Health & Wellness
Hormone Therapy Help Older Women Keep Their Bones Strong
Many people think menopause mainly causes symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings.
However, one of the biggest health changes during menopause happens silently...
Dogs and humans age in similar ways, surprising study finds
Dogs may have more in common with humans than just sharing our homes and routines.
A new study has found that the same biological signals...
Can a Copper-Based Medicine Help the Brain Take Out the Trash in Alzheimer’s Disease?
The human brain has its own cleaning system. Every day, waste products and damaged proteins are removed to keep brain cells healthy and functioning...
People Who Love Onions May Have Better Heart and Blood Sugar Health
Why do some people enjoy the strong taste and smell of onions while others avoid them completely? Scientists believe that part of the answer...
Cholesterol Drug Statins May Slow Physical Aging in Older People
When people hear about statins, they usually think about cholesterol. For decades, doctors have prescribed these medications to help lower cholesterol levels and reduce...
Common Shingles Vaccine Could Help Protect the Brain from Dementia
other factors that may have contributed to the findings.
The study findings are promising because they point to a widely available intervention that may offer...
Feeling Lonely May Age the Brain Faster and Shorten Your Life
Many older adults spend a lot of time by themselves. Some live alone after their children move away. Others lose a spouse or close...
Two Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Show Very Different Results in Real Life
Obesity has become one of the biggest health challenges of modern times. Around the world, rising body weight is linked to higher risks of...
Checking Blood Pressure at Home Could Help Prevent Heart Attacks
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the world's most common health problems.
Millions of people have high blood pressure, and many do...
Can a Gut-Friendly Fiber Protect the Liver?
The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the body. It helps process nutrients, stores energy, removes waste products, and plays a major...
Could Better Sleep Timing Help the Brain Heal After a Stroke?
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without enough...
Online Therapy Helps Women Recover After ‘Broken-Heart Syndrome’
Heart disease is often thought of as a problem that mainly affects men. In fact, men make up a large proportion of heart disease...
Wine, Beer, or Spirits? Study Reveals Surprising Differences in Alcohol and Health
Alcohol is a normal part of social life for many people. Some people enjoy an occasional drink at dinner or during celebrations, while others...
Study Finds How to Switch Anxiety and Social Withdrawal On and Off
Scientists have discovered that a very small group of brain cells deep inside the brain may play a major role in anxiety, depression, and...
Common Myths of High Blood Pressure You Need to Know
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions in the world. Millions of people live with it every...
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Brain Health
Your Eyes May Reveal Your Future Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
The saying that the eyes are the window to the soul may contain more truth than people realize. Scientists now believe that our eyes...
Can a Copper-Based Medicine Help the Brain Take Out the Trash in Alzheimer’s Disease?
The human brain has its own cleaning system. Every day, waste products and damaged proteins are removed to keep brain cells healthy and functioning...
Common Shingles Vaccine Could Help Protect the Brain from Dementia
other factors that may have contributed to the findings.
The study findings are promising because they point to a widely available intervention that may offer...
Could Better Sleep Timing Help the Brain Heal After a Stroke?
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without enough...
Could a Common Nutrient Become a New Weapon Against Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age. It slowly damages and kills brain cells, causing a person to lose...