How timing plays critical role in treating high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called a silent killer because it usually shows no obvious signs until it has already...
Eating nuts instead of carbs may benefit people with type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of Toronto has found that eating nuts instead of carbs could help people with type 2 diabetes keep...
Could pain drugs be making your pain worse?
Scientists from McGill University have found something surprising: the pain medications we’ve used for years—like ibuprofen and steroids—might actually make pain worse over time.
These...
Breathing this way to lower your blood pressure naturally
In today’s busy world, high blood pressure has become very common, affecting millions of people everywhere.
Most people know that medication, healthy eating, and regular...
Virtual reality with a friend may help ease pain, study finds
Virtual reality (VR) has been used for years to help people manage pain in hospitals by distracting them from what they’re feeling.
But most of...
Tiny protein clusters linked to Parkinson’s disease finally seen in the brain
Scientists have made a big breakthrough in the study of Parkinson’s disease by directly seeing and counting tiny clumps of proteins that are thought...
Art programs can help prevent heart disease, diabetes and other leading causes of death
Art isn’t just something we see on a stage or in a studio—it can actually help us live longer and healthier lives.
That’s the main...
Childhood stress strongly affects adult health
A study from Duke University has found that stress in children can lead to health problems later in life.
The research, published in the journal...
Rethinking treatment for older people with diabetes and high blood pressure
Managing chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure can help older adults live longer and healthier lives. But if treatments are too aggressive,...
This small change could save millions with high blood pressure
High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” happens when the force of blood flowing through your arteries stays too high for too long.
It...