Health & Wellness
Hidden Nutrient in These Fruits May Strongly Protect Your Heart
People are often told to eat more fruits and vegetables if they want to stay healthy. The advice sounds simple and easy to follow.
But...
This giant tropical fruit May reverse gum disease damage
Gum disease is one of the most common health problems in adults. Many people experience bleeding gums, bad breath, or swollen gums at some...
Why Belly Fat Is So Harmful to Your Heart Health
Many people judge the success of a diet by one simple number on a scale. If weight is lost, the diet is considered successful....
Your Barber Could Help Prevent Skin Cancer
Most people visit a barber simply to get a haircut, trim a beard, or enjoy a quick chat. Few would expect their barber to...
10 Surprising Ways Diabetes and Dementia Are Connected
Scientists are increasingly discovering that diabetes and dementia are closely connected. For many years, doctors thought of diabetes mainly as a disease that affects...
The ‘Bottom Number’ in Blood Pressure May Be Key to Preventing Stroke
Most people know that high blood pressure can damage the heart and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
However, scientists are increasingly discovering...
Lowering Your Cholesterol May Help Prevent Dementia
Dementia is one of the biggest health concerns facing aging societies around the world. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior, and can make everyday...
Why Some People Have High Blood Pressure but a Slow Heartbeat
When people think about heart health, they often pay attention to two important numbers: blood pressure and pulse rate.
Because both are related to the...
Could a New Pill Help People Lose Weight Without Dieting?
Obesity has become one of the biggest health challenges in the world. Millions of people struggle to lose weight, even when they try to...
Can Feeling Sleepier Be an Early Warning Sign for Dementia?
Many people expect their sleep to change as they get older. Older adults often go to bed earlier, wake up more during the night,...
A Common Painkiller Could Be Dangerous for People Taking Blood Pressure Drugs
Millions of people around the world take medicines every day to control high blood pressure.
These medicines are very important because high blood pressure increases...
Vitamin B12 May Help Fight Hidden Inflammation
Vitamin B12 has long been known as an important nutrient for keeping the body healthy. It helps make red blood cells, supports the nervous...
Surprising Links Between Milk, Heart Health, and Cancer Risk
Milk has long been seen as a healthy food. For many people, drinking milk is part of everyday life from childhood to old age....
The Best Way to Sit During a Heart Attack Could Save Your Life
A heart attack is a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to part of the heart becomes blocked. Without enough oxygen-rich blood, part...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Raise Skin Cancer Risk in Older People
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in Australia and around the world. More than one...
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Brain Health
10 Surprising Ways Diabetes and Dementia Are Connected
Scientists are increasingly discovering that diabetes and dementia are closely connected. For many years, doctors thought of diabetes mainly as a disease that affects...
The ‘Bottom Number’ in Blood Pressure May Be Key to Preventing Stroke
Most people know that high blood pressure can damage the heart and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
However, scientists are increasingly discovering...
Lowering Your Cholesterol May Help Prevent Dementia
Dementia is one of the biggest health concerns facing aging societies around the world. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior, and can make everyday...
Can Feeling Sleepier Be an Early Warning Sign for Dementia?
Many people expect their sleep to change as they get older. Older adults often go to bed earlier, wake up more during the night,...
A Simple Home Blood Pressure Program May Cut the Risk of Stroke
For many people, checking blood pressure means visiting a doctor's office a few times each year.
However, new research suggests that regularly checking blood pressure...