Stroke

College life can be both the best and worst. Most young people see college as a time of excitement. They look forward to living with their parents and being able to explore new places and meet new people. Sometimes, however, too much experimentation can lead to homesickness and depression....
This time of year brings back fond memories of Grandma’s deep-dish apple pie. I can close my eyes to smell, taste, and see her homemade apple pie. My mind will forever be etched with the sweet, cinnamon-scented, golden brown pie crust she made. To make the perfect deep-dish apple...
A worrying trend is the rise in obesity and other serious health conditions. Our fast-paced lifestyles and fast food mentality have made us obese and stressed out. We need to ask ourselves, "What is the best way to live a longer, healthier life?" A healthy, balanced diet could help...
High blood pressure symptoms may not be obvious even after extensive organ damage. Even high blood pressures that are fatal or already causing severe kidney damage can sometimes last for months before symptoms appear. A sphygmomanometer is the only way to determine if you have high bloodpressure. People with...
You might think you have carotid blockage, or that someone you know has it. You are at significantly higher risk of suffering a stroke if you have carotid blockage. You are not the only one. About 900,000 Americans die each year from stroke or heart disease. Your risk of...
Head and neck pain is also known as headaches. It can be throbbing or stabbing. Sometimes, it is not just confined to the head; it can also include pain from the neck. This is why it is called head and neck pain. There are three types of headaches: tension...
When you think about migraines, the immediate thought is severe pain, needing to lie in a darkened area and basically not having the ability to function for each day or two. But did you know not all migraines distress and that the symptoms act like a few very serious...
Headache is a common problem for people all over the globe. Headache can strike at any age, at any time, and in all sexes. The cause and characteristics of each type of headache are essential for diagnosis and treatment. Cluster headache and migraine are severe forms of head pain....
Most of us get headaches sometimes, though usually we simply take something and keep directly on working. However, periodically the headache you are experiencing really must be heeded. Allergy: It might seem this will not require help, nonetheless it does. Not so very much as the headache is a...
Migraines are one of the most common complaints in medicine. It is a common reason for frequent Emergency Room visits. However, most people who seek treatment for migraine headaches at ER get only partial relief or no relief at all. You will never forget a migraine headache and will...