People with this bone problem twice as likely to die if they have COVID-19
Vertebral fractures occur when the bony block or vertebral body in the spine collapses, which can lead to severe pain, deformity, and loss of...
This common drug can help prevent muscle aging, study finds
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers from the University of Basel found that a well-known drug can prevent muscle weakness in...
Keeping your brain sharp isn’t about working more puzzles
Mental decline is one of the most feared aspects of growing older.
People will do just about anything to prevent it, from swallowing supplements touted...
This eating plan could help you have a healthy heart
What you choose to eat can affect your heart health. Eating well can be confusing with all the diet information out there.
The DASH food...
Financial problems could be an early sign of dementia
A new study found that financial problems can be an early sign of dementia.
Some older adults had such problems years before being diagnosed with...
Green tea, coffee may help lower the death risk after stroke, heart attack
Drinking large amounts of green tea or a single cup of coffee each day may reduce the risk of death for people who survive...
Many older Americans with COVID-19 cannot isolate well at home
One of the most important ways to stop the spread of COVID-19 is for people who have tested positive or have symptoms, to isolate...
Many middle-aged people have this dangerous liver disease without knowing it
In a recent study at Boston University, researchers found that many middle-aged people from the Framingham Heart Study had strong liver fibrosis (scarring).
The study...
People doing this job may have higher risk of symptomless COVID-19
In a recent study at Harvard University and elsewhere, researchers found that grocery store employees are likely to be at heightened risk of COVID-19...
Doctors should discuss this health problem more often with people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that although doctors should discuss the problems of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, during each visit with patients...