Brain health: MIND diet, cutting calories may benefit cognition
Share on PinterestCertain diets like the MIND diet may have cognitive health benefits. Marta Mauri/StocksyAs...
Sleep apnea and cardiovascular risk: Lack of oxygen a key factor
Share on PinterestLower blood oxygen levels due to sleep apnea may explain the higher cardiovascular...
Colorectal cancer screening can start at age 50 for most, ACP suggests
Share on PinterestMost healthy people can wait untill age 50 to start colorectal cancer screening, according...
Cognitive function impairment linked to obstructive sleep apnea
Share on PinterestData from five population studies suggest that better sleep may help protect cognitive...
Alzheimer's: New vaccine can slow or even prevent disease in mice
Share on PinterestCould a vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease be on the horizon? Henrik Sorensen/Getty...
Low fiber during pregnancy may delay infant brain growth, study says
Share on PinterestInadequate fiber intake during pregnancy could delay a child’s brain development,...
In Conversation: Discussing racism's impact on health beyond biology
Millions of people experience overt or covert racism that affects their day-to-day lives. But sometimes,...
Heart attack: Risk of death soars on days of heat and pollution
Share on PinterestStudy finds that people are almost twice as likely to die of a heart attack during...
Cognitive decline: Mouse studies suggest cause, preventive action
Share on PinterestStudies in mice go some way toward explaining why cognitive decline occurs later in...
Managing type 2 diabetes: Limiting ultra-processed foods may be key
Share on PinterestFor people with type 2 diabetes, the negative effects of eating too much ultra-processed...
Alzheimer's: Why losing sense of smell may be early sign of disease
Share on PinterestA new study finds that a poor sense of smell may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s...
Hypertension: 2 servings of strawberries improves heart, brain health
Share on PinterestConsuming strawberries daily may have several health benefits. Simon Gakhar/Getty ImagesBerries,...
Vegetarian dietary patterns may reduce cardiovascular disease risk
Share on PinterestAdopting a vegetarian diet may benefit heart health. Jen Grantham/StocksyResearchers...
Alzheimer's: Anti-inflammatory drugs show promise in mice
Share on PinterestPictured, University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Director Dr. Linda...
Cognitive decline: Does chronic constipation factor in?
Share on PinterestNew research links constipation with a higher risk of cognitive decline. Image credit:...
MS: Earlier treatment linked to lower disability risk
Share on PinterestStarting treatment at the first signs of MS could slow down disease progression. Image...
Omega-3 fatty acids may slow age-related hearing loss, study finds
Share on PinterestA new study found a link between higher omega-3 fatty acids and less age-related hearing...
Psoriasis: Vitamin D deficiency linked to more severe symptoms
Share on PinterestA study found a link between vitamin D levels and the severity of psoriasis. Raymond...
Dementia: Could caffeine help lower risk?
Share on PinterestCaffeine at high concentrations inhibited toxic protein aggregate formation in the...
Can 6 newly discovered chemical cocktails reverse aging?
Share on PinterestSix chemical cocktails may help reverse aging in cells, but what does this really mean?...
Longevity: 8 habits can add 24 years to lifespan, new study finds
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that eight simple lifestyle habits can have a significant, positive...