Blood pressure drugs for older adults: What you need to know
Managing high blood pressure is important for everyone, but it becomes especially critical as people age. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can lead...
Study finds a surprising connection between air pollution and dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain, making it hard to remember things, think clearly, and control behavior. It mostly affects older people...
Study finds the best blood pressure goal for older adults
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem affecting millions of people worldwide. If left untreated, it can lead to serious issues...
Many older adults keep daily aspirin use despite of health risks
A new study from Johns Hopkins University highlights that many older Americans continue to take daily baby aspirin to prevent heart problems, even though...
Research shows big cause of Parkinson’s disease and memory disorders
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that makes it difficult for people to move and do daily activities. It affects about one million people...
Slowing down aging with this high blood pressure drug
Aging is a natural process where our bodies slowly lose their ability to function well, making us more prone to diseases. Scientists have long...
Scientists find big cause of heart disease and inflammation
Heart disease, a leading cause of death in Western countries, often refers to a condition called atherosclerosis. This disease is characterized by the buildup...
How a common sedative drug could damage the heart at night
Midazolam is a widely used sedative that helps patients feel calm or sleepy before surgery. It’s so effective that most people don’t even remember...
Uncommon signs of cognitive decline everyone needs to know
Cognitive decline is often associated with well-known symptoms like memory loss or confusion.
However, some less obvious signs may also indicate changes in brain health,...
Treating recurrent UTIs without antibiotics
Urinary tract infections are incredibly widespread, affecting approximately 50% of women and 10% of men at some point in their lives.
These infections arise when...