New research that was recently published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that women above the age of sixty-five who consistently engage in household chores are likely to live longer and healthier lives. This is because of the physical activity, which reduces the risk of disease and death.

There was also research done that revealed that thirty minutes of light physical activity every day lowers the risk of mortality by thirty-nine percent. It’s recommended that older adults engage in at least two and a half hours of moderate physical activity such as brisk walking.

Resources:
Sandoiu, A. (1970, January 01). Getting chores done may add years to your life. Retrieved November 19, 2017, from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320110.php

So...What is a mini-stroke?

Today I wanted to write about strokes. My grandmother had a mini-stroke a year ago, and it brought about some changes in the household.
First I want to write about Transient Ischemic Attack is also is known as a TIA or "Mini-stroke." This is what my grandmother had.
When a stroke occurs there is A temporary decrease in the blood supply to the brain which causes the following symptoms:

• Dizziness
• visual changes
• weakness, numbness in one or more limbs
• difficulty swallowing

The TIA only lasts a few minutes to a few hours

A Cerebral Vascular Accident or a CVA  is a Stroke that is caused by a clot in a blood vessel or bleeding inside a blood vessel in the brain.
A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures and its also known as a bleed.
After a stroke there may be Behavioral changes which are:

• Depression
• Tearfulness
• personality shifts
• apathy

Sources: 

1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20350113
2. http://www.stroke.org/understand-stroke/what-stroke
3. https://www.medicinenet.com/stroke_symptoms_and_treatment/article.htm
4. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7624.php