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What is Comprehensive Stroke Care—and Why is it Critical?
Although stroke rates have declined over the past two decades due to improved medical care and better control of risk factors, stroke remains the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, and a leading cause of long-term disability.
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What Parents Need To Know
When your little one goes off to daycare or school, they might come home with more than a craft project: hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). It’s a common viral rash that can quickly spread to the entire family.
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4 Ways To Strengthen Your Core (and Why You Should)
Golfers know a stable core is necessary to power their swing. But maintaining strong abdomen, lower back and pelvic muscles also is essential for those who never set foot on a fairway.
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5 Ways To Avoid Hip Fractures as You Get Older
As you get older, your eyesight worsens, your bones weaken, and you can develop balance problems or arthritis, which all put you at greater risk for hip fractures from falls.
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Urinary and Bowel Problems After Pregnancy: You're Not Alone
Although many women are eager to share the milestones that come with new motherhood, there are some things they might be embarrassed to bring up — like the urinary and bowel problems that can happen after giving birth.
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How Men Can Stay Sexually Active as They Age
As men age, they may develop physical or psychological issues that affect their sexual health. Because of embarrassment or fear, they might not discuss with their doctor concerns about decreased virility, erectile dysfunction or diminished libido. But maintaining a healthy sex life well into your senior years is achievable, especially if you remain physically fit, stay mentally healthy and communicate with your partner.
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Break a Sweat and Give Your Brain a Boost
Exercise is good for your heart, and it also can lower blood pressure, prevent diabetes and help you lose weight. But did you know it’s good for your brain, too? When you exercise, your cerebral blood flow increases and helps protect against age-related loss of grey matter. And because physical activity also lowers resting cortisol levels over time, you’re better able to manage stress and prevent cognitive decline — possibly lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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Concussions in Babies and Toddlers: What You Need To Know
At some point, every kid bumps their head — sometimes harder than others. While most of these accidents are minor, all head injuries should be monitored for signs of a concussion, which could get worse without timely and appropriate care.
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Eat the Rainbow With These Strategies and Recipes
It’s simple: the more colorful your plate, the more nutritious your meal. And now is a great time to ask yourself if you’re eating enough fruits and vegetables. Your food doesn’t need to match all the colors in the rainbow, but the more variety, the better chance you’ll be consuming plenty of cancer-fighting nutrients. Increasing your fruit and vegetable intake doesn’t just help reduce your risk of developing cancer, it also may lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity.
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Fun and (Secretly) Healthy Holiday Gifts for Kids
When selecting a child’s gift for the holidays this year, think of educational toys that stimulate learning, inspire imagination or encourage the use of fine and gross motor skills.
