Health & Wellness
Why stress can be a silent risk for memory decline
Memory loss is a growing concern as people live longer lives. Many older adults worry about losing their ability to think clearly or remember...
Why “magic mushrooms” therapy helps some people but harms others
Psychedelic-assisted therapy has become one of the most talked-about areas in mental health research.
Around the world, scientists are studying whether substances such as psilocybin,...
Omega-3 supplements linked to faster cognitive decline, study finds
Omega-3 supplements have become extremely popular among older adults around the world.
Many people take fish oil capsules every day because they believe the supplements...
Simple 10-minute exercises done lying down may improve balance and stability
Many people know exercise is important for staying healthy, but not everyone enjoys standing workouts, gym sessions, or high-intensity exercise routines.
Some people may have...
Artery widening, not blockages, may be a surprising cause of common stroke
For decades, many doctors believed that blocked arteries caused by fatty buildup were the main reason behind most strokes.
This idea shaped the way stroke...
WHO places entire cruise ship under high-risk monitoring after deadly hantavirus outbreak
Health officials around the world are closely watching a cruise ship outbreak involving a rare and dangerous disease called hantavirus after three passengers died...
A compound from garlic could help fight muscle weakness in older people
Muscle weakness is one of the most common problems that comes with aging. Many older adults gradually lose strength, energy, balance, and mobility as...
Scientists accidentally discover asthma drug could fight severe fatty liver disease
A surprising discovery during kidney research has led scientists to a possible new treatment for one of the world’s fastest-growing liver diseases.
Researchers at the...
Simple at-home blood test may detect dementia risk years earlier
Dementia is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. Millions of people are currently living with dementia, and the number is expected...
Large study finds strong link between cannabis addiction and depression
As cannabis becomes more widely used around the world, scientists are paying closer attention to how it may affect mental health.
While some people use...
AI test could detect heart failure early
Heart failure is becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing health problems. The condition happens when the heart becomes too weak to pump enough blood...
Hidden genes can greatly raise blood clot risk in older people
Blood clots are a serious health problem that affect millions of people around the world every year.
Some blood clots can block blood flow in...
Popular cholesterol drugs have surprising side effects
Millions of people around the world take cholesterol-lowering medicines every day to protect their hearts and stay healthy as they age.
Doctors often prescribe these...
Scientists find hidden eye risk in popular blood pressure drugs
Millions of people around the world take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of...
Early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease many people miss
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term brain condition that mainly affects movement and physical control. It develops slowly over time and usually becomes worse as...
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Brain Health
Why stress can be a silent risk for memory decline
Memory loss is a growing concern as people live longer lives. Many older adults worry about losing their ability to think clearly or remember...
Omega-3 supplements linked to faster cognitive decline, study finds
Omega-3 supplements have become extremely popular among older adults around the world.
Many people take fish oil capsules every day because they believe the supplements...
Artery widening, not blockages, may be a surprising cause of common stroke
For decades, many doctors believed that blocked arteries caused by fatty buildup were the main reason behind most strokes.
This idea shaped the way stroke...
Simple at-home blood test may detect dementia risk years earlier
Dementia is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. Millions of people are currently living with dementia, and the number is expected...
Simple 4-in-1 heart pill may dramatically cut risk of heart attacks and strokes
Heart disease is still the leading cause of death worldwide. Millions of people die every year from heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
Many of...