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A stroke is a serious and life-threatening event. It occurs when normal blood flow to the brain is compromised which may lead to brain damage, permanent disability, or death if not corrected immediately.

The risk for developing certain diseases can increase if you have a family history of those diseases.

Metabolic syndrome, also known as insulin resistance syndrome and syndrome X, is a condition in which a person has three or more risk factors for developing heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems, like heart attacks and strokes.

Your heart is one of the most important muscles in your body, so why not take care of it?

Blood pressure is the measure of the force of your blood against your artery walls as your blood circulates through your body. Having adequate blood pressure is important because it delivers the needed oxygen and nutrients in your blood to all parts of your body.

Gout is inflammatory arthritis characterized by flare ups of painful swelling in the joints that lasts days or even weeks. The incidence of this painful disease has been increasing over the years, and a number of factors may explain why.

More than 1 in 10 Americans say they sleep less than 6 hours each night, uncomfortably below the minimum recommended amount of sleep. What’s causing this widespread lack of sleep? And what are the consequences? They may be more extensive than you think.