Multivitamin may help prevent cognitive decline, study finds
Cognitive decline refers to a decrease in a person's ability to think, reason, remember, and make decisions.
It is a natural part of aging, but...
Just a little exercise can reduce breast cancer risk, study finds
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of the breast. It is the most common cancer in women worldwide,...
High-sugar, high-fat western diets linked to liver disease, study finds
A new study has found that diets high in fat and sugar can cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is the leading cause of...
Drinking coffee may help prevent kidney injury
A recent study conducted by scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine found that frequent coffee consumption may reduce the risk of kidney injury.
Acute kidney injury,...
Arterial stiffness may increase risk of high blood pressure
The prevalence of high blood pressure and obesity continues to increase globally, despite the targeted efforts to promote weight loss, increase physical activity, and...
Exercise duration, not intensity, is more important for your health
Exercise has many benefits, including strengthening muscles and bones, preventing disease, and extending lifespan.
But did you know that it can also change the composition...
Older people have eating disorders too – but they’re a largely ignored group
Josie (not her real name) has bulimia.
She is prescribed steroids to manage a lung condition and heart failure and has gained a significant amount...
Back from deployment, Air Force member diagnosed with congestive heart failure
As a logistics planner with the U.S. Air Force, Kassandra Benson deployed to Pakistan, where she worked long days and nights coordinating and troubleshooting...
Dementia death risk is higher after a hurricane, study finds
A new study published in the JAMA Network Open has shed light on the impact of major hurricanes on older adults living with dementia.
Why green leafy vegetables may prevent vision loss in older people
A recent study found that eating foods high in nitrate can lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of blindness...