How unhealthy blood pressure increases your dementia risk
In a new study from George Institute, researchers found that while the link between several mid-life heart risk factors and dementia was similar for...
Commonly used mental drugs may harm cognitive functions
In a new study from the University of California San Diego, researchers found that medications to reduce physical and mental health symptoms in schizophrenia...
“45 Is the new 50” for colon cancer screening
In a new guideline from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, researchers have recommended that individuals of average risk for the disease begin screening...
These existing drugs may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent study at Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers developed an artificial intelligence-based method to screen currently available medications as possible treatments for Alzheimer’s...
How to use exercise to prevent and treat high blood pressure
In a recent paper from the University of Basel, researchers gave personalized advice on the most effective exercise to lower blood pressure.
They recommended specific...
This simple exercise can strongly benefit people with heart problems
In a new study from McMaster University, researchers found that stair-climbing routines, whether vigorous or moderate, provide strong heart and muscle benefits to people...
Why some people have muscle pain after taking statins
Statins reduce a person’s risk of a heart attack or stroke by lowering the levels of so-called ‘bad cholesterol’ in the body.
They are particularly...
Stroke affects the whole family, and here’s how to help keep it together
When Carol Coulther's husband, Rich, had a stroke, her teacher instincts kicked in immediately.
She began writing down everything his doctors said to make sense...
This vitamin may be a treatment for common blinding eye disease
Glaucoma involves a high risk of losing sight.
In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, researchers found nicotinamide, the amide of vitamin B₃, may be...
Scientists find a core feature of depression
In a new study from King's College London, researchers found that inflammation could be a core feature of depression.
They found people with depression have...