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Exercising during the summer months ought to be easy. As our days get warmer, it’s generally easier to fit a run or walk in. But summer is also a time to slip out of regular routines — especially if your kids are out of school and schedules have shifted.

A stroke can be sudden and debilitating—it’s the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and the leading cause of long-term disability. But the faster a stroke is treated, the better chance a person has for recovery. That’s why it’s important to know the signs of stroke, so you can get help for you or others, fast.

Are you frequently tired or have trouble sleeping? Have a poor appetite or stomach issues including constipation or diarrhea? If you Google these symptoms, you’ll probably find a list of frightening possibilities, but search engines may overlook one reason for your myriad of symptoms: your gut.

We all know that exercise is good for the body and for heart health, but now a recent study indicates exercise also could have a positive effect on the risk for depression. 

Nearly 116,000 Americans are on the waiting list for a lifesaving organ transplant. While we know that organ donation can save lives and thousands of people donate every year, what isn’t often discussed is that not every organ donated is viable enough to use for a transplant.

Every January, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raises awareness about birth defects with its National Birth Defects Prevention Month. Throughout the month, the CDC gets the word out to women who either are pregnant or could soon become pregnant, that there are steps they can take to reduce the likelihood that they will have a baby suffering from birth defects.

Can the timing of surgery affect the outcome? According to one recent study, it may be possible.

Stroke, which typically occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked, is one of the most debilitating conditions anyone can experience.

For people who have never had a family member need care for a chronic illness, it may be surprising how much of that care is provided by people who are not healthcare professionals. Indeed, while physicians, nurses, therapists and others in the field take care of these patients when they’re in a hospital or visiting their doctor’s office for a checkup, most of their non-clinical care is provided by a family member or close friend who makes sure the patient is taking medications on time and helping them bathe and go to the bathroom.

It’s estimated that more than 160 million Americans make at least one New Year’s resolution. Usually, these resolutions involve improving some aspect of life, like improving relationships with loved ones, finding a new job or losing a few pounds. One of the most common resolutions, however, is to finally quit smoking.