Doctors urged to ‘prescribe’ exercise for better heart health
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released new advice that could help millions of people improve their heart health.
Instead of giving medicine right away,...
How your weight, blood pressure, and education level could affect Alzheimer’s growth
New research has shown that everyday health and lifestyle choices—like your weight, blood pressure, and level of education—can affect how quickly Alzheimer’s disease gets...
Scientists find the key to lowering blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health problem that affects more than 116 million adults in the United States.
It makes the heart...
Study finds the real reason behind chronic inflammation
Our immune system works like a personal bodyguard, protecting us every day from infections and injuries.
One of the key tools it uses is something...
How high blood pressure can harm your kidneys and eyes after 60
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is very common in older adults, but many people don’t realize how much damage it can do to their...
Why mango may help reverse prediabetes
If you had to choose between two snacks—one with seven grams of sugar and another with more than 30 grams—you’d probably pick the one...
Ozempic and Wegovy help with weight loss—but are they cost-effective?
Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are becoming popular because they help people lose weight and improve their health.
These drugs contain semaglutide, a molecule that...
Poor sleep may increase brain aging and dementia risk
People who don’t sleep well may have brains that look older than they really are, according to a large brain imaging study from Karolinska...
Leg movements during sleep may show higher diabetes risk
Poor sleep is not just about feeling tired the next day. It can also affect your long-term health.
A new study published in the journal...
Scientists find deep cause behind long COVID brain fog
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic began several years ago, scientists are still working to understand all of its long-term effects.
One of the most troubling...