What Is a Stroke? A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die…
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Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Maria Semple, Where’d You Go, Bernadette is a story about a once renowned architect whose eccentricities have taken over her…
Did you know that lupus is a debilitating autoimmune disease whose name derives from the Latin word for wolf? The disease got its name when a 13th century physician described…
Many of us have heard the word “lupus” and maybe even know someone who has the disease, but not many understand what lupus is, how it affects people, and whether…
The theme of this year’s Air Quality Awareness Week is Better Air, Better Health! It coincides with World Asthma Day. Asthma is a disease that affects 5 to 10 percent…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States is currently in the acceleration phase of the coronavirus pandemic. All 50 states have reported cases of…
With a cure for coronavirus being top of mind these days, World Immunization Week comes at an appropriate time. Human life expectancy has greatly increased over generations due in part…
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Parkinson’s is a progressive nervous system disorder that greatly affects movement. It occurs when the brain cells that make the neurotransmitter dopamine stop working…
Without access to videos from Herrick Library’s collection, patrons can still enjoy a good health-related documentary from the comfort of their homes. Following is a list of films that can…
Due to stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic, much of the nation’s workforce is now working from home without adequate furniture, equipment, or space. An inadequate work environment can lead…
