Retinol: what is it and why is it considered a modern anti-ageing skincare essential?
Of all the wonder ingredients promoted by skincare enthusiasts and manufacturers, retinol is among the most popular.
It’s a potent ingredient that can help with...
A new method to spot Alzheimer’s and dementia early
Diseases that affect the brain, like Alzheimer's and dementia, often start changing the brain long before people start to feel unwell.
This makes these diseases...
Air pollution increases non-lung cancer risk in older people, Harvard study shows
A recent study led by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and...
Planks and wall sits are best for lowering blood pressure – here are six...
If you were told to do more exercise to lower your blood pressure, you might think you’d need break out you running gear or...
Vitamins B could be the magic trick to lower blood pressure, study finds
High blood pressure, affecting many people worldwide, is a considerable health issue.
Approximately 12.8% of those afflicted cannot manage it even with medication, resulting in...
Why are type 2 diabetes and heart disease linked?
Firstly, let's tackle a question you might have: why are type 2 diabetes and heart disease often mentioned together?
Simply put, if you have type...
This test combo could help treat high blood pressure, study finds
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a pervasive health concern. It can lead to serious health issues such as heart diseases and...
Sharp increase seen in cognitive decline in older people over past decade
In a recent study, a team of researchers dug into the medical records of over 1.3 million people between 65 and 99 years old.
Their...
Scientists find the key to a healthy heart
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition where the arteries that supply blood to your heart muscle become hardened and narrowed.
This is due to...
Scientists find a way to detect Alzheimer’s early
Imagine if we could predict who will get Alzheimer's disease before it even starts to show symptoms.
Alzheimer's is a disease that affects a person's...