How biofeedback can help beat high blood pressure
In our fast-paced world, high blood pressure, or hypertension, has become a common challenge for many. It's like an invisible enemy that quietly undermines...
The maximum mass of a neutron star is 2.25 solar masses
When stars grow old and die, their mass determines their ultimate fate. Many supermassive stars have futures as neutron stars.
But, the question is, how...
Scientists find noninvasive way to manage chronic kidney disease
In the world where chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects a staggering 10% of people globally, a big advancement comes from The Hong Kong Polytechnic...
How vitamin D influences blood pressure
When we think of vitamin D, our minds often jump to strong bones and a healthy immune system.
Yet, this sunshine vitamin plays a crucial...
How quitting smoking benefits your heart
Smoking is often associated with lung damage, but its impact on the heart is equally alarming. Heart disease remains a leading cause of death...
How plant-based diets lower your blood pressure
Imagine your body as a complex city, with a vast network of roads and highways. These are your blood vessels, and the cars are...
How exercise shields kidneys in diabetes
Imagine your body as a bustling city, with your kidneys acting as the waste management system.
Now, throw diabetes into the mix, a condition that,...
How ibuprofen affects liver health
Ibuprofen, a widely used painkiller found in many medicine cabinets, is part of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) family.
It's a go-to for treating pain...
Research finds key to lowering dementia risk
Dementia is a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social skills so much that they interfere with daily life. It's not just...
She had 2 heart attacks at 26. Now she runs marathons.
Channing Muller woke up one Sunday morning feeling a little beat down. Being 26 and having gone out the night before, she figured it...