Any form of exercise can help rejuvenate the brain
Engaging in any form of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity helps maintain cognitive function as we age, new research suggests.
Short-term menopausal hormone therapy may not affect cognitive function
New research suggests that short-term hormone therapy for menopause symptoms does not have long-term cognitive effects, whether harmful or beneficial.
Sitting more than 10 hours a day may increase heart failure, death risk
Sitting for over 10 hours or more a day is significantly linked to future heart failure and cardiovascular death risk, a new study suggests.
Could an innovative nasal spray delay Alzheimer’s by 10 years or more?
An experimental nasal spray has helped clear toxic protein buildups in the brains of mouse models of Alzheimer's. Its developers believe the spray may help delay Alzheimer's by at least a decade.
White button mushroom extract may help slow progression of prostate cancer
After treatment with white button mushroom extract in mice and patients with prostate cancer, scientists discovered a decline in the amount of immune-suppressing cells in tumors.
5 things everyone should know about menopause
In this episode of In Conversation, we look at some of the most important information everyone should have about perimenopause and menopause with our special guest, Dr. Kate Clancy, from the University of Illinois.
Is coffee good for your heart health? 3 studies offer insights
Can drinking coffee yield cardiovascular benefits? Can too much caffeine increase stroke risk? Three recent studies examine the latest evidence.
Carbs or fats for breakfast? Which is best for healthy weight in men vs women?
A recent study suggests that a carbohydrate-rich breakfast for men and a fat-rich breakfast for women may be best for maintaining a healthy weight, due to sex-specific metabolic differences.
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Psoriasis and inflammation: What is the link?
While there is no cure for psoriasis, there are steps a person can take to reduce psoriasis-related inflammation and increase the chances of reaching and maintaining remission.
