Stroke: The Brain Attack Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., after heart disease and cancer, and is the number one cause of adult disability. Each year about 700,000 people suffer a stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A stroke can cause paralysis, speech problems, loss of sensation, difficulties [...]

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Nutrition and Your Health The growing epidemic of obesity in America has refocused nationwide attention on nutrition. Schools have banned soda and snack machines; food manufacturers have reformulated many of their products, eliminating trans fats and reducing sugar content. The Department of Agriculture has re-created its food pyramid, recognizing that one size doesn’t fit all. [...]

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