A new study links higher salt levels in tap water to increased blood pressure and a greater risk of hypertension.
Sleeping Without Pillows May Help Protect Vision in Glaucoma Patients
A new study finds sleeping without pillows may lower internal eye pressure in people with glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
Night Owls Face Higher Risk for Heart Problems
A new study finds people who are naturally ‘evening types’ have worse overall heart health and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Not Ease Memory and Mood Problems Related to Menopause
A large, new study finds menopause is associated with brain changes and poorer mental health — whether or not women use hormone therapy.
Red Light Therapy Shows Promise in Protecting Football Players’ Brains
In a small, new study, college football players who used a special red light device during their entire season saw no increase in brain inflammation and injury over 16 weeks.
Smartwatches Help Catch Hidden Heart Rhythm Problems
Apple watches with cardiac monitoring programs significantly improve detection of AFib, a common, yet dangerous, heart rhythm disorder that can lead to stroke, new research suggests.
When Binge-Watching Becomes a Coping Mechanism for Loneliness
A new study finds addictive binge-watching may be an attempt to escape loneliness and improve emotions, at least temporarily.
Mixing Up Your Exercise Routine May Help You Live Longer
A new study finds engaging in a wide range of physical activities may lower your risk of death more than doing the same thing over and over again.
Why Parents Are Easing Up on Kids’ Swearing
A new national poll finds only about half of parents now say kids should never swear, and more than a third say it depends on the situation.








