This diet may reduce death risk in people with type 2 diabetes
A major new study has shown that people with type 2 diabetes can lower their risk of early death by eating a healthy diet...
Scientists find better way to treat back pain in older adults
About 20 years ago, Gregory Hicks started a research journey that few people in the United States were exploring at the time: studying long-term...
Your lower blood pressure number could predict dementia and stroke
When you visit the doctor and get your blood pressure checked, the machine wraps around your arm, squeezes it, and then gives two numbers.
Most...
Could boosting “happiness chemical” help prevent Alzheimer’s?
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found a possible link between low serotonin levels and memory problems in older adults.
The study, published...
Certain blood pressure drugs are linked to higher suicide risk
A new study from Canada has raised concerns about a possible link between a type of blood pressure medication and a higher risk of...
Study finds big cause of low strength in older people
As people get older, many notice that their bodies are not as strong as they used to be. This loss of strength, especially in...
10 warning signs your diabetes may be out of control
Diabetes is a health condition that changes how your body uses sugar from the food you eat. When it’s not managed well, too much...
Study shows important cause of coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, responsible for about 25% of all deaths.
It happens when...
A diabetes drug may help keep aging blood vessels young
As we grow older, our bodies naturally go through changes, and one of the most serious ones is the aging of our blood vessels.
Over...
What’s the best blood pressure for older people?
High blood pressure is a major concern for many older people, especially those over 60. It can lead to serious health problems like heart...