Health & Wellness
Vitamin K may help protect women from heart disease risk
Scientists from Amsterdam UMC (location VUmc) report that higher vitamin K levels in the body are associated with better heart health in women.
Vitamin K...
Study reveals best diets for lowering blood pressure and heart risk
In a new study, researchers at Harvard Medical School examined how different dietary patterns affect the risk of heart disease.
They analyzed data from the...
Smartwatches could detect depression relapse weeks before symptoms return
A simple wearable device such as a smartwatch could one day help prevent the return of major depression by warning people weeks or even...
Drinking coffee may lower risk of death by slowing heart rate
Scientists from Kurume University report that drinking more coffee may reduce the risk of death associated with an elevated resting heart rate.
Metabolic syndrome is...
Simple surgical change could prevent most deadly ovarian cancer
A straightforward surgical approach developed in Canada may dramatically reduce the risk of the deadliest form of ovarian cancer.
Researchers at the University of British...
Why many people say no to life-saving heart drug statins
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the world, and in the United States, it is the number one cause of...
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mostly affects how a person moves. It gets worse over time, but the first signs can be...
This soft light cap could transform hair-loss treatment
A new wearable device shaped like a simple cap may soon offer a more comfortable and convenient way to treat hair loss.
Researchers have developed...
How food combinations affect dementia risk
Dementia is a condition characterized by a loss of cognitive functioning, including thinking, remembering, and reasoning, to the extent that it interferes with daily...
Calcium supplements could harm your heart health
Scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine and other institutions report that while a calcium-rich diet may benefit the heart, calcium supplements could increase the risk...
Common supplement may reduce leg pain in peripheral artery disease
Researchers have identified a potential new treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that causes chronic leg pain and affects millions of people...
This nutrient is a natural way to lower blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health issue that raises the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Many people know they should...
Study finds safer, more effective alternative to Aspirin for heart disease prevention
There is some good news for people with heart disease, especially those with a condition called coronary artery disease.
This is when the blood vessels...
How often should you check your blood pressure at home?
Keeping an eye on your blood pressure at home is a smart and important way to manage high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
This condition...
Scientists identify key brain network behind Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers have uncovered a major clue about what causes Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects movement, sleep, and thinking.
An international team led...
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Keto diet could support brain function in dementia, study finds
Scientists from Saint Louis University report that the ketogenic (keto) diet and related supplements may help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is...
Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mostly affects how a person moves. It gets worse over time, but the first signs can be...
How food combinations affect dementia risk
Dementia is a condition characterized by a loss of cognitive functioning, including thinking, remembering, and reasoning, to the extent that it interferes with daily...
Scientists identify key brain network behind Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers have uncovered a major clue about what causes Parkinson’s disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects movement, sleep, and thinking.
An international team led...
Poor kidney function may skew Alzheimer’s blood test results, study warns
People with reduced kidney function may have higher levels of several blood markers commonly used in Alzheimer’s disease research, according to a large new...