Men have a biological clock too. But it’s not just age that affects male...
When we talk about a biological clock ticking, it usually means the pressure women feel to get pregnant before a certain age. It's linked...
How screen time is hurting your head and neck
If you spend hours each day looking at a computer, tablet, or phone, you are not alone. Work, study, and entertainment now happen mostly...
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...
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...
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...
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...