Reducing Your Risk of Stroke
Did you know that stroke is the nation’s fourth leading cause of death? Stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), happens when blood...
Hypertension: More Than Just High Blood Pressure
Did you know that about 1 in 3 adults in the United States has high blood pressure (hypertension)? This condition often shows no warning...
Dealing with Dementia: Understanding risks, symptoms, and treatment
Forgetfulness, confusion, or having trouble remembering a name or word can be a normal part of life. But when thinking problems or...
Learning to Live with Diabetes
Each year, 1.7 million Americans, ages 20 and up, are diagnosed with diabetes. People with diabetes have high levels of blood glucose...
What causes a stroke?
A staggering 800,000 people in the United States suffer from a stroke every year. In some cases, doctors can't pinpoint the cause. This...
Self-care tips for caregivers
Being a caregiver for someone that has suffers from disease is an immense responsibility. Often times as caregivers, we don't provide...
