The right way to sit during a heart attack could save your life
A heart attack can be very scary, both for the person who is having it and for those around them. But knowing what to...
Why common blood pressure drug may be riskier for women
A new study from the University of Bologna has discovered something important about a common blood pressure medicine called beta-blockers.
These drugs are widely used...
Study shows the real cause of weakness in old age
Many people think getting weaker is just a natural part of getting older. It’s something we all expect—like having gray hair or wrinkles.
But new...
This bold plan to fight high blood pressure could save millions of lives
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health problem that affects people all over the world.
It is one of the leading causes of...
Alzheimer’s brain changes more common in older people than previously thought
A new study has found that changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease are more common than we thought in very old people,...
Heart disease and depression share inflammation pathways
A major scientific project in Europe, called TO_AITION, has just finished in December 2025. The project aimed to understand why heart disease and depression...
Bigger handgrip strength linked to lower vision loss risk in older people
A new study has found a surprising connection between how strong your hands are and your chances of developing age-related macular degeneration, or AMD.
AMD...
Nicotine in all forms is toxic to the heart and blood vessels
For many years, people have linked heart disease mainly with smoking cigarettes. However, a major new expert report shows that the real danger is...
Toxic chemicals may double risk of multiple sclerosis
New research from Sweden has found that people who have been exposed to certain harmful environmental chemicals are more likely to develop multiple sclerosis...
Can blood flow restriction training increase fall risk in older people?
New research from Murdoch University in Australia shows that using blood flow restriction cuffs during walking may affect how older adults move, possibly making...