Mindfulness may effectively lower blood pressure, study finds
Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure or hypertension, and many aren't aware they have it, according to the American Heart Association.
High...
Diabetes and cholesterol drugs may lower vision loss risk in older people
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe visual impairment among older people in high-income countries.
In a study from the University of...
Dementia prevalence in older people is decreasing in the U.S.
In 2021, about 6.2 million U.S. adults aged 65 or older lived with dementia.
Because age is the strongest risk factor for dementia, it has...
Common cholesterol-lowering statin drug may harm kidney health
In a study from Johns Hopkins, scientists found that rosuvastatin, especially at higher doses, may have damaging effects on the kidneys.
PM2.5 in air pollution linked to sudden cardiac arrest
PM2.5 category of particulate matter is known to strongly increase the risk of cardiovascular, respiratory, and even ocular diseases.
Regular physical activity could make COVID-19 vaccine more effective
scientists found that regular physical activity may boost the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dementia diagnosis could be fast-tracked with AI
Forms of dementia could be spotted sooner and more easily by analyzing recordings of patients' electrical brain activity using AI.
Why eating fruits and vegetables may help you lower blood pressure
Intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure in people suffering from heart disease.
Breast cancer: five tips from an expert on catching it early and keeping safe
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Every year it claims more than 650,000 lives.
Breast cancer affects more women in high-income...
Standing too much at work can double your risk of heart disease
There’s been a lot of interest in the harmful effects of prolonged sitting at work, from academics and the public alike.
The attention being paid...