Coffee or green tea? What they really mean for your blood pressure
Many people around the world begin their mornings with either a cup of coffee or green tea.
Coffee is well known for helping people feel...
Foods to avoid for healthy blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem, especially in older adults.
If it's not managed well, it can lead to...
Daily yoghurt may help lower high blood pressure, study finds
If you enjoy a scoop of yoghurt in the morning or as a quick snack during the day, here’s some good news: it might...
Whole-fat dairy food may benefit your heart health, study finds
For years, Americans have been told to cut down on fat, especially in dairy products, to protect their hearts. This advice led to the...
Your breakfast time may predict how long you live
As we grow older, our eating habits change—not just what we eat, but also when we eat.
A new study from Mass General Brigham and...
Mediterranean diet could help protect against Alzheimer’s, even for those at high genetic risk
A healthy diet may do more than just keep your body fit—it could also protect your brain, even if you are at high genetic...
Mediterranean diet plus exercise and calorie control may lower diabetes risk
Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in the world, but new research suggests that simple, sustainable lifestyle changes can help...
Animal protein not tied to higher death risk, study finds
For years, people have debated whether eating animal protein, such as meat, dairy, and eggs, is bad for long-term health.
Some earlier studies suggested it...
This nutrient may protect women against Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a brain condition that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills.
It affects millions of people around...
Too much salt may trigger brain inflammation and stubborn high blood pressure
For years, doctors have believed that high blood pressure mainly starts in the kidneys and blood vessels.
But a new study from McGill University suggests...