Hypertension can contribute to long-term wear-and-tear on the body, leading to serious conditions such as dementia if left untreated. Dr. Katie Elfrey from Mercy Medical Center shares her guidance for ...

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The results suggested that older adults with an SBP below 130 mmHg had fewer serious heart problems, like heart attacks and ...

As people age, some memory decline is normal. However, if a common medicine speeds up this process, it becomes a serious ...

Health screenings, like those for colorectal cancer, can uncover issues at an early stage—when they may be more treatable. But as we get older, it’s not always clear which tests are still essential.

Vitamin D is crucial for bone health and the immune system, but excessive supplementation can lead to toxicity, causing ...

High blood pressure is a nationwide concern and a costly health problem. Almost 67 million American adults have high blood ...