The Eye Trick To Fall Back Asleep At 3 AM

The Eye Trick To Fall Back Asleep At 3 AM As a surgeon, Dr. Katelyn Tondo-Steele says she takes calls overnight, so she often wakes up in the middle of the night. Once awake, she says it usually takes her one to two hours to fall back asleep. Almost everyone has the same frustrating experience … Continue reading “The Eye Trick To Fall Back Asleep At 3 AM”

The Riddle Of Pain

The Riddle Of Pain Dr. Ben Seymour is conducting research on pain, a condition that has plagued humans for centuries and affects thousands of people worldwide every day. The professor of clinical neuroscience and honorary consultant neurologist at Oxford University in Oxford, England, is exploring the mystery of pain, which protects the body during injury … Continue reading “The Riddle Of Pain”

New Alzheimer’s Warning Sign Discovered by Scientists—and It Has to Do With Your Sleep

New Alzheimer’s Warning Sign Discovered by Scientists—and It Has to Do With Your Sleep Despite years of research, scientists are still trying to understand why some people develop Alzheimer’s disease while others do not. Now, new evidence indicates that our sleep patterns—particularly how quickly we enter Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep—could be a key piece … Continue reading “New Alzheimer’s Warning Sign Discovered by Scientists—and It Has to Do With Your Sleep”

Treating High Blood Pressure And How To Lower It

Treating High Blood Pressure And How To Lower It Many life-threatening illnesses have warning signs, like unexplained weight loss, weakness, or pain, especially in the bones or abdomen. But hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is different.  Most people do not notice symptoms, but the pressure in their blood vessels continues to increase.  This … Continue reading “Treating High Blood Pressure And How To Lower It”

In the Fight Against Dementia, Vaccines Hold Tantalizing Promise

In the Fight Against Dementia, Vaccines Hold Tantalizing Promise For decades, various vaccines have helped prevent or reduce the spread of infectious diseases, resulting in the saving of many lives. New research now suggests that vaccines can do even more like preventing dementia.  A study, published in the journal Nature in April 2025, found that the … Continue reading “In the Fight Against Dementia, Vaccines Hold Tantalizing Promise”

Habits of a Longevity Doctor Who Reversed Her Age by 30 Years

Habits of a Longevity Doctor Who Reversed Her Age by 30 Years As a general practitioner in London, England, Dr. Alka Patel worked long hours caring for her patients, then went home to care for her husband and three children, and slept no more than four hours a night. On her 39th birthday in 2011, … Continue reading “Habits of a Longevity Doctor Who Reversed Her Age by 30 Years”

Alzheimer’s Blood Test Could ‘Revolutionize’ Diagnosis And Other Info

Alzheimer’s Blood Test Could ‘Revolutionize’ Diagnosis And Other Info Researchers in the United Kingdom want to revolutionize the way Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed by using a blood test that detects the harmful proteins associated with the condition.  Professors at the University College London (UCL) launched a clinical trial to investigate whether a blood test that … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Blood Test Could ‘Revolutionize’ Diagnosis And Other Info”

Chronic Pain Condition Almost Only Affects Women, but Rarely Gets Treated

Chronic Pain Condition Almost Only Affects Women, but Rarely Gets Treated More women than men are affected by a rare condition linked with chronic pain. However, when women talk to their doctors about their pain, they feel their concerns are not taken seriously.  Amber Meade, a 41-year-old nurse in Jacksonville, Florida, said the responses she received … Continue reading “Chronic Pain Condition Almost Only Affects Women, but Rarely Gets Treated”