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While it is obvious that the brain and heart are critical to human functioning, one might not realize how much these two organs impact each...

The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that controls most of the human body’s involuntary activities. Specifically, it controls the...

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...