Drinking a cup of beet juice daily may lower blood pressure. The ruby-red roots are rich in nitrates, which the body converts to nitric oxide-a compound that relaxes blood vessels and lowers blood pressure.
Harvard researchers found that reading an 2010-model iPad before bedtime reset the circadian clock, causing people to feel less alert in the morning.
Calcium is important for bone health, so doctors often recommend calcium supplements for people with osteoporosis.
Music aids formation and recovery of memory. Individualized playlists can help people with dementia recover memories.
Researchers combined findings from previous studies and found that treating mild high blood pressure prevents heart attacks and strokes and lowers the risk of death.
Blood clots in the legs (DVT) may break off and can be fatal. Simple travel precautions can reduce DVT risk.
I just discovered that I have a hole in my heart that my doctor called a patent foramen ovale, which was found during an ultrasound. What are the pros and cons of having it repaired?
Do the protective effects of alcohol extend to dessert wines and liqueurs, or do those have too much sugar?
Pain and certain other symptoms during exercise are not normal. Red flags fall into four categories: chest pain, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and joint pain.
Two techniques-the pop-bottle method and the lean-forward method-can help people improve their ability to get medicine down better than the old method of taking a sip of water from a cup and trying to swallow.