by Scott Davis | Mar 1, 2025
It may surprise you just how much cholesterol affects your risk of dementia. Turns out, having the wrong cholesterol increases your dementia risk by a whopping 60%. But here’s the twist—it’s not about keeping cholesterol low, according to a new study in Neurology. The...
by ShellyManning | Feb 28, 2025
Weaker bones are just a normal part of aging, right? Maybe you need calcium? Or weight training? Nope, according to a new study in Hereditas, two common habits cause osteoporosis. Chances are, you’re doing at least one — maybe both. Researchers studied 330,000+...
by Christian Goodman | Feb 27, 2025
High blood pressure is ultimately fatal, so we need to reduce it as quickly as possible. But if the task is too difficult or boring (like having to give up all the food you love), people are automatically going to resist it. That’s why scientists in Boston,...
by ShellyManning | Feb 26, 2025
Osteoarthritis is often called wear and tear arthritis because it’s believed to be caused by worn-out joints… by putting too much strain on them for too long. It’s especially common in the knees and hips but can appear in any joint. But a new study presented in the...
by Julissa Clay | Feb 25, 2025
Nail fungus is already notorious for being stubborn and slow to clear, even with the best prescription treatments. But a new study in Future Microbiology reveals a far bigger problem: nail fungus is becoming resistant to most antifungal drugs. This resistance doesn’t...
by ShellyManning | Feb 23, 2025
Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis, often linked to lifestyle and diet. But how can you eat to reduce its severity? A new study published in the European Medical Journal offers a clear answer. Using simple diet changes, people lowered their uric acid...
by Jodi Knapp | Feb 22, 2025
You can significantly lower your bad cholesterol and blood sugar by using one food item sitting in your kitchen. This is the result of a new study published in Food & Function. 50 adults with metabolic syndrome were divided into two groups: • Control Group:...
by ShellyManning | Feb 21, 2025
If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you’ve probably heard the usual advice: • Watch your protein. • Control your blood pressure. • Stay hydrated. • Manage your blood sugar. But a new study in Nutrition Journal exposes a hidden danger that...
by Jodi Knapp | Feb 21, 2025
One of the most used spices in your kitchen may hold the key to eliminate your neuropathy pain. You just need to use more of it. Because a new study in Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis reveals that this drug is as effective as the most commonly used drugs but...
by ShellyManning | Feb 16, 2025
Are you taking care of your heart? If so, you might be unknowingly protecting your joints, too. A new Lipids in Health and Disease study reveals this strange connection, which changes how we think about arthritis prevention entirely. And the best part? It all boils...