How often should you check your blood pressure at home?
Checking your blood pressure at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
This condition affects millions of people and...
Hot soup or iced coffee? How food temperature may affect your mind and gut
When you grab an iced coffee on a hot day or enjoy a warm bowl of soup in winter, you might not realize that...
Want a younger brain? try this simple lifestyle formula
Your age might say you're 65, but your brain could be acting more like it's 55—or even 75—depending on how you live your life.
That’s...
Natural supplements that may help lower blood pressure
In the journey to manage blood pressure, many roads lead to the same destination: a healthier heart and a longer life.
While medications, diet, and...
When is the right time for someone with dementia to move into a care...
Dementia is a journey, unique and personal to each individual and their families.
It’s a condition marked by a gradual loss in memory, reasoning, and...
Common blood pressure drug might help you live longer
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have made an exciting discovery that could help people live longer and stay healthier as they age.
They found...
Experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows promise for obesity treatment
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug originally designed to treat brain and blood disorders could also help fight...
Foods to avoid if you want to lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem, especially for older adults.
It puts extra strain on the heart and can damage...
Why harmful autism myths are so common
US president Donald Trump's claim that pregnant women should avoid acetaminophen—a statement that is both harmful and not backed by the science—fits into a...
Why blood sugar control matters more than weight loss in preventing diabetes
For years, people with prediabetes have been told that losing weight is the best way to lower their risk of type 2 diabetes.
But new...