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Can stress really harm your heart?

Most people experience stress at some point in their lives. It can come from work, money problems, family issues, or even just the fast...

Midlife health problems may raise risk of dementia before age 65

A new study has found that people with certain health problems in their 40s and 50s—such as high blood pressure, excess belly fat, and...

How ChatGPT is giving stroke survivors a new way to communicate

A new approach using generative AI, such as ChatGPT, is offering fresh hope to people with aphasia—a language disorder that affects speech, writing, and...

Understanding the different types of dementia

Dementia is a general term that describes a decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills that is serious enough to interfere with daily life. It...

COVID-19 may trigger Alzheimer’s-like brain changes—and the eye could hold the clues

A new study from Yale University reveals that COVID-19 might play a role in triggering brain changes similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s disease—and...

Could this drug help prevent joint replacement surgery?

There’s good news for people who suffer from joint pain. A new study suggests that a pill called colchicine might help reduce the need...

Skipping meals twice a week may help people with diabetes and obesity

New research suggests that eating less just two days a week could be more helpful than other popular diet plans for people with obesity...

Simple skin swab could detect Parkinson’s disease years before symptoms appear

Scientists have made a major breakthrough in detecting Parkinson’s disease early—possibly up to seven years before any symptoms show. A new study from The University...

What your blood pressure numbers really mean to your health

Understanding your blood pressure is an important part of staying healthy. Blood pressure shows how hard your blood is pushing against the walls of...

Hidden health risks of blood pressure drugs for men

For many men, keeping their blood pressure under control is an important part of staying healthy and protecting their heart. High blood pressure, if...