“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,…
As you begin to plan a workout routine, it’s reasonable to ask yourself just how much exercise you should fit…
It seems like a simple question…”How many times should I work out each week, and for how long each time?”…
Maybe it’s that little voice inside your head telling you to do the right thing, or maybe it’s your doctor’s…
We all know that physical activity is good for us. It can help keep our weight under control and even…
One of the most beneficial aspects of cardiovascular exercise is its effect on blood pressure. Maintaining a healthy blood pressure…
It’s no secret that exercise is great for you. Even in ancient civilizations, people knew that moving was better than…
With so much of the world hyper-focused on trying to lose weight, it can be both alarming and isolating to…
Losing weight is difficult enough to begin with, but when you add in an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), the challenge becomes…
