Stretching out your muscles before and after vigorous physical activity is just as important for strenuous household chores as it is for athletic endeavors, notes physical therapist Courtney Budd, M.S.P.T., C.S.C.S., supervisor of physical therapy at the Cooper Bone and Joint Institute. (MORE)

As we age, neurological complications become more common. In many people, the development of neurological complications can lead to loss of mobility and, to some extent, loss of independence. One symptom most common in neurological disorders is tremor. (MORE)

Have a question about this topic? View the transcript from our recent Health eTalk web chat with H. Warren Goldman, M.D., Ph.D. He answered questions from visitors and patients about “Tumors and Tremors: How the Gamma Knife Can Help You” — live on cooperhealth.org. Click here to view the complete transcript.

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems. (MORE)

If you're a woman over 40 and you can't remember the last time you had a mammogram, you may be overdue. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some time in their lives. But the good news is that mammograms – X-ray pictures of the breast – can detect breast cancer early, when it's most treatable. (MORE)

Tired of breakfast from a box? Try a homemade cereal. Mix oats, almonds and cranberries for a traditional Swiss muesli, an energizing cereal that will jumpstart your day. Make muesli on Sunday, and enjoy it every morning, all week long. (MORE)