Taking care of your heart has an influence on the health of your whole body. Here are the changes you should focus on, according to a new study.

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Scientists are finding ways to minimize the effects of aging on the brain. Here are some ways to keep it healthy.

At least 60% of stroke, 40% of dementia and 35% of late-life depression can be attributed to modifiable factors — and while these conditions seem unrelated, there’s a surprising amount of overlap.

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Five classic risk factors for cardiovascular disease — high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, and smoking — at age 50 can reduce life expectancy by more than 10 years. This ...

A new study looked into risk factors for having a stroke earlier in life and found a surprising link to a fairly common issue.

Environmental factors. This is a broad category and an active area of research. Studies have explored whether coming into contact with certain toxins (like pesticides) or heavy metals (such as lead ...

A new review has identified more than 150 factors that influence the risk of knee osteoarthritis. These are the key ones to consider.

Vitamin D deficiency is common and is associated with risk factors like older age, certain medical conditions, and decreased sun exposure.

The biggest risk factors are high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity, all of which can clog and damage the arteries and blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart.