Cardiometabolic health may depend on sleep quality, duration, timing
Share on PinterestAccording to the American Heart Association (AHA), we should be paying closer attention to all the ways in which sleep can impact cardiometabolic health. Image…
High blood pressure: More potassium in diet may be more effective
Share on PinterestA new study examines the effect of sodium and potassium intake on blood pressure. Sofia Aldinio/Stocksy There are a number of lifestyle modifications that can…
Could treating hearing loss help delay dementia?
Share on PinterestTreating hearing loss may help lower dementia risk, new research suggests. Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images. Hearing loss is common worldwide, and the incidence increases with…
3 bad habits may start affecting health as early as age 36
Share on PinterestSmoking, heavy drinking, and being physically inactive may start affecting health negatively earlier than expected. AOosthuizen/Getty Images A multi-decade study finds that the damage done…
Hypertension: Treating high blood pressure may lower dementia risk
Share on PinterestKeeping hypertension in check through lifestyle interventions and medication may be an effective way to lower dementia risk. Image credit: Westend61/Getty Images. About 1.28 billion…
Dementia: Does heavy cannabis use heighten risk?
Share on PinterestHeavy cannabis use that leads to in-hospital care could significantly heighten dementia risk. Image credit: Thicha studio/Getty Images. Although cigarette use is declining among middle-aged…
Colorectal cancer: Vitamin D may help decrease risk
Share on PinterestVitamin D may have beneficial effects on health and help prevent colorectal cancer, according to new research. Guido Mieth/Getty Images Vitamin D is essential for…
Alzheimer’s: Even light exercise may help slow memory loss
Share on PinterestA new study shows that people at risk of Alzheimer’s do not necessarily need very high intensity exercises if they want to protect their brain…
Alzheimer’s: Tell-tale signs detectable in young adulthood
Share on PinterestSome researchers believe that we can identify tell-tale signs of cognitive decline as early as in a person’s 20s. Image credit: Ippei Naoi/Getty Images. About…
Sudden cardiac arrest: 56 lifestyle factors linked to risk
Share on PinterestA new study has found 56 lifestyle factors that could help prevent most cases of sudden cardiac arrest, according to the authors. Image credit: Thomas…