Because 80% of strokes can be prevented, Stroke Awareness Month is a prime time to learn more about the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States. There are two types of stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control. An ischemic stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is blocked by something. A […]

Although public awareness of mental health is evolving, we still have a long way to go in treating it as we do other medical issues such as heart health or weight loss. With May being Mental Health Month, it’s important to be conscious of mental health issues in the senior citizen population. According to the World […]