by Christian Goodman | Aug 13, 2025
When it comes to keeping your brain in shape as you age, one powerful ally might already be curled up on your couch or wagging its tail at the door. A new study in Scientific Reports found that owning certain pets is linked to slower mental decline in people over 50....
by Julissa Clay | Aug 12, 2025
A recent study published in the journal Nutrients reveals that a specific spice helps reduce liver fat and inflammation when taken regularly. Most doctors recommend diet, exercise, and weight loss to treat NAFLD. Since it’s common among people who are overweight,...
by Jodi Knapp | Aug 10, 2025
A new study in Cureus shows that specific vitamin deficiency is extremely common in people with diabetic neuropathy, and this may be the main cause of the disease. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy happens when high blood sugar damages the nerves, especially in the hands...
by Christian Goodman | Aug 9, 2025
A study in Frontiers in Neurology shows that virtual reality (VR) could become one of the most powerful tools to treat vertigo safely from home. Traditionally, vertigo patients are prescribed vestibular rehabilitation exercises like turning your head quickly or...
by Julissa Clay | Aug 8, 2025
Gum disease gets worse with age, leading to bone and tooth loss. But what if a small change in your kitchen could help protect your gums and even your skeleton? A study in npj Aging found that oleic acid, the main fat in olive oil, reduces bone and tissue loss caused...
by Christian Goodman | Aug 7, 2025
Most advice about avoiding high blood pressure involves eating more fruits and vegetables, but now there’s some confusion about one vegetable that a lot of people eat. A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School points the finger at this...