How obesity contributes to heart disease
Obesity is a well-known risk factor for several chronic diseases, with heart disease at the forefront.
The link between obesity and heart disease is complex...
Exercise as essential therapy for Parkinson’s disease
Despite the lack of medications that can cure or slow down Parkinson's disease, researchers have identified a potent alternative treatment: physical exercise.
This insight comes...
Cognitive exercises for people with Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
While there is no cure for Alzheimer's, cognitive exercises are often recommended...
Size of brain area linked with cognitive decline – even in people with no...
A small, seahorse-sized area of the brain is responsible for most of our learning and memory.
Called the hippocampus, this area is key to many...
Why dialysis is a lifeline for managing kidney disease
Dialysis is a critical treatment for individuals with severe kidney disease, acting as a substitute for many of the functions performed by healthy kidneys.
It's...
Why coffee is harmful for people with severe high blood pressure
A recent study suggests that individuals with severe high blood pressure should perhaps reconsider their coffee consumption.
Conducted by Hiroyasu Iso and colleagues, and published...
What exercises to avoid when you have high blood pressure
Regular physical activity is often recommended as part of managing high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. However, not all exercises are suitable for...
Social distancing and vaccines saved 800,000 lives during COVID-19, but at a high cost
A new study from CU Boulder and UCLA reveals that changing people's behavior, like social distancing and wearing masks, along with vaccines, saved roughly...
Providing colonoscopy and home tests doubled colorectal cancer screening
In a significant study led by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, researchers found that offering patients a choice in...
Nose picking and Alzheimer’s disease: Is there a connection?
In an illuminating study from Griffith University, researchers have uncovered a pathway by which bacteria can travel from the nose to the brain, potentially...