Cars, trains, airplanes: How are they linked to your heart health?
Living in a big city offers lots of convenience: you are close to public transport, schools, hospitals, airports, shopping centers, restaurants, theaters, and beautiful...
Bitter-taste sensitivity linked to cancer risk
High bitter-taste sensitivity is associated with a significantly increased risk of cancer in older British women, according to new research from Penn State.
The team...
45+ working hours per week linked to higher diabetes risk in women
In a recent study, researchers find that clocking up 45 or more working hours in a week is linked to a higher risk of...
Obesity and loss of muscle mass may predict dementia, Alzheimer’s risk
In a recent study from Florida Atlantic University, researchers find that skinny fat may be an important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults.
Skinny...
Could the new blood pressure guideline harm your health?
Recently, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association have issued new blood pressure guidelines to redefine high blood pressure, or hypertension.
According...
People with dementia diagnosis may take unnecessary drugs
A new international study led by University of Sydney shows more newly diagnosed dementia patients take medications.
Some of the mediations are unnecessary or inappropriate.
The...
Why you should listen to your gut
To prevent colon cancer, you need to be aware of your digestive system and its daily cycle.
There are several possible early symptoms that people...
Waist-to-hip ratio could predict stroke better than BMI
In a recent study from UCL, researchers find that compared to BMI, waist-to-hip ratio may be a better index of health issues like stroke...
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?
When people talk about Alzheimer’s disease, they often think it is the same with dementia.
But dementia is actually different from Alzheimer’s disease. The two...
Are you at risk of coronary heart disease?
Coronary heart disease, or coronary artery disease, is a health condition in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up on the inner walls...