Health & Wellness
Why muscle strength matters for women over 60
Staying active as you age is important, but a new study suggests that building muscle strength may be just as crucial as getting enough...
What happens when you take multivitamins every day
Vitamins and minerals are essential for good health. But in busy daily life, it can be difficult to get all the nutrients you need...
Scientists discover gut bacteria linked to a major form of dementia
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a common form of dementia that currently has no cure.
Recent research has suggested that gut bacteria may play...
Eating one egg a day is safe for heart health, major study finds
Scientists from Harvard University and other institutions have found that eating up to one egg per day is not linked to an increased risk...
Do potatoes raise blood pressure? What science says
Potatoes are a popular and versatile vegetable enjoyed by people around the world.
However, some concerns have been raised about how eating potatoes may affect...
Dietary antioxidants may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine have identified a potential link between dietary antioxidants and the prevention...
Can one avocado a day reduce belly fat? Study says no
Scientists from Tufts University and other institutions have found that eating one avocado per day does not significantly reduce belly fat.
Abdominal obesity refers to...
Weight-loss drug ‘support supplements’: Do they address nutrient deficiencies, or are they just another...
Weight-loss injections have rapidly moved from specialist clinics to social media feeds and high-street pharmacies.
Known as GLP-1 medications, they were originally developed to support...
This lesser-known olive oil may help protect your heart
Scientists from the Spanish National Research Council have found that olive pomace oil in the diet may help lower blood cholesterol levels.
Nearly two in...
Focused ultrasound offers safe and effective prostate cancer treatment
A new study in Austria has shown that a special ultrasound treatment can effectively control early prostate cancer while helping men keep their quality...
Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study
For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity and reduces chronic inflammation.
These processes...
Hidden inflammation in bones may be the first step toward dangerous blood diseases
Inside our bones, a busy and vital process is happening every single second.
Deep in the bone marrow, the body is constantly making millions of...
Too much vitamin B3? How niacin nearly blinded a man
Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is a vitamin that people sometimes take to lower their cholesterol or manage high levels of fat in...
A simple salt substitute can protect your heart and blood pressure
Many Americans eat too much salt without even realizing it. This can lead to high blood pressure, which raises the risk of heart disease,...
Capsule or powder? Probiotics may influence memory and mood in different ways
Probiotics are often promoted for gut health, but scientists are increasingly discovering that these “good bacteria” may also affect the brain.
A new study from...
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Brain Health
Omega-3 supplements could improve memory in healthy older adults
Scientists from Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin have found that omega-3 supplementation may help improve memory function in healthy older adults.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder...
Dirty air, fading memories: How pollution may raise Alzheimer’s risk
Breathing polluted air may do more than harm your lungs and heart. A large new study suggests it could also increase the risk of...
Scientists discover gut bacteria linked to a major form of dementia
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a common form of dementia that currently has no cure.
Recent research has suggested that gut bacteria may play...
Dietary antioxidants may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine have identified a potential link between dietary antioxidants and the prevention...
Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study
For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity and reduces chronic inflammation.
These processes...