Medical News Today looks at four recent studies to examine which aspects of health and behavior can influence a person's risk of developing dementia, including sleep, vaccines, and cholesterol levels ...

This story is Part 2 of a 2-part series on memory. Part 1 covers memory basics and how to strengthen memory. Memory is an important part of daily life, so when something ...

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer, claiming more lives than heart attacks and strokes combined. Despite exhaustive research, science has failed to find a cure or drug to prevent it.

The message from the researchers is clear: taking care of your blood pressure is not just about your heart. It’s also about your brain. By keeping your blood pressure in the target range—and doing it ...

This research roundup discusses the newfound relationship between the Shingles vaccine and dementia, a gene responsible for arterial development and the role of glucose as a master regulator in our ...

Fish delivers protein, and when you choose a fatty fish like tuna, salmon or trout, you're also getting omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fats may help reduce fat levels (triglycerides) in the blood and ...

Most workers will knock back multiple cups of coffee per day, despite the health risks. Life reporter, Christopher Megrath ...

In a new peer-reviewed publication1, the world's leading health and nutrition experts concluded that eating almonds daily has meaningful benefits for cardiometabolic health. Eleven scientists and ...

High blood pressure affects one in three adults in the UK and is a leading cause of coronary heart disease and stroke. But, there are ways to manage and reduce the condition through your diet. Doctors ...

Research from Harvard Forest identified a crucial relationship between precipitation patterns and soil types in New England. Short bursts of rain onto rocky New England soil leads to rapid drainage ...

Whether you have a history with heart disease, it runs in your family, or you just want to make sure you're setting your body up for a long, healthy life, including heart-healthy foods in your diet ...

This ultimately led to scientists developing better drugs for hypertension, heart disease and high cholesterol. Myth 5: Bans on trans health and research are not harmful to anyone. A recent study also ...