Surgery or new weight-loss drugs: which protects your heart better?
Obesity is a common health problem around the world. It happens when a person has too much body fat, and it can affect many...
Why some people stay sharp while others decline faster in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that slowly affects memory and thinking. It is the most common cause of dementia and mainly affects older adults.
People...
Alzheimer’s may start decades earlier than you think
Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as a condition that begins when memory problems appear.
However, new research from Mayo Clinic suggests that the disease...
Study finds big cause of high heart disease risk in older women
Many women experience major changes in their health after menopause. One of the most serious concerns is the increased risk of heart disease.
For years,...
Why Alzheimer’s does not progress the same way in everyone
Alzheimer’s disease is often described as a slow and steady loss of memory and thinking ability. Many people imagine that once the disease begins,...
Why struggling to understand your feelings can make chronic pain worse over time
Chronic pain is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. Unlike short-term pain that goes away after an injury heals, chronic...
Continuous glucose monitors improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
Living with type 2 diabetes means making daily decisions about food, activity, and medication. One of the most important parts of managing the condition...
Living longer with less burden of cancer treatment
Cancer is often thought of as a disease that spreads quickly and becomes harder to treat over time. When cancer spreads from its original...
Which blood thinner helps older people recover better after blood clots?
Blood clots can be very dangerous, especially for older people. A clot that forms in the leg is called deep vein thrombosis, and if...
Minimally invasive procedure can treat irregular heartbeat better than drugs
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is a condition that affects the rhythm of the heart. Instead of beating in a steady and regular way,...