Your heart has its own ‘mini-brain’, study finds
New research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Columbia University in the United States has revealed something surprising about the heart: it has its...
Some plant-based foods may raise heart disease risk
A new study from France shows that eating more plant-based foods isn’t always better for your heart—especially if those foods are ultra-processed.
The research was...
Chronic pain may quietly raise your high blood pressure risk
Chronic pain is something many adults live with every day. It can come from the back, neck, hips, knees, stomach, or even the whole...
Any reduction in alcohol drinking can lower your cancer risk
Most people understand that smoking is harmful and can cause cancer. What fewer people know is that alcohol can do the same thing. Just...
New test could help detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear
A team of researchers at Northern Arizona University (NAU) is working on a new way to find signs of Alzheimer’s disease earlier.
This method could...
How low should blood pressure go?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and...
These 3 things strongly increase heart attack risk in holidays
Eat, drink and enjoy the outdoors and family gatherings—in moderation, say those who see an increase in heart emergencies during the holiday season.
Cardiac emergencies...
Why your blood pressure reading might be wrong—and how to fix it
Taking your blood pressure with a cuff is something millions of people do every day. But a new study shows this common method may...
Study finds a powerful heart-boosting nutrient in everyday foods
A new study from King's College London suggests that regularly eating foods rich in polyphenols—like tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains, and olive...
Dementia often goes undiagnosed for 4 years, study finds
Many people with dementia wait a long time before getting a proper diagnosis.
A new study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) has...