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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, potentially debilitating disease that affects the central nervous system. More than 2.3 million people are affected worldwide, with symptoms that range from fatigue to difficulty seeing, to challenges with mobility. Symptoms can start or worsen without warning, taking a mental toll as well.

A stroke can be sudden and debilitating—it’s the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and the leading cause of long-term disability. But the faster a stroke is treated, the better chance a person has for recovery. That’s why it’s important to know the signs of stroke, so you can get help for you or others, fast.

Are you frequently tired or have trouble sleeping? Have a poor appetite or stomach issues including constipation or diarrhea? If you Google these symptoms, you’ll probably find a list of frightening possibilities, but search engines may overlook one reason for your myriad of symptoms: your gut.

Sleep apnea is a condition of aging. It occurs when the airway becomes obstructed while we sleep, interrupting our breathing. The older we get, the higher the risk of developing this condition and its associated complications — such as stroke. By knowing the signs of sleep apnea and being screened for it, you can avoid or reduce the likelihood of having a stroke or other serious complications. 

One of the first athletic trainers was hired by Harvard University to care for its football team — back in the 1880s. Fast forward more than a century to 1991, when athletic training was recognized as an allied health care profession by the American Medical Association. Since then, the science behind athletic training has advanced substantially.

At some point, we’ve all looked at the expiration date on a container and wondered if the food is still safe to eat. “Use by” and “sell by” dates are found stamped on almost everything in your refrigerator and pantry. But what do those dates mean and is the food still edible once that day has passed?

Too often when it comes to fertility, we focus on women’s reproductive health — not men’s. An estimated 11 million U.S. couples try to conceive yearly with approximately 15% experiencing infertility. Half of these cases are related to the male.  Yes, you heard that right – half of all causes of infertility have some male related cause.

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, save money, find more free time, reduce food waste or all of the above, meal prep may be the one weekly habit you’ll want to start. Meal prepping refers to the act of preparing your food ahead of time. By making one large serving at once and then dividing it into appropriate breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack portions, you’ll stockpile a week’s worth of ready-to-go meals.

Eating healthy isn’t always easy, especially when you are on the go. If you have a busy schedule and suddenly feel hungry in the midst of all else on your to-do list, it’s easy to order takeout from a restaurant.