The blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers are protective systems that prevent harmful substances from entering the brain and eyes. These barriers are created by cells that are joined tightly together ...

Defects in the blood vessel network of the central nervous system have been linked to early symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

If I had to pick one nutrient to help protect your metabolism, help you stay lean and help keep cravings from running your life, especially in midlife, it wouldn’t be carbs or fat. It would be protein ...

For most people, blood pressure has no noticeable symptoms but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be taken seriously. Having high blood pressure, also called hypertension, increases the risk of stroke and ...