How a neurologist keeps his brain healthy – and what he wants to do...
Few people know more about stroke prevention and brain health than neurologist and epidemiologist Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele.
And one of the first things he'd like...
The vital role of vitamin D in healthy aging
As we grow older, our bodies require more care to maintain our overall health and vitality.
One crucial aspect of this care is ensuring we...
Scientists find new key cause of obesity
Obesity is a big health problem all over the world. People are getting heavier, and this has been happening since 1975.
This isn't just a...
Scientists find new way to slow aging, prevent age-related diseases
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery of a key mechanism that drives chronic inflammation associated with aging.
This finding...
This therapy can help people with insomnia and alcohol use disorder
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective primary treatment for insomnia in individuals with alcohol use disorder, whether or not they are abstinent from...
Surviving the summer heat: the critical role of air conditioning for older people
Extreme heat is creating trouble all over the world. Record-breaking temperatures are sparking forest fires that spew smog affecting people miles away.
This heat is...
Postbiotics: The new kid in the gut health family
When it comes to our health, most of us have heard of prebiotics and probiotics and know something about their benefits to our digestive...
Scientists find new risk factor for obesity in women
While lifestyle and genetics play a role in obesity, they cannot fully account for the propensity to accumulate excess weight.
A new study from Charité—Universitätsmedizin...
Heat waves are more dangerous than you think
The numbers are staggering: As of Wednesday, Phoenix had hit 20 straight days at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius); El Paso,...
A five-minute solution: how short walks can counteract the health risks of sitting
Being stuck at a desk or lounging on the couch for hours on end can take a toll on our health.
Long periods of sitting...