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Women may be surprised to learn heart disease is the biggest threat to their health--even more so than breast cancer. And the same factors that put women at risk of a heart attack also increase their chances of stroke and other health problems. If your heart's in trouble, your body may send you warning signs. It's up to you to notice these and talk to your healthcare provider about them.

Follow these step-by-step instructions for the pendulum exercise. This stretching exercise for your shoulder can improve flexibility, increase range of motion, and reduce pain.

This surgery removes part or all your leg. It is done because tissue in the leg is diseased and can't be healed. Or it may be needed to prevent the disease from spreading farther into your body. The goal of the surgery is to restore your ability to function. This is because removing the diseased part of your leg can improve your total health.

After a stroke, a person may have trouble using all or part of the body. Improving posture, range of motion, and strength are early goals.

After a stroke, people can regain a sense of power by helping to take care of themselves. Many can learn ways to manage a lack of bowel and bladder control. And using impaired arms and legs to bathe and dress helps regain muscle strength. In fact, daily use of affected hands often helps bring back function.

Being active can help prevent a stroke. Learn ways to get moving after a stroke.

Larynx-lifting exercises can help you swallow better. You may need these exercises if you have trouble swallowing (dysphagia).

Be prepared. Know the signs of heat related illnesses and how to treat them.

Aspiration is when a material like food or liquid enters your airway or lungs by accident. This can happen when you have a condition called dysphagia. Learn about treatment for this condition.