Atrial fibrillation is more common in people over 65. But trends in certain risk factors are changing that, and linking the condition with more than a 50% increased risk for early-onset dementia, even without stroke…

My favorite road trip game is the one where you choose the ‘one thing’ you couldn’t do without if you were stranded on a desert island. For me, it’s a no brainer: the nutrient science shows can fight all inflammatory and metabolic disorders.

Eating lots of fiber and doing lots of exercise can help lower cholesterol — an important measure to avoid metabolic syndrome, stroke and heart attack. But a simple nutty snack swap could work just as well…

It’s not always easy to get to the bottom of mysterious muscle cramps. But if you pay attention to the signs you can most likely narrow it down to one of six common causes of cramping.

Insulin resistance is a slow but steady road to chronic illness, starting with type 2 diabetes. You can sit back and do nothing or reach for the tasty fruit that beats back blood sugar trouble…

The number of people impacted by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease has been growing for a while now. In addition to the usual list of risks, a persistent feeling could be a clue you’re next…