When we were kids, having a good sense of balance was associated with everyday activities like riding a bicycle or…
Having good posture is not just about aesthetics. While we generally do find people with proper posture more attractive, it’s…
If you’re concerned about becoming one of the quarter of Americans 65 or older who will suffer a fall this…
When it comes to how we as Americans assess our daily risks, falling barely registers as a concern for most…
After the emergency phase of a stroke, while you or your loved one is lying in a hospital bed, the…
Learning the signs and symptoms of stroke and how to respond to a stroke emergency is not something to put…
A stroke can be one of the most debilitating medical events of a person’s life…if they’re lucky enough to survive…
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 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…
The best workouts or seniors combine exercises for strength, flexibility, and balance for more graceful aging.
No, not the starchy grain that’s delicious with soy sauce. We’re talking here about a method for treating minor injuries,…
