Beginning an exercise program may help protect older adults' brains or even reverse early mental decline, a small study suggests. Researchers placed 34 inactive people, aged... Read more ...
Young football players who suffer a concussion can show signs of reduced blood flow in the brain, even after their symptoms have subsided, a new, preliminary study suggests. Using... Read more ...
Runners who run very long distances suffer cartilage damage in their lower joints -- but the cartilage can regenerate, a small study suggests. The researchers also found that the runners... Read more ...
Adults who were born with heart defects are at increased risk for stroke, a new study finds. "We knew there was a connection between heart failure and stroke in patients with heart defects... Read more ...
Being lonely can trigger cellular changes in your body that increase your chances of getting ill and not living as long as you could have, according to a new study. The risk applies to older... Read more ...
For a healthier brain, be sure to feed it well. Your mind needs both mental exercise and a nutritious diet to help it stay sharp. The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests... Read more ...
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