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Introduction Cholesterol is a chemical substance made by the body and transported in the bloodstream, but it is also consumed in many commonly...

A mini stroke is medically termed a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and it is caused by a temporary blood flow blockage in the brain that...

Clonus and Strokes Clonus is a frequently encountered secondary effect in stroke survivors that manifests as uncontrollable and rhythmic muscle...

What is a TBI? Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the broad term used to describe an injury to the brain that is not intrinsic to a person from...

In Latin, the word for “brain” is “cerebrum.” Cerebrum is the largest and most predominant part of the human brain, making up approximately 85%...

What is Stress? Stress can harm us physically, emotionally, and mentally. Stress is defined as “a state of worry or mental tension caused by a...

If you have been recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF) or have been managing it for years, you may have questions or...

What Is Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis? Many individuals confuse these two medical terms because they are very similar and both can occur in the...

Understanding Shoulder Subluxation and Its Causes Shoulder subluxation is a significant issue in poststroke hemiplegia. It often results in...