Health & Wellness
Vegetarian diet may increase your depression risk, study finds
Scientists from Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences report that following a vegetarian diet may be linked to a higher risk of depression.
Depression is more...
The harm of vitamin D deficiency you need to know
Vitamin D is a critical nutrient for our bodies. Often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," our bodies produce vitamin D naturally when our...
Tea and coffee may help lower your risk of stroke and dementia
Scientists from Tianjin Medical University have found that drinking tea and coffee is linked to lower risks of stroke and dementia.
Coffee and tea are...
Scientists find a diet that can treat fatty liver disease, obesity
A new study has found that an experimental high-protein, lower-carbohydrate diet or a medication called orlistat could help reduce liver fat in Asian patients...
Scientists discover key gene that may speed up aging
Scientists have discovered a gene that could play a major role in how we age.
This exciting finding might lead to new treatments that slow...
A simple daily habit can lower blood pressure and protect your heart
The American Heart Association (AHA) is encouraging doctors to help people with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol become more active and spend less...
Alzheimer’s may be fueled by sleep loss, study finds
People with Alzheimer’s disease often struggle with sleep. They may toss and turn at night, take long naps during the day, and become confused...
Study finds the top drug choices for type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of North Carolina has helped doctors and patients better understand which medications are most helpful for people with...
What to eat and to avoid for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it often doesn't have obvious symptoms but can lead to serious health...
Yogurt intake may help reduce the risk of tooth loss
Scientists from Kyushu University and other institutions have found that higher yogurt intake is linked to a lower risk of tooth loss.
The study was...
Zinc and vitamin B6 linked to lower risk of death from heart disease
Scientists from Tianjin Medical University and other institutions have found that adequate intake of zinc and vitamin B6 is linked to a lower risk...
Tart cherry juice could help improve blood sugar health
Scientists from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and several partnering institutions have found that drinking tart cherry juice may support healthier blood sugar levels.
Tart...
Turmeric and vitamin D can improve blood pressure
Turmeric is an Indian spice that is widely used in many Asian countries.
The active ingredient in turmeric is called curcumin, which is known for...
Vitamin D supplements may strongly reduce cancer death risk
Scientists from the Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University and other institutions have found that vitamin D supplementation may strongly reduce the risk of cancer-related...
Whey and soy protein may help reduce inflammation in older people
Before diving into the specifics, let's first understand some basics. In our body, there's a thing called 'inflammation'.
It's usually our body's response to an...
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Brain Health
Tea and coffee may help lower your risk of stroke and dementia
Scientists from Tianjin Medical University have found that drinking tea and coffee is linked to lower risks of stroke and dementia.
Coffee and tea are...
Alzheimer’s may be fueled by sleep loss, study finds
People with Alzheimer’s disease often struggle with sleep. They may toss and turn at night, take long naps during the day, and become confused...
Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to dementia, study warns
Scientists from the University of South Australia have found a direct link between low vitamin D levels and an increased risk of dementia.
Vitamin D...
Just days before Thanksgiving, she had a stroke on a train
On a November morning a year ago, in between her 52nd birthday and Thanksgiving, Kim Spight decided to take a train to church.
Normally, she...
Memory loss in older people may be reversible, study shows
Memory loss doesn’t have to be a normal part of getting older.
New research from Virginia Tech has found that certain changes in the brain...