The deep cause of muscle weakness in older adults is in the brain
As we age, many people notice they don’t feel as strong as they used to.
Most of us assume this is just a normal part...
Some blood pressure drugs may harm gut health, study finds
High blood pressure is a major health problem that affects about one in ten adults around the world.
It’s a serious condition because it can...
This health issue may be the root cause of Alzheimer’s
A new study from researchers at Yale-NUS College has offered a fresh view on what might cause Alzheimer’s disease.
This condition affects memory and thinking...
Common blood pressure drugs cannot prevent uncomplicated heart attacks, study finds
Beta blockers—drugs commonly prescribed for a range of cardiac conditions, including heart attacks—provide no clinical benefit for patients who have had an uncomplicated myocardial...
Migraine headaches may double stroke risk
Strokes are often thought of as a problem for older adults, but a new study shows that young people under the age of 50...
Living through the pandemic may have aged people’s brains, even without COVID-19 infection
A new study from the University of Nottingham has found that simply living through the Covid-19 pandemic may have sped up brain aging—even in...
New study links neuron overactivity to Parkinson’s disease
Certain brain cells are responsible for coordinating smooth, controlled movements of the body.
But when those cells are constantly overactivated for weeks on end, they...
RSV vaccine protects older people across two seasons
A recent study shows that one shot of the RSV vaccine can protect adults aged 60 or older from being hospitalized or getting very...
Tension headaches, migraine, and more: when headaches disrupt your Life
Headaches come in many forms. Where you feel the pain, what other symptoms you have, and how long headaches last can vary.
For many people,...
Eating ultra-processed foods may raise risk of memory problems and stroke
A new study suggests that eating more ultra-processed foods—like chips, cookies, and soft drinks—may raise your risk of having memory problems and strokes.
The research...