Constipation is the inability to pass stools, or the passage of hard, dry stools. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases defines constipation as having a bowel movement less than three times in a week. Constipation is...
Stroke occurs when a clot interrupts the blood flow in the brain or when a blood vessel bursts and damages surrounding brain tissue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC, strokes kill an estimated 137,000 Americans...
Early detection of a stroke provides the best chance for recovery. There are several easy tests for determining if someone is experiencing a stroke. A brief neurological assessment can be performed on the spot at the first sign of symptoms. Once...
Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Stroke Association. Strokes occur when blood stops flowing to one part of the brain, according to Medline Plus. They are life-threatening conditions that...
Brain atrophy and cerebral atrophy are terms used when there is a loss of tissue in the brain. This means there is a loss of brain cells and, in some cases, a loss of nerve conduction between cells. Atrophy can affect the entire brain or be...
Although it plays a vital role in most of our body's processes, particularly those involving hormones and digestion, cholesterol has a bad reputation. That is because genetics and/or lifestyle choices can lead to elevated levels of cholesterol,...
