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Long COVID could be raising your blood pressure, study finds

The pattern turned up even in people whose first COVID infection felt fairly mild, and it hit some groups harder than others.

Beer, wine or spirits? one drink was linked to a surprising health benefit

The type of drink you choose may matter more than how much you pour, a 13-year study of 340,000 adults suggests.

One extra year in school could change your dementia risk

The twist is who seems to have gained the most, and it is not the group most people would expect.

Your Alzheimer’s blood test could be wrong: Here’s what scientists found

Current blood tests can light up for the wrong reasons, and researchers say one extra step may finally close that gap.

Taking blood pressure pills? This common mistake could cost you the benefits

The pills do their job, but a very ordinary habit slowly chips away at the protection they offer.

Long COVID could be raising your blood pressure, study finds

The pattern turned up even in people whose first COVID infection felt fairly mild, and it hit some groups harder than others.

Beer, wine or spirits? one drink was linked to a surprising health benefit

The type of drink you choose may matter more than how much you pour, a 13-year study of 340,000 adults suggests.

One extra year in school could change your dementia risk

The twist is who seems to have gained the most, and it is not the group most people would expect.

Your Alzheimer’s blood test could be wrong: Here’s what scientists found

Current blood tests can light up for the wrong reasons, and researchers say one extra step may finally close that gap.

Research offers a better understanding of the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s

New research uncovers early shifts in the brain that may help explain how Alzheimer’s begins.

New study examines hidden health risks in normal-weight individuals

A large new analysis suggests that many people with normal weight may still carry health risks that traditional measures fail to reveal.

New research reveals: Creativity can slow brain aging

New research shows that just a few hours of creative activity each week can slow your brain’s aging and keep your mind sharp for years to come.

Health experts highlight overlooked signs of vitamin B12 shortage

Small changes in your mouth may be one of the earliest signs that your body is running low on vitamin B12.

Study explores how precision-tuned sound may ease tinnitus

A new clinical trial suggests that ultra-quiet, frequency-matched sound might help ease tinnitus by gently calming the brain’s internal noise.

Research shows detectable warning signs long before heart disease develops

A new analysis shows that early risk markers for heart disease can be detected several years before any symptoms appear.