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Bulging Veins (Varicose Veins)
If you notice bulging veins, especially on your legs, you probably have varicose veins. Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of the skin. Spider veins are more subtle varicose veins that resemble a spider’s webs.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): How to beat it this fall and winter
When a person struggles emotionally and has low energy during the year’s darkest months, they may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or seasonal depression. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts say this condition can make things even more difficult.
Alzheimer’s disease: 'Encouraging' data suggest new drug slows cognitive decline
Phase 3 clinical trial results shared in a press release suggest a new drug called lecanemab helps slow the cognitive decline rate in Alzheimer’s patients by 27% after 18 months of treatment.
Yoga, Mindfulness Could Be Powerful Tools to Manage Blood Sugar
Yoga, meditation and other mindfulness practices may help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar — nearly to the degree that standard medications like metformin do, a new analysis suggests.
White vs. brown rice: When it comes to heart disease risk, do grains matter?
Coronary artery disease happens when plaque builds up in the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. Lifestyle choices like diet can increase the risk for coronary artery disease. A recent study suggests that eating a diet high in refined grains may increase the risk of premature coronary artery disease, while diets high in whole grains may decrease this risk.