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Catering to readers seeking insights on adopting healthier habits for their physical and mental well-being, this section offers practical advice on exercise, fitness, heart health, nutrition, and other facets of personal wellness. From tips on movement and diet to in-depth discussions about cardiovascular health and the mind-body connection, the goal is to provide a well-rounded perspective on taking an informed, holistic approach to one's health.
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A stroke can be one of the most debilitating medical events of a person’s life…if they’re lucky enough to survive it. More than 20% of...
How Long Does a Stroke Last?
A stroke is a medical event in which blood flow to the brain is disrupted. In an ischemic stroke, this disruption is caused by a...
What Is a Mini-Stroke?
“Mini-stroke” is one of those terms that appears to make intuitive sense, so we throw them around as if we know exactly what they mean....
What Does a Stroke Feel Like?
When you have a stroke, something goes wrong in a blood vessel feeding the brain. Either a blockage occurs or a vessel ruptures, forming a...
Signs of Stroke
If you’ve ever had a family member or friend who suffered a stroke, you’re likely familiar with the signs that a stroke can leave behind....
What Is Gaslighting? How to Recognize It and Respond
The word “gaslighting” is on a lot of people’s lips lately, and it’s an accusation easily thrown around—“You’re gaslighting me!” But what is gaslighting, and...
Gingivitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
When you think about which diseases are the most common globally, you probably think of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. But in terms of the...
Types of Stroke
The human brain is an astonishingly complex organ, with its approximately 87 billion nerve cells, called neurons, networked and interacting together in dazzling order to...
What Causes a Stroke?
Unfortunately, most of us know someone who has suffered a stroke. Each year in the US, 795,000 strokes occur, a rate of one every 40...
How to Stop Postnasal Drip: Remedies for Relief
Just as your eyes tear and your mouth makes saliva almost imperceptibly, your nose cleanses itself and moistens its lining by routinely making just a...
Best Workouts for Seniors
The best workouts or seniors combine exercises for strength, flexibility, and balance for more graceful aging.
What is a Medicare Wellness Exam?
One of the advantages of turning 65—and becoming eligible for Medicare—is that you also are eligible for an annual Medicare wellness exam or visit. This...