Several factors increase a person’s risk of having a stroke, and age is the biggest. Stroke risk increases as a person gets older, but...
Stroke Demographics: Who Is Most at Risk and Why?
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Beyond Age: Stroke Risk and TIAs in Younger People
While strokes are most commonly associated with older people, it’s a misconception that they only happen to the elderly. Data shows that...
Reducing Stroke Risk During Pregnancy
Pregnancy-related strokes are among the most common causes of serious, long-term disability after pregnancy. Fortunately, they are rare,...
Understanding Candida auris: Risks, Symptoms and Prevention Measures
Although you may have heard about Candida auris and similar fungi from a popular TV show, there’s no reason to panic about this emerging...
6 Healthy Eating Ideas from Your Spring Garden
Maybe you started a garden earlier this year because of all the warm weather we’ve been having. Or you’ve followed the rule of thumb to...
Navigating Springtime Allergies
Spring is a wonderful time of year, full of blooming flowers, warm sunshine and plenty of outdoor activities. With pollen in full swing,...
Healthier Screen Time Habits
In today’s digital age screens are an integral part of daily life for many teens and tweens through technology in school, social media use...
The Basics of Head and Neck Cancer
There are many different types of cancers, and most of them are straightforward in their names: Lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, skin...
Healthy Aging with Technology
The aging process is inevitable, and some people are more susceptible to declines in health than others. However, everyone can take...