It's a frightening reality that every year, nearly 800,000 Americans get a stroke, i.e., one person every 40 seconds. Strokes can be fatal if not treated quickly, so knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke is highly necessitated. May is National Stroke Awareness Month, so we are promoting stroke Read More
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Problems Caused by Smoking
A lot has been said about smoking and how terrible it is for your health. To make matters worse, smoking not only affects the smoker, but also the people around the smoker, including family members, friends, and co-workers. Smoking harms every organ inside your body -- your lungs, heart, blood Read More
You’ve Turned 40, Watch Out for These Illnesses
For many, age is but a number. In fact, many people are just hitting their prime when they celebrate “the big 4-0.” However, while you may be healthy and in the best shape of your life, your body has still been functioning for four decades. Here are some illnesses that are quite common for those Read More
Signs of a Stroke to Remember
It can happen at any time, and when it does, precious seconds can mean the difference between a path to recovery and severe brain damage. We’re talking about a stroke, which occurs when the blood supply to an area of our brain is suddenly cut off. Knowing the signs that a stroke is imminent can Read More
Think You Are Too Young for a Stroke? Studies say “Think Again!”
Most people think that strokes are something that only our grandparents should be worrying about, but that may not be the case. According to the American Heart Association, while cases of strokes have fallen about 20% over the past few years, cases of ischemic strokes in the 25-44 age range have had Read More
