Health & Wellness
Short bursts of intense activity may dramatically cut disease risk, study finds
Many people believe they need long hours at the gym to stay healthy. However, new research suggests that even small amounts of intense physical...
Vitamin D in your 30s and 40s may protect the brain later from dementia
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because the body makes it when the skin is exposed to sunlight. It is well known...
A tiny brain gas could hold the key to slowing Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people around the world and is one of the leading causes of memory loss in older adults.
It gradually damages...
Common blood pressure drug linked to hidden risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most dangerous medical emergencies. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly and can no longer...
Dangerous causes of tiredness older people should not ignore
Feeling tired once in a while is normal for everyone. After a busy day or a poor night’s sleep, most people feel low in...
Scientists find safer treatment for chronic inflammation
Our immune system works all the time to protect us from harmful bacteria, viruses, and injuries. It is a complex system made up of...
5 simple foods that help lower blood pressure naturally after 50
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is very common, especially in people over the age of 50. Many people do not feel any symptoms,...
Can eggs increase your cancer risk?
Eggs are one of the most common foods in the world. Many people eat them every day because they are easy to prepare, affordable,...
Can your personality help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, especially in older adults. It is a condition that slowly damages the brain, leading to...
These simple daily habits can quietly lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called a “silent killer” because it usually does not cause clear symptoms.
Many people feel completely...
Popular vitamin supplement may bring hidden cancer risks
Many people today take dietary supplements to improve their health. One popular supplement is nicotinamide riboside, often called NR.
It is a form of vitamin...
Popular diabetes drugs linked to this vision loss disease
New research from the University of Southern Denmark has brought attention to a possible risk linked to a widely used diabetes drug called Ozempic.
The...
New drug could bring safer relief for chronic nerve pain, study shows
Chronic nerve pain is a difficult and often frustrating condition that affects millions of people around the world.
It is also known as neuropathic pain,...
Study finds a new cause of autoimmune diseases
A recent study from scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has uncovered an important clue about why some people with leukemia also...
Widely used blood pressure pills may harm men more
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of men around the world. It often develops slowly and...
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Brain Health
The first 72 hours after a stroke could shape recovery, study finds
When people think about stroke, they often focus on the moment it happens. However, scientists now believe that what happens in the hours and...
Vitamin D in your 30s and 40s may protect the brain later from dementia
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because the body makes it when the skin is exposed to sunlight. It is well known...
A tiny brain gas could hold the key to slowing Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people around the world and is one of the leading causes of memory loss in older adults.
It gradually damages...
Can your personality help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, especially in older adults. It is a condition that slowly damages the brain, leading to...
Missing this key nutrient may increase risks of heart disease, dementia
Choline is an essential nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy, but many people have never even heard of it. Unlike some vitamins,...