Time with grandchildren may slow brain aging, study finds
As people grow older, many worry about memory loss and declining thinking skills. Forgetting names, struggling to find the right words, or feeling slower...
Heart disease risk starts rising earlier than expected in men
Heart disease is often thought of as a problem that appears later in life, usually after decades of unhealthy habits.
However, a large study that...
How to deal with the side effects of cancer treatment
Cancer cells multiply in an uncontrolled way, making them difficult for your body to stop. Chemotherapy, or chemo for short, uses drugs to kill...
Heart disease risk in diabetes may depend on hormones, not just blood sugar
People living with type 2 diabetes are well known to face a higher risk of serious heart problems, including heart attacks and strokes.
Doctors have...
Cocoa could help reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness, study finds
Scientists from the University of Surrey and other institutions have found that cocoa may help reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness during normal aging.
Flavanols...
Can B vitamins help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects memory, thinking, and behavior, most commonly in older adults.
As the disease advances, it can gradually...
12-week vegan diet linked to weight loss and improved blood sugar levels
A 12-week vegan diet can lead to meaningful weight loss and modest improvements in blood sugar control in overweight adults and people with type...
Why drug metformin is so important in fighting type 2 diabetes
Metformin is one of the most trusted and widely used medications for managing type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to control...
Lowering blood pressure further may save more lives than doctors once thought
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death around the world, and high blood pressure plays a major role in driving this...
This breakfast may help lower your blood pressure naturally
High blood pressure is a very common health problem and a major cause of heart disease and stroke.
Many people focus on medication to control...