Heavy drinking may greatly increase fall risk in older adults with memory problems
Many older adults struggle with mild cognitive impairment, also called MCI. This condition causes small but noticeable problems with memory, thinking, planning, and decision‑making.
MCI...
High-intensity training could boost muscle disease recovery
A new study has found that people with inflammatory muscle disease can improve their fitness and muscle strength more with high-intensity workouts than with...
Your neighborhood may strongly affect your dementia risk
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered why people living in disadvantaged neighborhoods may face a higher risk of developing dementia.
The study, published...
Vaping might seem safer than smoking but your heart could tell a different story
You may have heard that vaping is the “safer” choice than smoking. But what if the very thing designed to protect your health also...
Nerve injuries affect the whole immune system, study finds
Preclinical research from McGill University has found that nerve injuries can have long-lasting effects on the immune system—and that the effects are different in...
New risk tool plus calcium score helps spot hidden heart disease early
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world. One of the keys to preventing it is being able to spot...
Study shows big cause of sharp rise in alcohol-related liver disease deaths
A recent study has found a sharp rise in deaths from alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) in the United States, especially among people without a...
Soy food intake may reduce cancer risk, study shows
Scientists from Xi’an Jiaotong University and several collaborating institutions have found that eating soy foods may help reduce the risk of developing cancer, although...
How to eat for a healthy heart
National Nutrition Month offers a golden opportunity to delve into heart-friendly eating approaches and habits, providing the chance to unlock the potential of food...
This common plant nutrient could help reduce high blood pressure
Scientists from the Hospital of Southern Medical University have found that quercetin—a plant pigment (flavonoid) that gives many fruits and vegetables their color—may help...