Scientists find the right blood pressure goal for people over 60
Keeping blood pressure at a healthy level is very important, especially for people over the age of 60. Blood pressure is the force of...
Research shows the key cause of Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have long been trying to figure out what causes Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a serious illness that mainly affects older people, making them...
Natural ways to lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when your blood...
Eating these two diets may help prevent dementia
A new study from RUSH University in Chicago has found that eating lots of green leafy vegetables, along with other healthy foods like fruits,...
Early warning signs of heart disease everyone needs to know
The heart is one of the most important parts of our body. It works like a pump, sending blood full of oxygen and nutrients...
Drinks that can help lower blood pressure — and what to avoid
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious issues like heart disease and stroke if it...
Root cause of pancreatic cancer and new treatment
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. A specific type called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDAC, is especially aggressive. Right now,...
Even small amounts of this food can cause high blood pressure
A new study from Linköping University has found that even small amounts of licorice can raise blood pressure, challenging earlier beliefs that it was...
Common sleep drugs may raise dementia risk, study shows
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has found that taking sleep medications could raise the risk of developing dementia, especially...
Common benefits and side effects of diabetes drug metformin
Metformin is one of the most common medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body has...