Why Your Blood Pressure Changes Throughout the Day and When You Should Pay Attention
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps.
It is essential because it carries oxygen...
Why Many People with Knee Arthritis May Not Need an X-ray
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of long-lasting pain and disability.
More than two million Australians live with the condition, and it...
Cannabis Smoking May Damage the Lungs in Unexpected Ways
As more countries relax their cannabis laws, scientists are paying closer attention to its long-term effects on health.
Although many people know that tobacco smoking...
The Two Nutrients That Could Help Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the world's most common health problems and affects more than one billion adults.
Many people do not know they...
Scientists Discover the Brain’s Hidden Role in Metformin
Metformin has been the most widely prescribed medicine for type 2 diabetes for more than 60 years.
Millions of people take it every day because...
Leaky Gut May Make Food Allergies Much Worse
A growing number of scientists believe that the health of the gut may play a much bigger role in allergies than once thought.
The digestive...
A New Way to Prevent Muscle Pain from Cholesterol Drug Statins
Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world because they lower cholesterol and greatly reduce the risk of heart attacks and...
One Avocado a Day May Help Protect Your Heart
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in many countries, so researchers are constantly looking for simple ways to improve heart health.
While healthy...
Obesity May Send Harmful Signals to the Brain, Raising Alzheimer’s Risk
Many people think Alzheimer's disease begins and ends in the brain.
However, scientists are discovering that changes in other parts of the body may also...
A Simple Daily Routine Could Ease Pain and Depression
Keeping a regular daily routine may be one of the simplest ways to improve health as we grow older.
Many people focus on eating well...