A stroke is a brain attack that cuts off vital blood and oxygen to the brain. Emergency treatment can help stop brain damage and disability – if you know the warning signs and act FAST. More »
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While teenagers may feel independent, this is a question that needs to be discussed as a family. Signing your driver’s license can open the door to conversation. More »
Your head hurts, your nose starts running and your throat is scratchy. Common symptoms of the flu? Or is it a cold? What about a sinus infection? The symptoms of the three can be very similar, and differentiating between them is a mystery to many of us. More »
When it comes to “heart health” scores, what is good for one person may not be good for another. Your heart score must be viewed as part of a larger picture. More »
As you age, your risk for falling increases. To reduce your risk for falling, following these simple steps. More »
H1N1 Influenza is so last year, right? As it turns out, it’s not. Just because we’re not hearing about it, doesn’t mean it’s gone. More »
Nine out of 10 Americans support organ and tissue donation. Fewer have taken the steps that are required to join their states’ organ donation registries. More »
