Tag: stroke

Pop. Soda. Cola. No matter what you call soft drinks, they're among the unhealthiest beverages in this country. Sugar-sweetened soft drinks have been linked...

Canny as it is, the brain deploys a number of ways to preserve its functions over time. Brain cells turn out a variety of...

Despite continuing advancements in modern medicine, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in America. An estimated 610,000 Americans die every single...

High blood pressure isn’t just a heart problem—it’s a brain killer. A new study confirms that aggressively managing hypertension can slash the risk of...

One of the most overlooked parts of your body may hold surprising clues about your health and longevity: your neck. Recent studies suggest that...

That “guilt-free” diet soda might not be as harmless as it seems. A new lab study from the University of Colorado Boulder has raised...

Have you given up your sugar-laden soda? If so, that is an excellent idea, but if you have replaced it with the sugar-free thing,...

Could your blood type quietly shape your stroke risk? A major study published in Neurology suggests it might, especially if you have blood type...

Living by the sea may sound idyllic, but new research reveals a hidden danger that could be shaving years off the lives of millions...

Cannabis has gone from taboo to trendy—sold in sleek dispensaries, baked into brownies, and hailed as a “natural” cure for everything from stress to...