Strokes are a serious health problem in the United States. Each year, about 800,000 people suffer from a stroke, and sadly, around 137,000 of them lose their lives. This makes strokes one of the leading causes of death in the…
The digital world has changed how we do almost everything, from shopping online to staying connected with friends. Now, it’s even changing how we take care of our health. One exciting development is smartphone apps that claim to detect skin…
Think about how GPS helps you get to where you need to go. It tracks your location, plans the best route, and helps you avoid mistakes along the way. Now imagine something similar working inside your body to keep everything…
Eat Right-On-Time for the Valentines Tick tock. Valentine’s Day is nearly here. Time is passing, but do you really understand the worth of time at the moment? Here is a little something for all of you who are planning…
Depression and anxiety are two common mental health conditions. They affect how people think, feel, and act. While they are not the same, they often happen simultaneously. These conditions can make everyday life feel harder than usual. Depression brings deep…
Many people eat more than usual during the holidays. Big meals, sweet desserts, and special snacks are at almost every gathering. But holiday overeating isn’t just about how good the food looks—it’s also about how people feel. The holiday season…
Hospitals May Give Up Too Soon on Heart Attacks If you want a sure-fire way to jump to the front of the line in a hospital, have a heart attack. Sudden Cardiac Arrest, as it’s called, comes before almost everything…
The Hidden Dumb Mistake Even Smart Doctors Make Fact: communicating with your doctor can make or break your personal health. A miscommunication can cause serious consequences, and not just with something like a prescription dosage. Doctors often assume their patients…
Scientific Study: How to Save a Life During a Recession You’ve come across hard economic times. What do you believe? Will you get out of it okay? Will things pick up? Will you find a good job again? Whether you…
The Medicaid Myth that Fools People Every Day For the people who oppose Medicaid expansion, one of the arrows in their quiver is often the cost of emergency room visits. They may argue that people without enough insurance will use…
