Too much sitting in childhood can raise blood pressure, study finds
A new study has found that spending too much time sitting during childhood and teenage years can raise blood pressure as kids grow into...
Daily blueberries may help prevent memory decline, study finds
Scientists from the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center and collaborating institutions have found that daily blueberry supplementation may help prevent cognitive decline in...
This skin disease has a hidden link to heart disease
When people hear about psoriasis, they usually think of red, scaly patches on the skin. These patches can be itchy, painful, and embarrassing.
But psoriasis...
Study finds why some older people lose muscle strength quickly
As people get older, many notice they are not as strong as they used to be. This loss of strength is not just a...
Men and women need different drugs to heal after hip fracture
A new international study has explored how different bone-strengthening medications affect people after they suffer a hip fracture.
The study was led by researchers at...
How diets could help lower high blood pressure
Half of all Americans have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and many don’t even know they have it.
High blood pressure develops when...
Are your medications secretly raising your blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
If not treated properly,...
Worse foods to avoid for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is very common in older adults. It can make the heart work too hard, damage blood vessels, and...
This personality trait strongly linked to high blood pressure
High blood pressure is often known as a danger to the heart, but new research shows it might also affect your personality and mental...
Eating fish regularly may lower risk of Parkinson’s disease, studies suggest
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that affects the brain, leading to problems with movement, balance, and coordination.
As the disease progresses, these symptoms can...