High blood pressure? these 3 simple habits could save your life
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it usually doesn’t have noticeable symptoms until it causes serious health problems...
Five ways to cut your risk of cancer – by an oncology consultant
Cancer is a complex disease with many causes – and sometimes none. For some patients, getting cancer is down to plain bad luck.
As an...
Do brain games really keep your brain sharp?
As we get older, many people worry about keeping their minds sharp and avoiding memory problems. Brain games, like puzzles, memory challenges, and apps...
Big benefits of multilingualism for children with autism
A study from UCLA Health highlights how speaking multiple languages can improve thinking and self-control in children, whether they are autistic or not. It...
A simple test for early heart disease detection
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of illness and death among older adults. Yet, many people don’t realize they have it until...
Stopping taking high blood pressure drugs may not increase heart attack risk
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has found that stopping antihypertensive medications in long-term care residents does not appear to increase their risk of...
Simple diet changes to lower high cholesterol
High cholesterol is a common health concern that can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. It happens when there’s too much bad...
How hearing loss increases dementia risk
Hearing loss is a common problem, especially as people age. What many don’t realize is that hearing loss doesn’t just affect your ability to...
High blood sugar weakens immunity in type 2 diabetes, study finds
Researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) have uncovered a crucial link between high blood sugar levels and weakened immune defenses in patients...
A high omega-3, low omega-6 diet may slow down prostate cancer
A study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that simple dietary changes could play a role in slowing the growth of...