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Common diet could help lower high blood pressure in older people

In a recent study at the University of Maine and elsewhere, scientists found that eating a diet similar to the Mediterranean diet (Med diet...

The ten factors linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Although there’s still no cure, researchers are continuing to develop a better understanding of what increases a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. A recent...

Research shows the cause of wheezing in the lungs

In a recent study at the University of Cambridge, researchers found the ‘violent’ physical processes at work inside the lungs which cause wheezing, a...

New test could detect Parkinson’s disease from skin swabs in 3 minutes

In a study from The University of Manchester, scientists found a new method to detect Parkinson's disease from skin swabs in 3 minutes. The study...

Stretching may reduce high blood pressure effectively

In a study from the University of Saskatchewan, scientists found that stretching is superior to brisk walking for reducing blood pressure in people with...

Research shows the root cause of alcoholism

In a recent study at the University of Warwick and elsewhere, researchers found the physical origin of alcohol addiction is located in a network...

High omega-3 DHA level linked to 49% lower risk of Alzheimer’s

In a study from the Fatty Acid Research Institute, scientists found that people with a higher blood DHA level are 49% less likely to...

Eating more fruit, vegetable and whole grain linked to lower diabetes risk

In two studies, scientists found higher consumption of fruit, vegetables, and whole grain foods is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2...

This sleep problem may lead to high blood pressure

In a previous study, researchers found that in people with high blood pressure resistant to treatment who also have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the...

A healthy microbiome builds a strong immune system that could help defeat COVID-19

You may not know it, but you have an army of microbes living inside of you that is essential for fighting off threats, including...