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.
A stroke is a medical event in which blood flow to the brain is disrupted. In an ischemic stroke, this…
“Mini-stroke” is one of those terms that appears to make intuitive sense, so we throw them around as if we…
When you have a stroke, something goes wrong in a blood vessel feeding the brain. Either a blockage occurs or…
If you’ve ever had a family member or friend who suffered a stroke, you’re likely familiar with the signs that…
The word “gaslighting” is on a lot of people’s lips lately, and it’s an accusation easily thrown around—“You’re gaslighting me!”…
When you think about which diseases are the most common globally, you probably think of diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.…
The human brain is an astonishingly complex organ, with its approximately 87 billion nerve cells, called neurons, networked and interacting…
Unfortunately, most of us know someone who has suffered a stroke. Each year in the US, 795,000 strokes occur, a…
Just as your eyes tear and your mouth makes saliva almost imperceptibly, your nose cleanses itself and moistens its lining…
The best workouts or seniors combine exercises for strength, flexibility, and balance for more graceful aging.
One of the advantages of turning 65—and becoming eligible for Medicare—is that you also are eligible for an annual Medicare…
The gut is often called the body’s second brain because it contains a vast network of neurons—around 100 million—in what’s…
The symptoms are neuropathy range from sharp, shooting pains that feel like jolts of electricity to burning sensations, tingling, numbness,…
Microplastics are pieces of plastic that are smaller that 5 millimeters. They range from the width of a pencil eraser…
After World War II, many people began giving their pets commercial pet food. When a large number of animals went…
