Health & Wellness
How probiotics can protect gut health
You might've heard the term "probiotics" being thrown around, especially when talking about yogurt or health drinks. But what are they? Simply put, probiotics...
High-salt diet may harm memory and brain function, study finds
Scientists in China have found that what you eat may influence brain health as you age.
Their study suggests that a diet high in sodium...
Healthy plant-based diet could cut frailty risk in older adults by 15%
Scientists from Autonomous University of Madrid and collaborating institutions have found that a healthy plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk of frailty...
After ‘code brown,’ how long before the pool is safe again?
There's little worse as a pool lifeguard than hearing the words "code brown" come through your radio. For swimmers on a hot day, there's...
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...
How salt raises blood pressure and what you can do about it
Let’s start with the basics: What is blood pressure, and why does it matter?
Think of your blood vessels as tiny highways that carry blood...
Scientists develop test to guide treatment for triple-negative breast cancer
Researchers have developed a promising new way to predict how patients with one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer will respond to...
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...
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...
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Brain Health
High-salt diet may harm memory and brain function, study finds
Scientists in China have found that what you eat may influence brain health as you age.
Their study suggests that a diet high in sodium...
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...