How to support mental health after a stroke
Recovering from a stroke is not just about regaining physical abilities. The emotional and psychological aftermath can be just as challenging.
A stroke can bring...
Exercise to avoid when you have high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it typically has no symptoms but significantly raises the risk of heart...
Dietary strategies to ward off dementia
Dementia is a progressive condition that affects memory, thinking, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.
While there’s no sure way to...
Why weight loss can help you beat diabetes
Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that leads to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination.
It progresses gradually, making symptoms worse over...
Walking greatly benefits people with low back pain, study finds
A new study published in The Lancet has found that regular walking can significantly reduce the recurrence of low back pain in adults.
The research...
Scientists find genetic variant helps delay early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease
A scientific journey that began with one extraordinary patient is now making significant progress.
In 2019, researchers from Mass Eye and Ear and Massachusetts General...
New study establishes best practices for safe psilocybin use
Last year, Oregon became the first state to offer state-regulated access to supervised services involving magic mushrooms, specifically psilocybin.
This change means many Oregonians, who...
Common prostate drugs may protect against dementia with Lewy bodies
A new study suggests that certain drugs used to treat enlarged prostate may also reduce the risk of developing dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).
This...
The genetics behind Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases are two of the most common neurodegenerative disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide.
While the exact causes of these diseases are...
Research finds new cause of prostate cancer development
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could change how we treat prostate cancer. The team, led by Lukas Kenner at MedUni Vienna, has...