Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, and the leading cause of adult long-term disability. It can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of race, sex or age. But, annually, more women suffer from strokes then men, and twice as many African Americans suffer from strokes than Caucasians. According to the CDC, stroke kills about 140,000 Americans each year- that’s one out of every 20 deaths. And here are … [Read more...] about Stroke: Preventable, Treatable, Beatable
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Moving with Parkinson’s Disease
Research shows that a combined focus on medical management and intensive rehabilitation can dramatically improve function and quality of life in individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. One of the most important things to do while living with Parkinson’s disease is to stay active and engaged in some sort of therapy. The biggest challenges faced by those living with Parkinson’s disease are movement, balance, speech and depression. Staying physically active when living with the disease … [Read more...] about Moving with Parkinson’s Disease