New Test Could Spot Lewy Body Disease Before Symptoms
Lewy body disease is a serious condition that slowly damages the brain.
It can affect memory, thinking, movement, sleep, mood, and a person’s ability to...
How Often Should You Check Blood Pressure at Home?
Checking your blood pressure at home can be a simple but powerful way to protect your health.
It is especially useful for people with high...
This Eye Disease May Signal Higher Alzheimer’s Risk
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can gradually damage vision, often without causing noticeable symptoms at first.
The damage affects the optic nerve,...
Scientists Find a Major Cause of Aging and Inflammation
Scientists have identified a gene that may help explain why inflammation increases as people grow older.
The discovery could eventually lead to new ways to...
New Rules Could Help Doctors Spot MS Earlier
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, can be difficult to diagnose because its early signs are not the same for everyone.
Some people first notice blurred vision,...
Wearable Patch Helps People Reach REM Sleep Faster
Scientists have developed a soft patch that may offer a new way to improve an important stage of sleep without using drugs or surgery.
In...
Scientists Find New Clues to Why Spinal Discs Harden
Back pain affects millions of people and can make everyday activities such as walking, sitting, working and sleeping difficult.
New research suggests that changes in...
Three Minutes of Sprinting Can Transform the Blood
Just a few minutes of very hard exercise may trigger surprisingly large changes throughout the body.
New research from Rockefeller University found that short bursts...
Why Your Pupils Get Bigger When Something Surprises You
When you suddenly hear unexpected news or see something you did not expect, your pupils often become larger.
Most people never notice this tiny change,...
3 Midlife Habits Linked to 13 Extra Years Without Dementia
Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range, avoiding diabetes and not smoking during middle age may do much more than protect your heart.
A...