Neurological ConditionsParkinson’s Disease Could Start in This Body Part, Massive Study Finds Scientists have understood for a while that symptoms of Parkinson’s disease develop when dopamine-producing brain cells start to die. Dopamine is a chemical messenger that helps regulate movement, and as its levels decrease, Parkinson’s emerges.
Neurological ConditionsThis Innovation Researcher Built a Wrist Gadget That Stopped Her Co-Worker’s Parkinson’s Tremors More than one million people in the United States are living with Parkinson’s, the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation reports, and a new invention is…
Neurological Conditions7 Early Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms Besides Tremors Early Parkinson’s disease symptoms can be hard to spot, so visit your doctor if you’re experiencing several of these often-overlooked signs
Ear, Nose, and Throat9 Medical Reasons You’re Losing Your Sense Of Smell A change in your sense of smell could signal the onset of a health concern—the experts weigh in on the minor and major causes.
Digestive HealthGut Inflammation Could Lead to This Nerve-Degenerative Disease, Says New Study Keeping the ecosystem in your belly happy might have an impact on your risk for developing a particular neurological disease that 500,000 Americans are diagnosed with each year.
Alzheimer's DiseaseIf You Have These Types of Dreams, You Could Be at Risk for Dementia Whether or not you tend to remember your dreams, everyone can recall that most terrifying nightmare. Maybe you were being chased by someone or something. Or you were late for a big exam. Or all your teeth fell out.
Alternative Medicine14 Things Experts Need You to Know about Valerian Root Valerian root is touted as an herbal sleep aid, and the herb may provide other health benefits. But is it actually safe?
Nail Care10 Surprising Conditions Your Hands Might Predict From finger length to grip strength, our hands can indicate risk factors for a number of surprising conditions.
Healthcare12 Amazing Medical Breakthroughs of 2017 Each of these amazing medical breakthroughs is a gift that will keep on giving, ultimately saving or at least improving millions of lives.
HairThis Is What Your Hair Color Reveals About Your Health Whether it’s dyed or you’re a natural redhead, your hair color can provide important clues about your overall health—from vitamin deficiencies to your cancer risk.
Drugs and Medicine10 Bizarre Side Effects of Common Medications Blue urine? Weight gain? A hairy tongue?! Watch out for the strange things that can happen when you take certain drugs.
Weight Loss12 Facts About Caffeine and Weight Loss, Sleep, and More A fresh look at one of the oldest health controversies on the planet.
Strength Training8 Health Problems That Can Be Improved with Strength Training If you have a chronic condition, your instinct may be to sit on the sidelines, but hitting the weights may help you feel better and improve your condition.
Exercise14 Subtle but Powerful Health Benefits of Exercising (Other Than Weight Loss) Going to the gym means a lot more than losing a few pounds.
Healthcare15 Silent Signs Your Body Might Be in Big Trouble Subtle clues—from handwriting to snoring—can reveal the earliest warnings of illness. Here’s how to read your own distress signals.
NutritionIs Black Coffee Good for You? Coffee is a popular morning beverage loaded with health benefits. Here’s how drinking black coffee affects your body and mind.