Body

How regular dancing can benefit the brain

Dancing combines movement, music, memory, creativity and social interaction.According to neuroscientists, several parts of the brain are activated when we dance, and dancing regularly can have a range of...

8 early warning signs of heart failure most people write off as being out of shape

Nearly 6.7 million American adults live with heart failure, and its earliest symptoms often masquerade as aging or poor fitness.

Morning or bedtime for your blood pressure pill? What the biggest trial actually found

Two Spanish studies once suggested bedtime dosing could cut heart events nearly in half. A far larger trial arrived with a different answer.

What chronic stress quietly does to your heart, immune system and brain

Long-term stress leaves measurable traces in your arteries, immune cells and brain tissue.

Children who have tonsils removed may get more respiratory infections afterward, a new study suggests

A large study points to more hospital visits for the very infections surgery is meant to prevent.

How regular dancing can benefit the brain

Dancing combines movement, music, memory, creativity and social interaction.According to neuroscientists, several parts of the brain are activated when we dance, and dancing regularly can have a range of...

8 early warning signs of heart failure most people write off as being out of shape

Nearly 6.7 million American adults live with heart failure, and its earliest symptoms often masquerade as aging or poor fitness.

Morning or bedtime for your blood pressure pill? What the biggest trial actually found

Two Spanish studies once suggested bedtime dosing could cut heart events nearly in half. A far larger trial arrived with a different answer.

What chronic stress quietly does to your heart, immune system and brain

Long-term stress leaves measurable traces in your arteries, immune cells and brain tissue.

How cold weather affects the body’s ability to fight infection

Colder temperatures do more than make us uncomfortable — they can quietly weaken the body’s natural defences against infection.

Are raw or cooked oats the healthiest? Experts explain the difference

Should oats be eaten raw or cooked to get the most out of their health benefits? Experts provide the answer.

Why the brain slowly loses control of balance in multiple sclerosis

New research suggests that balance and coordination problems in multiple sclerosis may begin when key brain cells slowly run out of energy.

Study: The same diet can affect people differently

New research suggests that the same food does not affect everyone in the same way.

Medical experts explain realistic weight loss timelines

Medical research shows that gradual weight loss aligns best with how the body adapts and is more likely to last over time.

New blood test method shows promise for Alzheimer’s research

A new study suggests Alzheimer’s research may soon move beyond hospitals, using nothing more than a few drops of blood collected at home.