala University shows that a healthy Nordic diet can improve both type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
This diet...
Glycation-lowering compounds curb hunger, lower insulin resistance and extend lifespan
The same chemical reaction that gives toasted bread its golden-brown crust also happens inside our bodies—but with much less pleasant effects.
This process is called...
Lowering blood pressure below 120 saves lives in people with type 2 diabetes
People with Type 2 diabetes often have high blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and death from...
More than 1 in 4 people with type 2 diabetes also have this bone...
A new study from the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University in China has found that more than one in four people with...
These things can speed up memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study has found that age, sex, heart health, and daily functioning can all help predict how quickly people with Alzheimer’s disease will...
The best vitamins to help you stay strong and healthy after 50
As we get older, our bodies go through many changes, and so do our nutritional needs. After the age of 50, staying healthy means...
Study discovers a big hidden cause of heart disease
Heart disease, including heart attacks and strokes, is still the number one cause of death in the United States.
For many years, doctors have used...
Common blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden heart stoppage
A new study from Europe has found that taking high doses of a common blood pressure medicine called nifedipine may increase the risk of...
This underused blood pressure drug may be safer and more effective
A new study from Columbia University has found that one common drug used to treat high blood pressure may not be the best choice.
The...
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Brain Health
Sleep apnea linked to early signs of brain damage
A new study from Korea University Ansan Hospital has found that people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea may face a higher risk...
Can wearable heart monitors help prevent stroke?
A new study has found that wearable heart monitors can help doctors detect more cases of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm problem...
Stiff blood vessels may amplify early memory loss
As people grow older, many worry about memory loss and changes in thinking. These changes often happen slowly and quietly, long before any clear...
Study finds how to restore blood flow in dementia
Scientists from the University of Vermont have made a promising discovery that could lead to new ways of treating reduced blood flow in the...
These things can speed up memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study has found that age, sex, heart health, and daily functioning can all help predict how quickly people with Alzheimer’s disease will...