Walking 1000 more steps after surgery may help people heal faster
Doctors have long encouraged patients to get out of bed and walk after surgery.
Nurses often remind patients to move around the hospital hallways, sit...
Everyday speech may show early signs of dementia
Many people think changes in brain health can only be detected through medical scans or memory tests.
However, new research suggests that something much simpler...
Younger Americans are leading a shift toward plant-based eating for blood pressure health
High blood pressure affects millions of people and is considered one of the most dangerous health conditions because it often develops quietly without warning...
Strong muscles may help older women live longer
A large new study suggests that muscle strength may be one of the most important factors for healthy aging, especially in older women.
Researchers found...
Ultra processed foods may greatly raise heart disease risk
A growing number of scientists are warning that eating large amounts of ultra processed foods may seriously harm heart health and increase the risk...
Diabetes may begin with years of hidden stress inside the pancreas
Type 2 diabetes affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and has become one of the largest public health challenges of modern times.
The condition...
Your pauses, ‘ums,’ and speaking speed could show hidden dementia signs
Most people do not pay much attention to the small details in everyday conversation. Pauses, hesitations, filler words, or speaking slowly are often seen...
Could eggs help lower Alzheimer’s risk in older people?
Researchers at Loma Linda University Health have discovered a possible link between regular egg consumption and a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease in older...
This popular cholesterol drug may carry extra health risks
Millions of people around the world take statins every day to lower cholesterol and protect their hearts. These medicines are commonly prescribed to people...
This blood pressure number could help older people protect their hearts
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in older adults.
Many people over the age of 60 take medicine to control...