Derek Burnett

Derek Burnett is a Contributing Writer at Bottom Line Personal, where he writes frequently on health and wellness. He is also a contributing editor with Reader’s Digest magazine.

Stroke Recovery
Stroke

Stroke Recovery

Derek Burnett | November 7, 2024

After the emergency phase of a stroke, while you or your loved one is lying in a hospital bed, the…

What to Do if Someone Is Having a Stroke
Stroke

What to Do if Someone Is Having a Stroke

Derek Burnett | November 6, 2024

Learning the signs and symptoms of stroke and how to respond to a stroke emergency is not something to put…

How to Lower Your Risk for a Stroke
Stroke

How to Lower Your Risk for a Stroke

Derek Burnett | November 5, 2024

A stroke can be one of the most debilitating medical events of a person’s life…if they’re lucky enough to survive…

How Long Does a Stroke Last?
Stroke

How Long Does a Stroke Last?

Derek Burnett | November 4, 2024

A stroke is a medical event in which blood flow to the brain is disrupted. In an ischemic stroke, this…

What Is a Mini-Stroke?
Stroke

What Is a Mini-Stroke?

Derek Burnett | November 3, 2024

“Mini-stroke” is one of those terms that appears to make intuitive sense, so we throw them around as if we…

What Does a Stroke Feel Like?
Stroke

What Does a Stroke Feel Like?

Derek Burnett | November 2, 2024

When you have a stroke, something goes wrong in a blood vessel feeding the brain. Either a blockage occurs or…

Signs of Stroke
Stroke

Signs of Stroke

Derek Burnett | November 1, 2024

If you’ve ever had a family member or friend who suffered a stroke, you’re likely familiar with the signs that…

Types of Stroke
Stroke

Types of Stroke

Derek Burnett | October 31, 2024

The human brain is an astonishingly complex organ, with its approximately 87 billion nerve cells, called neurons, networked and interacting…

What Causes a Stroke?
Stroke

What Causes a Stroke?

Derek Burnett | October 30, 2024

Unfortunately, most of us know someone who has suffered a stroke. Each year in the US, 795,000 strokes occur, a…

Best Workouts for Seniors
Exercise & Fitness

Best Workouts for Seniors

Derek Burnett | October 25, 2024

The best workouts or seniors combine exercises for strength, flexibility, and balance for more graceful aging.

What Is the RICE Method?
Exercise & Fitness

What Is the RICE Method?

Derek Burnett | October 7, 2024

No, not the starchy grain that’s delicious with soy sauce. We’re talking here about a method for treating minor injuries,…

How Much Exercise Do I Need Daily?
Exercise & Fitness

How Much Exercise Do I Need Daily?

Derek Burnett | October 6, 2024

As you begin to plan a workout routine, it’s reasonable to ask yourself just how much exercise you should fit…

How Much Exercise Do I Need Each Week?
Exercise & Fitness

How Much Exercise Do I Need Each Week?

Derek Burnett | October 5, 2024

It seems like a simple question…”How many times should I work out each week, and for how long each time?”…

How Do I Start Working Out Again?
Exercise & Fitness

How Do I Start Working Out Again?

Derek Burnett | October 4, 2024

Maybe it’s that little voice inside your head telling you to do the right thing, or maybe it’s your doctor’s…

Can Exercise Help Lower Blood Sugar?
Exercise & Fitness

Can Exercise Help Lower Blood Sugar?

Derek Burnett | October 3, 2024

We all know that physical activity is good for us. It can help keep our weight under control and even…