If you have thick blood, or blood that tends to clot, you may be prescribed a blood thinner to relieve symptoms. Warfarin is a prescription anticoagulant taken orally that may reduce the risk of stroke. It is a a generic medication often sold...
Wallenberg's Syndrome is usually caused by blockage of the interior arteries that supply the cerebellum and medulla of the brain. Treating it depends on the symptoms. This stroke in the brain stem is characterized by vertigo, difficulty...
According to the American Heart Association, "a stroke is the disruption of the blood supply to, or within, the brain. When the blood supply is cut off, the brain does not receive the oxygen and nutrients it needs. The result is injury to the...
Abilify, generic name aripiprazole, and Topamax, or topiramate, are psychiatric medications. Abilify is an atypical antipsychotic, which is a medication for treating psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, according to the...
Many people opt for frozen yogurt instead of ice cream because of its lower fat and cholesterol content. Frozen yogurt can help you meet your daily servings of the USDA's "milk" group, with less fat than some other dairy products. Frozen yogurt...
Zocor is a brand-name pharmaceutical containing the active ingredient simvastatin that was brought to market in 1991 by the drug company Merck. In 2006, when Merck's patent expired, a generic version of Zocor was produced by the Indian company...
Plavix, also known by its generic name clopidogrel, reduces the likelihood of heart attack and stroke. Plavix is an antiplatelet drug that works by preventing formation of blood clots within vessels of the body, according to PubMed Health. The...
Tennis rackets come in various sizes and weights to suit different player abilities and styles of play. While rackets have their own manufacturer's weight, they can be customized with lead tape. Players need to consider not only the overall weight...
According to the "Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development," weight bearing activity can improve the speed and stride in a stroke patient. Exercises and general activities can help a stroke victim regain strength and balance. The...
There are two forms of golf games--match play and stroke play. Most rules for penalties and general play, such as the well-known edict to play the ball where it lies, apply to both forms of the game, advise Peter Dobereiner and Bill Elliott in...
High cholesterol is caused by a buildup of a substance found in fat that accumulates in the blood vessels. This can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Generally, high cholesterol can be controlled by a change in your...
Concept 2 rowing machine is a piece of indoor exercise equipment designed to mimic the movement and resistance of rowing a boat on water. The rowing machine, or ergometer, is often used by rowing crews to teach proper technique as well as develop...
Keep certain rules and paddling strategies in mind when you're kayaking, and you can greatly increase your speed, efficiency and stamina. Focus on your paddle grip and stroke and your body's position in the kayak until these elements become second...
The inverted breast stroke is a swimming stroke that is performed while you are on your back. This stroke is generally faster than the standard backstroke, but slower than the back crawl. Swimming the inverted breast stroke can improve your...
A mild stroke causes only a few symptoms, which generally improve over time. A type of mild stroke is a transient ischemic attack, or TIA, which is a brief disruption in blood supply to the brain. Symptoms occur suddenly and last a few moments to...
You are 20 minutes into your cycling workout and you've already elevated your heart rate, the display shows you're burning some calories and you've got a good sweat going. All these feelings confirm what you already know--stationary biking...
General anesthetics are a type of anesthesia used to temporarily place someone in a state of deep slumber as well as prevent the neural pathways from transmitting pain. General anesthetics are able to block pain by temporarily disabling the...
The use of steam for relaxation and alternative therapeutic practices has been around for centuries. Through the years these practices have become commonplace through steam rooms in fitness centers, spiritual healing practices, alternative health...
Walking is an extremely important exercise for stroke victims, since it allows them to work both on mobility and balance. In fact, a study published on the American Heart Association website shows that repetitive walking tasks performed on a...
A golf handicap is a method devised by the United States Golf Association (USGA) to even the playing field for golfers of differing abilities. Traditionally, a good golfer will be "handicapped" with additional strokes equal to the difference...
The forehand is undoubtedly the second-most dominant stroke in modern tennis after the serve. The ability to generate power off your forehand ground stroke is crucial if you are to have any success in the game, at whatever level you play. Whether...
Stroke is a leading cause of disability and the third leading cause of death for Americans. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), there are more than five million stroke survivors and about 500,000 new strokes occur each year. In...
The sense of touch is extremely important for sexuality. Sensual massage is a way to incorporate the sense of touch into sexual activity. It is used by couples all over the world as a way to enhance romantic and sexual life. Beyond the sexual...
Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States just behind heart diseases and cancer. Catching the signs of a stroke early can make a dramatic difference in whether or not you survive a stroke, and can also affect how severe the...
Your body requires oxygen that's carried in your blood to create energy in your tissues. When you exercise, your oxygen demand goes up, requiring the heart to send more blood to your tissues. Your heart has two general ways to increase its output....
Many aftereffects occur as a result of a stroke. The effects experienced are based on the type of stroke, which area of the brain is affected, the degree of the brain injury and the stroke victim's general health. Most of the symptoms that are...
Tennis is high-intensity activity with frequent breaks that last longer than the average point. Tennis uses high-twitch muscle fibers and includes many forward, backward and lateral movements. It's also an anaerobic activity, performed differently...
There are a few reasons why numbness occurs when you're on the treadmill. If you are wearing improper or ill-fitting shoes, your feet may not receive the level of circulation they need during exercise, resulting in a tingling feeling that gives...
After training on land and in the water, you've signed up for your first triathlon, but might feel unsure about the opening swim section of the race. At the start of a triathlon, the combination of nerves, crowds and water can be daunting, and...
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