If you exhibit sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination. You may be tempted to downplay these symptoms, and just wait it out. Don't wait, timing is everything!

We all know heart disease is the number one killer for men in the United States, but did you also know it’s also the number one killer for women? Heart disease is responsible for 1 in every 3 female deaths in the United States. Between 1987 and 2017, heart disease killed more women than men. So why are women at higher risk?

It's hard to find reliable information on how many of us succeed in following through on those weight-loss resolutions, but there's unanimous agreement that it's far fewer than half. What have we figured out about how to keep our January promises about weight loss, and improve the odds that favor a longer and healthier life? ­­

The national health care staffing crisis is well known. Within the next two years, consulting firm McKinsey and Co. projects a gap of 200,000 to 450,000 registered nurses and 50,000 to 80,000 doctors, and family practices are likely to be hit the hardest. In a world of hard-to-get health care, shifting the focus to preventative care is key.

Dry January, is a challenge to abstain from drinking alcohol for the month of January. The challenge started in 2012 by a British nonprofit called Alcohol Change UK and is gaining a lot of traction. In fact, last year 35% of U.S. adults took part. And if you think it’s just a fad for young 20-somethings, think again, the average age for people who sign up for the challenge is 39.