The hidden clue in blood pressure tests: uncovering brain scars
Have you ever had your blood pressure checked at a doctor's office? The doctor uses a special band that squeezes your arm. Then they...
Protein from the liver may cause Alzheimer’s disease in the brain
A groundbreaking study from Curtin University, Australia, reveals that the liver-produced amyloid protein can induce neurodegeneration in the brain.
This discovery implies a potential significant...
High blood pressure: a sneaky thief of memory and thought
Do you know what high blood pressure is? It's a health condition where the force of blood against your artery walls is too strong.
Imagine...
Daytime naps: a secret to a healthier brain?
Did you know that daytime napping could help keep our brains healthy? Napping isn't just for toddlers or tired athletes. It's something everyone could...
The double trouble of high blood pressure and high blood sugar
Around the world, over a billion people have a problem known as high blood pressure or hypertension. A lot of these people live in...
The tiredness test: how fatigue predicts early death in older people
Have you ever felt really tired after doing something, like walking, cleaning, or gardening? Well, scientists from the University of Pittsburgh in the United...
Ultra-processed foods tied to faster cognitive decline
Ultra-processed foods, which are made mostly from substances extracted from foods, like fats, starches, added sugars, and hydrogenated fats, often contain additives like artificial...
The hope for fatty liver disease: a potential new treatment
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a serious condition that affects many people with type 2 diabetes. It can lead to other serious liver...
Scientists find a cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
NAFLD is the most common liver disease worldwide, typically affecting people who consume little or no alcohol, especially older people and those with type...
Fast-acting blood pressure treatment helps prevent stroke
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a big problem. It's a tricky condition because you might not feel sick, but it can lead to...