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A 17- word story about Stroke
He woke up in a hospital bed. His wife was crying. He didn’t remember who she was. Continue reading
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Having breakfast early may lower your risk of type 2 diabetes.
A new study has found that not only watching what we consume but also when we eat can help lower our chance of developing diabetes. Having breakfast after 9 a.m. raises the chance of acquiring Diabetes type 2 by 59% in comparison to having breakfast before 8 a.m., according to a study by ISGlobal backed Continue reading
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Dealing with post-stroke stroke spasticity
Most stroke survivors are familiar with spasticity. In layman’s terms, spasticity means having muscles that feel tight and are hard to move, without you meaning to do so. Moreover, the resistance to movement increases as you try to move faster. Spasticity can be painful and seriously limit your mobility. Spasticity predominantly affects the hands and Continue reading
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How Diabetes Survivors can Deal Day-to-Day Challenges and Complications
Dealing with diabetes is like juggling uncoordinated balls while running on a rolling log. It’s complex challenge that demands consistency and attention. Understanding the crises and their mitigation helps both survivors, their loved ones and family cope easily. Let’s delve deep 1. Elevated Blood Sugar Levels: Diabetes sufferers are in a constant battle with their Continue reading
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New Research: How diabetes surivivors should exercise
Diabetes survivors have a challenge in regard to curating an effective exercise program. The challenge with this is that most, if not all, people know exercise is good for them but they don’t know the best approach,” said Steven Malin, an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health at the Rutgers School of Continue reading
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Stages of Stroke Recovery and What to do in Each Stage Using Brunstrom Approach
The Brunnstrom approach and stages of stroke recovery were developed by a Swedish physiotherapist named Sydney Brunnstrom in the 1960s. The approach was used to help medical professionals better understand movement recovery after a stroke. This approach is unique because it views typically problematic muscle tone like spasticity as an indicator that recovery is actually Continue reading
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New research: It’s not the fastest sperm that fertilises the egg
The race to fertilize an egg is not just about speed. The egg has a say in which sperm gets in, and it’s not always the first one. A new study shows how the egg uses chemical signals to attract and select the best sperm for the job. Researchers from Sweden and the UK¹ found Continue reading
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The Impact of Age-Related Changes on Cardiovascular Health: A Closer Look
Age is often accompanied by a number of changes in our bodies, and the cardiovascular system is no exception. In fact, with each passing year, our hearts and blood vessels undergo a range of transformations that can have a significant impact on our overall heart health. In this article, we will delve into a comprehensive Continue reading
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How exercise can help prevent type 2 diabetes, even for those with high genetic risk
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes glucose, a type of sugar that is the main source of energy for the cells. People with type 2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin, a hormone that helps glucose enter the cells, or their cells become resistant to insulin. Continue reading
