More than 700,000 adults in the US will suffer a stroke this year, and two-thirds of those people become survivors who will all need rehabilitation. It has been found that people who participate in a stroke rehabilitation program perform better long-term than those who don’t, making it an important step to complete in the weeks and months following a stroke.
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7 Strategies to Prepare Yourself for Surgery
Regardless of how seemingly minor or serious a particular upcoming surgery may be, it’s normal to be a little anxious. You can allay some of your fears and set yourself up for a successful outcome by doing your homework ahead of time and using these 7 strategies to prepare for surgery.
November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
According to the CDC, lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world, and is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States for both men and women. The Bethencourt Group recommends that everyone understands the known risk factors for lung cancer and takes preventative action against them by implementing simple lifestyle changes.
October is Healthy Lung Month
Healthy Lung Month is observed every October to raise awareness for various lung diseases. Lung disease and disorders are any issues that cause the lungs to not function properly. With lung disease on the rise, it is the third leading cause of death in the United States and accounts for one in every seven deaths.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is one of the biggest issues that Americans face today.
What You Should Know About an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
As a major vessel that runs from your heart, through your chest, and down to your abdomen, an issue with your aorta can be problematic and sometimes fatal. One such issue is an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA, and with proactive measures you can avoid it entirely.
Here’s what you should know about AAA.
How Hot Summer Temperatures Can Impact Your Heart Health
Around this time of year when the weather is scorching hot, we are regularly advised to check in on senior friends and relatives. This doesn’t only apply to the senior population, though.
Should I Be Worried About Heart Palpitations?
Heart palpitations are a very common form of cardiac arrhythmia, but they can cause worry and distress if you’re not used to experiencing them. Here are a few facts about heart palpitations so you can save yourself a trip to the doctor.
10 Sources of Stress Relief to Improve Your General Health
Technology is supposed to make life easier and help us accomplish tasks more quickly, but for many, today’s technological advances have only made life more stressful.
Coronary Artery Disease Symptoms That Everyone Should Know
Since coronary artery disease can be sneaky with some subtle warning signs, it’s best to be proactive with your knowledge of the issue and not be caught off guard.
12 Simple Solutions to High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure increases your risk for dangerous health conditions like a stroke, a heart attack, kidney disease, and chronic heart failure. If that doesn’t give you the motivation to manage your blood pressure, this might.