Brief interventions in primary care can benefit people with high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
The relationship between alcohol and high blood pressure...
Brain and nerves, not muscles, may hold the key to age-related weakness
Aging is a natural process that's often accompanied by a decline in physical abilities. One of the most noticeable changes is a decrease in...
Managing type 2 diabetes: Is afternoon exercise the key?
Type 2 diabetes is a significant health issue, affecting more than 37 million Americans. Healthy eating and regular physical activity are critical ways to...
Cannabis can have serious health effects that Canadians may not be aware of, like...
Non-medical cannabis has been legal in Canada since 2018.
Although a primary motivation for legalization was to enhance public awareness of the health risks associated...
How skin cancer moves: a simple explanation
Melanoma skin cancer, which is a type of cancer that begins in the skin, is one of the cancers that spread the quickest.
A schizophrenia drug may help treat dementia, study finds
Researchers have discovered a potential new use for the antipsychotic drug, amisulpride, in treating dementia.
A diabetes drug could help autoimmune diseases
Autoimmune Disorders and T-Cells
Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, are diseases where your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells.
Your immune...
Your thoughts can cause neck and back pain during lifting tasks
Cognitive dissonance, the mental discomfort we feel when we encounter information that conflicts with our beliefs or actions, can cause real physical strain.
Recent research...
Why the oldest-old is free of Alzheimer’s disease
A team led by researchers from the University of California, Irvine has made an interesting discovery about the oldest-old people (those over 90) who...
Full-fat yogurt: A surprising ally in prediabetes management
If you're middle-aged or older and prediabetic, researchers from the University of Vermont have some good news for you: eating full-fat yogurt daily might...