People with type 2 diabetes may have greater protection from cardiovascular problems if they keep their systolic blood pressure (the first number in a reading) to 120 mm Hg or lower, according to a...
A 2024 study found that people who follow a diet with a higher ratio of plant-based protein to animal-based protein may have a lower risk for cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease comp...
Chair exercises are a great way to supplement a person's regular workout, or as a replacement when they can't do their usual routine. They also can be used for people returning to exercise after an...
According to a 2024 study, people with high amounts of visceral fat—the deep hidden fat surrounding abdominal organs—also have higher levels of abnormal proteins in the brain th...
Over time, many men experience grief brought on by physical decline. Men can manage this grief by accepting these changes as part of normal aging, focusing on what they still can do and adjusting t...
Eating a traditional Mediterranean diet or green Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes more foods high in plant foods, including green tea and duckweed, may help reduce brain shrinkage, a 2024 study...
A 2024 study suggests that reallocating as little as five minutes per day from time spent sitting, standing, or walking to vigorous exercise may help lower blood pressure. Switching out a bigger bl...
In a 2024 study, researchers found that the heart rate variability of a dog and its owner mirror each other during interactions, which may reflect the strong emotional connection between humans and...
Performing hands-on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can more than double the odds of a person surviving a cardiac arrest. Experts recommend that adults should take an in-person CPR class at lea...
A 2024 study suggests that men who follow active surveillance for their low-grade prostate cancer may reduce the risk of their cancer becoming more aggressive if they maintain a healthier diet, whi...
People who experience back pain may find some relief by increasing daily activity by 20 minutes and reducing daily sitting time by 40 minutes, according to a 2024 study....
Scrotum pain should be checked out, as it's a common symptom of such conditions as infections, twisting (torsion) of a testicle, varicocele (swollen veins), inguinal hernia, hydrocele (fluid buildu...