3 Daily Habits Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It is sometimes called a “silent killer” because many people feel...
Common Thyroid Drug May Affect Heart Health
Levothyroxine is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the United States.
It is a laboratory-made version of a hormone normally produced by the...
Frequent Sleep Drug Use May Raise Dementia Risk
Older adults who regularly use medicines to help them sleep may have a higher risk of developing dementia, according to research from the University...
The Best Blood Pressure After 60
Keeping blood pressure in a healthy range becomes especially important as people get older.
High blood pressure can slowly damage blood vessels and raise the...
Common Recreational Drugs May Increase Stroke Risk
Using cannabis, cocaine, or amphetamines may increase the risk of having a stroke, according to a major analysis led by researchers at the University...
This Common Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Older adults who received the shingles vaccine after entering a skilled nursing facility were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia during the next...
A Surprising Link Between Depression and Alzheimer’s
Depression in older adults is often treated as a separate mental health problem, but new research suggests that changes in the brain may sometimes...
Diabetes Prevention May Need to Begin Before Birth
When doctors talk about preventing type 2 diabetes, the conversation often centers on adults who are overweight or already have rising blood sugar.
A new...
How Your First Taste of Sugar May Shape Alzheimer’s Risk
Could the amount of sugar a baby is exposed to before birth and during early childhood affect the chance of developing Alzheimer's disease decades...
Why Type 2 Diabetes Is Not One Disease
For decades, type 2 diabetes has been closely connected with overweight and obesity.
That connection is real, but a new study shows why it can...