Why some middle-aged adults get dementia
Dementia is often thought of as a condition that mainly affects older people. But when it strikes in middle age, it can be harder...
Eat more fruits and veggies to protect your blood pressure, heart and kidneys
A new study has found that eating more fruits and vegetables can help lower blood pressure and protect both the heart and kidneys in...
How blood pressure affects your stroke risk as you age
A new study from the University of Miami has found that blood pressure can affect brain health, especially as we get older.
We often hear...
Common pill may help reduce joint replacement surgeries
A new study suggests that a pill called colchicine might lower the chance of needing knee or hip replacement surgery.
Let’s take a closer look...
Treating all blocked arteries may save lives after a heart attack
A new study brings hope for older adults who suffer from heart attacks.
It shows that clearing all major blocked heart arteries—not just the one...
90% of people with high blood pressure may need better treatment
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition in Sweden.
More than a quarter of all adults live with it. Even though...
Mindfulness and CBT could reduce chronic back pain
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It affects millions of people, and in the United States, about one...
Study finds a painful shoulder disease for people with diabetes
Have you ever heard of a “frozen shoulder”? It’s a condition where your shoulder becomes so painful and stiff that it’s difficult to move.
For...
How common blood pressure drugs could affect your sleep
Getting enough sleep is very important for staying healthy. When we sleep well, our bodies can rest and recover.
Sleep also helps our brain work...
A better way to fight deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a dangerous and fast-growing form of pancreatic cancer. It spreads quickly and is very hard to treat.
Sadly, only about...