Antioxidants in diet can be a shield against Alzheimer’s
The enduring mystery of Alzheimer’s disease might have a fresh light shone upon it, courtesy of researchers from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of...
A low-sodium diet could effectively lower blood pressure, study finds
The complexity of our bodies demands a delicate balance of various elements to ensure optimal function, much like a meticulously engineered car requiring a...
Fitness instructor couldn’t outrun family heart disease, but she could reduce the damage
A few months before her 50th birthday, Angie Mayo and her husband, Carl, headed to Key West, Florida, for an early celebration.
She could use...
Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs could prevent stroke recurrence
Breaking Down a Stroke and Statins’ Role
Imagine a dam breaking and flooding a town; something similar happens during a certain type of stroke, called...
Good heart health means lower Alzheimer’s risk, study finds
Keeping our hearts in good shape does more than fuel our bodies—it may also help safeguard our minds against degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
The well-worn...
Scientists find overlapping risks of heart and kidney diseases
Heart health is crucial for our overall well-being, and scientists are continuously exploring how different health conditions impact our heart and blood vessels.
Today, let's...
Intensive high blood pressure treatment may prevent stroke in older people
High blood pressure is often silent, showing no obvious symptoms, yet it can unleash havoc in the form of dangerous health complications like heart...
Americans will take prescribed pills for half of their lives, study finds
We all know that medicines are crucial when we're sick, and sometimes they’re needed to manage ongoing health issues.
But did you know that many...
What you need to know about vascular dementia
Vascular dementia takes its roots in our brain but doesn’t stop there. It spreads its tendrils into every aspect of the lives of those...
Why metabolic surgery can be important for people with diabetes
A novel study sheds light on a surprising connection between metabolic surgery and diabetes management, revealing that for many diabetes patients, metabolic surgery significantly...