How sleep affects your dementia risk
Sleep is essential for your overall health, but it plays an especially important role in protecting your brain.
Research has shown that poor sleep quality...
Good food for a healthy gut and heart after 50
What we eat plays a major role in keeping us healthy, especially as we age. For people over 50, maintaining both gut and heart...
Blood pressure drugs for older adults: What you need to know
Managing high blood pressure is important for everyone, but it becomes especially critical as people age. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can lead...
Study finds a surprising connection between air pollution and dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain, making it hard to remember things, think clearly, and control behavior. It mostly affects older people...
Study finds the best blood pressure goal for older adults
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem affecting millions of people worldwide. If left untreated, it can lead to serious issues...
Many older adults keep daily aspirin use despite of health risks
A new study from Johns Hopkins University highlights that many older Americans continue to take daily baby aspirin to prevent heart problems, even though...
Research shows big cause of Parkinson’s disease and memory disorders
Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that makes it difficult for people to move and do daily activities. It affects about one million people...
Slowing down aging with this high blood pressure drug
Aging is a natural process where our bodies slowly lose their ability to function well, making us more prone to diseases. Scientists have long...
Scientists find big cause of heart disease and inflammation
Heart disease, a leading cause of death in Western countries, often refers to a condition called atherosclerosis. This disease is characterized by the buildup...
How a common sedative drug could damage the heart at night
Midazolam is a widely used sedative that helps patients feel calm or sleepy before surgery. It’s so effective that most people don’t even remember...