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If your loved one has had a stroke, you may be wondering:How can I communicate with my loved one? Having a stroke can make people struggle with things like talking, listening, reading, and writing. So you might have to communicate with your loved one differently.

People who have had strokes often experience side effects like paralysis, memory loss, and behavior changes. But almost two-thirds of stroke survivors have vision problems, too. This is particularly likely to occur if a stroke happens toward the back of the brain, where it processes vision.

When you have a health condition, your day-to-day chores don’t go away. There are still dishes and laundry to do, groceries to buy, and light bulbs to change. Here are helpful tips to keep things clean as the chores pile up.

Sleep hygiene is a series of habits that can help you get to sleep and stay asleep through the night. Why is it important? Getting quality sleep regularly can help improve both your physical and mental health.

Dual action antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is a treatment that uses two medicines to prevent dangerous blood clots. These medicines target different stages of the blood clotting process.

Coronary microvascular disease (CMD) is also sometimes called small artery or small vessel disease. It occurs when the inner blood vessels of the heart become damaged. In some cases, the small arteries of the heart don’t function properly.

Refresh your skills in CPR for children ages 1 to 8. Here are the steps to know, including how to use an automated external defibrillator.

In most cases, pituitary tumors are treated using surgery, radiation therapy, or medicines. Learn more about these choices.

In some cases, chemo or radiation may require an inpatient stay. Cancer patients may also need an inpatient stay for surgery or other complex procedures.