Eating the Right Foods May Lower Dementia Risk Even Before Memory Problems Begin
Many people believe memory loss is simply a normal part of growing older. While some changes in memory can happen with age, dementia is...
A Better Way to Control Blood Pressure After Stroke Could Help More Patients Recover
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked. Without oxygen and nutrients, brain cells begin to die within minutes....
She Had Blood Clots in Her Lungs. Now She Urges Women to Speak Up...
Tanya Chapman Griffin was coughing so often that she bought jumbo bags of extra-strong menthol cough drops to quell the nearly constant tickle in...
Hidden Liver Fat Could Be Making Colon Cancer Much More Dangerous
Doctors have long known that two people with the same type of colorectal cancer can have very different outcomes.
Some patients respond well to treatment...
Scientists Find an Earlier Warning Sign of Alzheimer’s Than Memory Loss
Could trouble adapting to change appear before memory loss in Alzheimer's disease?
A new study suggests the answer may be yes. Alzheimer's disease is usually...
Hidden High Blood Pressure May Only Appear When You Lie Down
Most people have their blood pressure checked while sitting during a visit to the doctor. This simple test has been used for many years...
This Simple Vegetable Habit Could Help Prevent Heart Disease
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, taking nearly 18 million lives every year. It includes conditions such as heart attacks, heart...
A Hidden Sign of Heart Failure You Should Know
Most people think of chest pain when they hear about heart disease. Others may think of shortness of breath or a racing heartbeat.
However, many...
Simple Daily Habits Can Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people have it, and...
A Rosemary Compound Could Be a Promising New Alzheimer’s Treatment
A natural substance found in common herbs such as rosemary and sage could one day help people with Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers have created a new...