This common nutrient may protect your brain, preventing dementia
Recently, researchers from Arizona State University have found an important nutrient called choline may help fight Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia.
The...
Special stroke symptoms every woman should know
Stroke is one of the top leading cause of death in the U.S., and research has shown that women make up nearly 60% of...
How unhealthy are American adults? Here are a few numbers from AHA
A recent American Heart Association’s Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics have shown that the number of Americans at risk for heart attacks and strokes...
Wearing a blood pressure cuff may help prevent stroke
In a new study, researchers found that wearing a blood pressure cuff on an arm or leg may help prevent stroke.
They found that wearing...
Heart failure more dangerous for adults under 65
Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t function properly in its squeezing or relaxing functions.
It can cause symptoms like shortness of breath and...
Many men with prostate cancer disobey rules in their active surveillance
In a new study, researchers found that men who choose active surveillance to manage early prostate cancer often don’t follow the monitoring rules.
They found...
Scientists discover a possible cause of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that high levels of LDL cholesterol (‘bad’ cholesterol) in the body may play a causal role in the...
Intense high blood pressure treatment may benefit people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that intensively lowering high blood pressure could benefit people with type 2 diabetes.
The research was conducted by an...
More than half of patients don’t need opioids after surgery, says new study
In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found that an opioid-sparing strategy could help patients manage pain after surgery without opioids.
They...
6 things you can control to protect your blood pressure
High blood pressure is a dangerous health condition that can increase risks of heart disease and stroke.
Luckily people can keep their blood pressure...