
Dementia: Higher biological age may increase risk
Share on PinterestA mismatch in biological and chronological age could be an indicator of dementia risk. Maria Korneeva/Getty Images Everyone has both a chronological age and a…

Breast cancer: Mediterranean diet may reduce risk by 13%
Share on PinterestScientists have found a link between breast cancer risk and the Mediterranean diet. FOTOGRAFIA INC./Getty Images The Mediterranean diet, rich in fresh fruits and vegetables,…

Heart disease: 2 markers in blood cholesterol test may indicate risk
Share on PinterestCholesterol levels could be a good predictor of coronary artery disease risk. Olena Smyrnova/Stocksy Coronary artery disease is a serious but common type of heart…

Heart disease: Just 3 minutes of ‘incidental activity’ may lower risk
Share on PinterestRoutine chores such as gardening could help preserve heart health as much as intentional exercise. Image credit: Nasos Zovoilis/Stocksy. Cardiovascular disease is currently the leading…

Just 1 erythritol-sweetened drink may harm brain, blood vessel health
Share on PinterestJust a single serving of an erythritol-sweetened beverage may harm brain and blood vessel health, according to a new cellular study. Image credit: Mats Silvan/Getty…

Alzheimer’s: Exercising in middle age may reduce beta-amyloid in brain
Share on PinterestScientists have found an association between physical activity levels in middle age and Alzheimer’s disease risk. Rob and Julia Campbell/Stocksy Past studies have linked physical…

Cancer treatment side effects: Exercise may reduce pain, fatigue
Share on PinterestExercise may help mitigate cancer treatment side effects, such as brain fog, pain, and fatigue. Image credit: Hernandez & Sorokina/Stocksy. Researchers recently conducted an umbrella-review…

Prostate cancer: Simple urine test may help with early detection
Share on PinterestScientists are working on developing a urine test to detect prostate cancer. Anchalee Phanmaha/Getty Images Early detection of prostate cancer remains a major clinical challenge…