People develop dementia later than before
The diagnosis is one that a family never wants to hear: Your father has Alzheimer's disease. Your mother has stroke-related dementia.
In a recently released...
Coffee scent may help you go to business school
Drinking coffee seems to have its perks.
In addition to the physical boost it delivers, coffee may lessen our risk of heart disease, diabetes and...
Healthy people can have diabetic-level glucose spikes
In a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine, a device keeping extra-close tabs on the ups and downs of blood glucose...
Grilled and fried food may increase risk of high blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers find that grilled or well-done beef, chicken or fish may raise the risk of developing high blood pressure among...
Does abortion cause depression in women?
Having an abortion does not increase a woman's risk for depression, according to a new study of nearly 400,000 women.
Previous research has found abortion...
Leisure activities lower blood pressure in Alzheimer’s caregivers
Going for a walk outside, reading, listening to music -- these and other enjoyable activities can reduce blood pressure for elderly caregivers of spouses...
Why dietary fiber is good for people with type 2 diabetes
Recent studies suggest that adding fiber to your daily diet and eating high-fiber food can benefit people with type 2 diabetes.
One previous study has...
This 5:2 diet could benefit people with diabetes
In a new study from University of South Australia, researchers find that people with type 2 diabetes are just as likely to lose weight...
A healthy retirement is more than lifestyle
Scientists find that 5 things in a person's 50s could indicate whether or not they will be fit and healthy into retirement and beyond
The...
Heart attack risk is increasing in pregnant women
The risk of having a heart attack while pregnant, giving birth, or during the two months after delivery, continues to increase for American women,...