Strokes arise from different underlying causes. Each produces its own set of symptoms, and each calls for different prevention strategies.A network of large and small blood vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout your brain. If

ECRI just published in its Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2025 that the risks of dismissing patient, family, and caregiver concerns is now the number one safety concern. The term refers to instances where patients

Since you can't see your bones or skeleton, they're often "out of sight, out of mind" until you break a bone or your doctor mentions that you have low bone density. But being proactive about

Most of our instinctive actions when we start to fall are more likely to get us hurt. You can't always avoid a fall, but you can reduce the injury it may cause. Plan for a

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been one of the most popular fitness trends for over a decade. It's no wonder. HIIT workouts efficiently boost cardiovascular health, improve metabolism, and burn fat. Despite what you

Probiotics and prebiotics are a hot topic these days. You've likely seen many ads on television and online for supplements and foods that promise to deliver helpful bacteria and their benefits. Here's what you need

Caregivers can ease frustration by aiming for compassionate connection. It's so routine that Katherine Lyman can easily summon the scenario: flanked by a family member, a dementia patient walks into her office and effectively

Blood pressure that's high in the doctor's office but normal at home should be taken seriously.Named for the white coats traditionally worn by doctors, white-coat hypertension refers to blood pressure that's high only when measured

If you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, you may notice that your hips feel stiff or sore when you stand up and walk around. Most likely, this discomfort is caused