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NewsMayo Clinic Minute: Lifesaving Treatments For Stroke (Video)
Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S., and it’s the No.1 cause of disability.
NewsHigh Blood Pressure Can Happen At Any Age: Expert Shares Prevention Tips
If untreated, high blood pressure raises the risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and other serious health problems.
NewsMayo Clinic Minute: Recognize The Sudden Warning Signs Of Stroke (Video)
By Brandy Welvaert May is Stroke Awareness Month, and knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke can save your life or the life of someone you care about.
NewsAt What Age Does Alzheimer’s Disease Begin? Mayo Clinic Study Points To Changes Decades Before Symptoms
By Kelsey Riegler Subtle biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease may begin as early as the late 50s — decades before memory loss or other symptoms appear — according to new research from Mayo Clinic.
NewsNoninvasive Proton Beam Therapy May Help Treat Dangerous Heart Rhythm Disorder
By Terri Malloy Mayo Clinic researchers report that a highly targeted, noninvasive form of radiation therapy reduced episodes of a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder by nearly 80% in a first-in-human early feasibility study of patients with few...
NewsInnovative Wrist Surgery Helps Athlete Return To The Pickleball Court After Decades Of Pain (VIDEO)
By Jason Howland For years, a lifelong athlete was sidelined by chronic wrist pain that took more than just her ability to compete — it took a part o...
NewsGolf Injuries Are Preventable — What To Know As Golfers Return To The Course During Peak Golf Season
Muscle soreness can be expected, especially early in the season. However, certain symptoms may indicate a more serious issue.
News4 Physical Therapist-Recommended Golf Exercises (Video)
A consistent strength routine can help you stay steady, swing with confidence and avoid a season-ending bogey.
NewsThis Type of Brain Training May Actually Cut Your Alzheimer’s Risk
By Julia Ries Wexler – Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Could games designed to strengthen mental skills help prevent Alzheimer’s disease as you age? According to a new 20-year study, they may.1 More than 7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to rise to 13 million by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.2 There’s no proven way to prevent or cure the disease, but delaying its onset—even modestly—can help preserve and prolong people’s independence and quality of life. “That’s why expanding the menu of evidence-based prevention tools is so critical,” said Vernon Williams, MD, a sports neurologist and founding director […]...