1. Heart Disease

    Submitted by centretek on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 22:21
    Smoking See All  How to Quit Smoking, Again in Smoking Follow these suggestions to help you kick the habit, again--this time, for good....more  Quitting Smoking Quiz in Smoking No matter what your age, or how long you have smoked, giving up cigarettes is the ticket to a longer life. Find out more about the benefits of quitting by taking this quiz....more  Cost of Smoking Calculator in Smoking There isn't much good that can be said about smoking. Now, on a positive note, do you know how much money you can save if you quit smoking today?...more
  2. Heart Disease

    Submitted by centretek on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 22:21
    Preventing Heart Disease See All Self Care See All Risk Factors See All Smoking See All Blood Pressure See All Diet and Nutrition See All High Blood Cholesterol See All Overweight and Obesity See All Physical Inactivity See All Stress See All Other Factors See All  Making Changes to Prevent Heart Disease in Self Care Your heart is a vital organ that keeps your body functioning. Unfortunately, many people don't treat it that way. They may not realize that their daily habits and lifestyle can overwork and damage their heart. So, take care of your heart and yourself.
  3. Heart Disease

    Submitted by centretek on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 22:21
    Cardiac Rehabilitation See All  Family Plays a Key Role in Rehabilitation in Cardiac Rehabilitation One of the most important factors in a patient's recovery is family involvement and support in their rehab. ...more  Choosing a Rehabilitation Unit/CARF in Cardiac Rehabilitation Rehab services are provided in many different places, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health centers. Read on to learn about what to look for when choosing a rehab facility and services.
  4. Interactive Tools

    Submitted by centretek on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 22:21
    Interactive Tools See All  Target Heart Rate Calculator Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective....more  Adult BMI Calculator Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat....more  Cholesterol Quiz An excess of cholesterol can build up in the arteries, narrowing them and slowing or blocking blood flow to the heart.
  5. Heart Disease

    Submitted by centretek on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 22:21
    Women and Heart Disease See All  For Women: Take This Risk to Heart in Women and Heart Disease Women often perceive heart disease as an older person's disease that need not concern them until menopause. ...more  Heart Attacks and Women in Women and Heart Disease Heart attacks and their aftermath tend to be more deadly in women. Yet for many women, the warning signs of a heart attack are very subtle and easy to ignore. Read on to learn about the signs you need to pay attention to.
  6. Neuroscience

    Submitted by centretek on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 22:21
    Getting Started Memory Quizchevron_right Migraine Headaches Quizchevron_right Parkinson Disease Quizchevron_right Today in Health News Scrolling, Staring at Screens Could Give You 'Tech Neck' Read this Article More Health News Calculate Your Health Stroke: Test Your Knowledge True or false: There's no way of predicting if or when someone will have a stroke.
  7. Neuroscience

    Submitted by centretek on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 22:21
    About the Brain and Nervous System See All  Anatomy of the Brain in About the Brain and Nervous System The brain is an important organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, respiration, and every process that regulates your body. ...more  Understanding Skull Base Tumors in About the Brain and Nervous System The skull base offers support from the bottom. Think of it as the floor of the skull, where the brain sits. Tumors can form at the base of the skull.
  8. Neuroscience

    Submitted by centretek on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 22:21
    Congenital and Hereditary Conditions See All  Anencephaly in Children in Congenital and Hereditary Conditions Anencephaly is a birth defect that affects the brain and skull bones. With this condition, the brain isn't fully formed. It often lacks part or all of the cerebrum. ...more  Cephalic Disorders in Congenital and Hereditary Conditions Cephalic disorders affect the central nervous system as it develops. They may also affect the brain and the growth of the skull.
  9. Neuroscience

    Submitted by centretek on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 22:21
    Headaches See All  Kids' Headaches: The Diagnosis Is Difficult in Headaches Most headaches in kids are caused by tension, not disease. Your pediatrician can determine what kind of headache your child has. ...more  Headaches in Children in Headaches A headache is pain or discomfort in one or more areas of the head or face. Headaches can happen once in a while. Or they may happen often. ...more
  10. Neuroscience

    Submitted by centretek on Thu, 11/10/2022 - 22:21
    Injuries  See All  Acute Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in Children in Injuries Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is when the spinal cord is damaged from an accident or other situation. An SCI may be a bruise (contusion), a partial tear, or a complete tear (transection) in the spinal cord. ...more  Head Injury in Children in Injuries A head injury can be as mild as a bump, bruise (contusion), or cut on the head. Or it can be a concussion, a deep cut or open wound, broken skull bones, internal bleeding, or damage to the brain.