Lowering blood pressure in diabetes patients can strongly reduce heart disease risks
People with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and death due to cardiovascular disease. A recent...
First new treatment for asthma and COPD in half a century – new study
Every 30 seconds, someone in the world will experience a flare-up of their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms. For decades, the...
College pals gathered in a remote cabin. When one went into cardiac arrest, another...
When Tyson Yeck rolled up to Max LeeKwai's remote cabin about an hour north of Portland, Oregon, he was ready to win.
Yeck, LeeKwai and...
A big breakthrough in brain disease treatment
Scientists from the University of Liverpool, led by Dr. David Dickens, have identified innovative strategies to overcome one of medicine's greatest challenges: the blood–brain...
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...