Understanding Women's Stroke Risk Did you know that 1 in 5 women between the ages of 55 and 75 will experience a stroke (CDC, 2024). You might be alarmed to find out that woman have been reported to have more severe nervous system injury, higher morbidity and...
Did you know that 80% of strokes are preventable? What can you do to prevent stroke? Age and family history makes us more susceptible to having a stroke, but there are many other stroke risk factors you can control. Making simple lifestyle changes can significantly...
This April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. For the one million American’s living with life-changing Parkinson’s disease (PD), understanding how to navigate the many symptoms that impact daily life can be overwhelming. Here are 6 medication-free ways to feel better...
So, what's the science behind this springtime surge? Enter the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), our brain's own timekeeper, choreographing a dance with the sun. When daylight floods our retinas, it signals the release of melatonin, our cue for sweet dreams when night...
As St. Patrick's Day draws near, conversations about luck inevitably stir, accompanied by the famous phrase "the luck of the Irish." But what if I told you that luck isn't just about chance or coincidence, and its roots might surprise you? Let's dive into the...
Concerns about falls are common among those with aging parents, as these incidents can jeopardize their independence. While not all falls result in physical injury, each one can significantly impact an individual's mobility, daily activities, and ability to live...