You can reverse prediabetes without losing weight, study finds
New research brings hope to people with prediabetes.
It shows that even if they don’t lose weight, they can still lower their risk of developing...
Five things to know about cannabis and psychosis
Cannabis is changing, and experts are learning more about how it can affect mental health. Here are five key facts from the Canadian Medical...
Sleep apnea and high blood pressure work together to harm your health
Sleep apnea and high blood pressure are two common health problems that often affect the same people.
At first, they might seem like two separate...
10 clear warning signs of uncontrolled diabetes you shouldn’t ignore
Diabetes is a health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy.
Normally, your body breaks down food into sugar (glucose) and uses...
How to spot, react to, and prevent heart attacks
Heart attacks remain one of the most serious health problems around the world, taking millions of lives each year.
A heart attack happens when blood...
The surprising role of calcium in lowering blood pressure
Managing high blood pressure is one of the most important things you can do to keep your heart healthy.
While many people know about reducing...
Kidney function tests: what they are and why they matter
Your kidneys work quietly every day to keep you healthy.
They remove waste and extra fluid from your body, help control your blood pressure, and...
Can foods really clean your arteries?
Many people are searching for ways to keep their hearts healthy, and the idea of “cleansing” the arteries with food sounds like a simple...
Protect your brain by controlling blood pressure
Many people know that high blood pressure is bad for the heart, but fewer realize how harmful it can be for the brain.
As we...
Think twice before taking aspirin: it may raise your heart failure risk
Aspirin is a medicine that many people take every day to help with pain, swelling, or to protect their heart.
It has been around for...