Omega-3 supplements could improve memory in healthy older adults
Scientists from Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin have found that omega-3 supplementation may help improve memory function in healthy older adults.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder...
How salt raises blood pressure and what you can do about it
Let’s start with the basics: What is blood pressure, and why does it matter?
Think of your blood vessels as tiny highways that carry blood...
Scientists develop test to guide treatment for triple-negative breast cancer
Researchers have developed a promising new way to predict how patients with one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer will respond to...
Dirty air, fading memories: How pollution may raise Alzheimer’s risk
Breathing polluted air may do more than harm your lungs and heart. A large new study suggests it could also increase the risk of...
Why muscle strength matters for women over 60
Staying active as you age is important, but a new study suggests that building muscle strength may be just as crucial as getting enough...
Scientists discover gut bacteria linked to a major form of dementia
Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a common form of dementia that currently has no cure.
Recent research has suggested that gut bacteria may play...
Eating one egg a day is safe for heart health, major study finds
Scientists from Harvard University and other institutions have found that eating up to one egg per day is not linked to an increased risk...
Do potatoes raise blood pressure? What science says
Potatoes are a popular and versatile vegetable enjoyed by people around the world.
However, some concerns have been raised about how eating potatoes may affect...
Dietary antioxidants may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine have identified a potential link between dietary antioxidants and the prevention...
Weight-loss drug ‘support supplements’: Do they address nutrient deficiencies, or are they just another...
Weight-loss injections have rapidly moved from specialist clinics to social media feeds and high-street pharmacies.
Known as GLP-1 medications, they were originally developed to support...