Changing blood pressure numbers is sign of heart disease
Blood pressure is essentially the force that your blood exerts on the walls of your arteries as it circulates through your body. Think of...
1 in 5 people with hypertension takes drugs that harm blood pressure health
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue. Having it increases your risk of heart disease, strokes, and problems with...
Physical and social activities can protect brain health in older people
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) highlights the big positive impact of physical and social activities on the...
Mutation in brain immune cells can increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a devastating neurodegenerative condition that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the key features of Alzheimer's is the accumulation of...
Nanoplastics linked to Parkinson’s and some types of dementia
Since it was first produced at the start of the 20th century, synthetic plastic – and especially plastic packaging – has been an ever-present...
Muscadine wine may benefit your skin health
In the charming landscapes of the Southeastern United States, a special kind of grape, known as the Muscadine grape, is not just a treat...
Tiny, focused shocks can help patients overcome heart arrhythmia
Joe McKown is an avid amateur athlete who has competed in scores of triathlons over the years. Swimming, biking, running, he thrived on challenging...
Red meat is link to heart disease and diabetes, study finds
We all know how much a juicy steak or a sizzling bacon strip can make our mouths water. But, a sizeable research project from...
Mental health screening may help detect heart disease risk
A recent study highlights the efficacy of psychological distress screening as a means to assess a patient's risk for cardiovascular disease.
This method, which utilizes...
Lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk by maintaining brain plasticity — but the time...
Walk 10,000 steps a day, cut back alcohol, get better sleep at night, stay socially active — we’re told that changes like these can...