How to sleep to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Like so many other good things in life, sleep is best in moderation.
In a new study from Washington University in St. Louis, researchers found...
Eating plant over protein may cut your heart disease risk
In a new study from Penn State, researchers found a plant-based diet may be key to lowering your risk of heart disease.
They determined that...
A single head injury can cause dementia decades later, study finds
In a new study from the University of Pennsylvania, researchers found a single head injury could lead to dementia later in life
Further, as the...
Diabetes may increase risk of back pain
In a recent review study published in PLOS ONE, researchers found that people with diabetes have a 35% higher risk of experiencing low back...
Unhealthy gum may double risk of high blood pressure
In a recent study published in Hypertension, researchers found that people with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, maybe much more likely to have higher...
Many people with type 2 diabetes face strong stigma with concerning health problems
In a new study from the University of Connecticut, researchers found people with type 2 diabetes experience stigma because of both their diabetes and...
Blood pressure swings could be an early sign of heart disease
In a recent study published in JAMA Cardiology, researchers found that variable blood pressure readings could be an overlooked early warning sign of heart...
You got your mother’s eyes. Will you get her breast cancer?
Sometimes, when you look in the mirror you find your family looking back.
It can be a source of pride—in some families, chins, noses, earlobes—even...
Mysterious stroke at 38 changed how popular speaker connects with a crowd
As the author of 11 books about education, Allison Zmuda has long been a highly sought speaker about approaches to learning.
Yet after giving countless...
Major weight loss may reverse heart disease risks
In a new study researchers found major weight loss appears to reverse most of the cardiovascular risks linked with obesity.
The findings suggest that the...