Replacing TV time with reading or desk work may lower dementia risk
Many people worry about sitting too much, especially as they get older. Sitting for long hours has been linked to many health problems, including...
Collagen supplements can help your skin and joints, large new study finds
Collagen supplements have become one of the bestselling products in the wellness industry, promising everything from smoother skin to stronger joints. But do they...
Can a picture save your heart? new study shows the power of seeing risk
Many people know that heart disease is dangerous, but knowing is not always enough to change behavior. A new study suggests that actually seeing...
Your gut may hold the key to preventing memory loss
A growing body of research suggests that diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia may not begin in the brain as once believed.
Instead, they may start...
Simple blood tests and ai may help detect liver cancer before it’s too late
Liver cancer is a major health problem worldwide. It is often difficult to detect early because symptoms may not appear until the disease has...
Why doctors now want you to check cholesterol earlier than ever
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. A major reason for this is high cholesterol, which can quietly damage the...
New study links gum health to Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is usually known for memory loss and confusion. It is a condition that slowly damages the brain and affects thinking, behavior, and...
Even short-term steroid use may affect memory function
Steroids are commonly used medicines that help reduce inflammation in the body. Doctors often prescribe them for conditions such as asthma, allergies, arthritis, and...
This simple food can prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes
A new study from Tufts University has shown that a simple change in what you eat each day may have a powerful effect on...
Tiny blood test could detect deadly pancreatic cancer early
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious and deadly forms of cancer. It is often called a “silent” disease because it usually does...