Measuring blood flow in the brain is critical for understanding response to a range of neurological problems, including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and vascular dementia. Obtaining such ...

New research reveals that even five minutes of daily exercise can significantly lower blood pressure. A study found that replacing sedentary time with brief, intense activities like running or cycling ...

Diabetes can cause yellow nails due to glycation, where excess glucose affects nail proteins, or fungal infections exacerbated by impaired immunity and circulation. Other changes like bluish nails or ...

Best exercise: Research shows that regular microbursts of walking, even just 5 to 10 minutes at a time, can help reduce the risk of heart disease (Image: Pexels) The idea of carving out 60 minutes a ...

Researchers at USC have created the first method to noninvasively measure microscopic blood vessel pulses in the human brain. Using advanced 7T MRI, they found these tiny pulsations grow stronger with ...

Objectives Blood flow restriction (BFR) resistance training enhances muscle growth in restricted limbs, but its effects on non-restricted muscles remain unclear. This scoping review, accompanied by an ...

For heart health, it is important to be mindful not only of what we eat but also of what we drink. The arteries, which carry oxygen and promote blood circulation, can accumulate plaque over time, a ...

Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies - and aired his frustration with Vladimir Putin. In a major policy shift, new restrictions have been unveiled against Rosneft ...

Venous reflux disease (VRD) occurs when veins do not properly return blood to the heart. Health experts refer to it as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). VRD most commonly affects the legs and can ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...