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Stroke and learning to swallow again

DEAR JIM: My husband – 71 – suffered a serious stroke last year and, because he lost the ability to swallow as a result of the stroke,...

The Side Sleeper Pillow

As part of National Heart Month, I've been speaking with doctors and health care experts in my community about what programs are available for...

Pearl Jam Destination Weekend Day One: Music triumphs over weather conditions

The forecast of scattered showers for the East Troy, Wisconsin area resulted in the reality of nearly nine hours of downpours on day one of Pearl...

Exploring the risk factors for dementia from other disease or medical conditions

While it is true that not all dementia is a diagnosis for Alzheimer's, symptoms that are a result of diseases and medical conditions may...

Miley Cyrus jokes about murder in 'SNL' promo with Kristen Wiig (video)

Miley Cyrus jokes about murder in 'SNL' promo with Kristen Wiig (video)Teen sensation Miley Cyrus is hosting the next installment of &lsquo...

Even celebrities have strokes

DEAR JIM: My wife recently suffered a mild stroke but, thanks to excellent medical care, she seems to be responding well to treatment. Fortunately,...

Does diet soda cause strokes?

The press is awash with reports of a study correlating diet soda consumption with increased risks for strokes. Hannah Gardener, Sc.D. from the...

You are at risk for a stroke or heart attack if you have Rheumatoid Arthritis

A new study was presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting. If you have seen a correlation of Rheumatoid...