Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Your latissimus dorsi (your "lats") is a broad, flat, triangle-shaped muscle that spans ...

Learn why people often dismiss stroke warning signs, how psychological barriers delay treatment, and what actions can save ...

Symptoms that may suddenly appear include weakness in the face or arm and difficulties with speech. Other indicators include blurred vision or loss of sight in one or both eyes, confusion ...

F.A.S.T. stands for facial drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulty, all of which are symptoms of a stroke. The T stands ...

Stroke can have devastating consequences and often is fatal. But there’s somewhat good news to this tragic health issue for area residents. As of Aug. 1, Hutchinson Health has been ...

There are several types of muscular dystrophy. Muscle weakness is a hallmark of each type. But the symptoms can vary and start at different ages. Some muscular dystrophies are mild. Others are ...

Medical experts use the acronym BEFAST to identify stroke symptoms: Balance issues, Eye problems, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911. Stroke is the fifth leading ...

People who’ve had a stroke from six months to 10 years ago are invited to test the portable, pacemaker-like device which scientists hope will be a game-changer for those with arm weakness. The device ...

The main symptoms of a stroke can happen suddenly. They may include: face weakness – one side of your face may droop (fall) and it might be hard to smile arm weakness – you may not be able to ...