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Luke Perry’s Death & The Danger Of Strokes Explained: Why He Never Regained Consciousness

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Beloved 90’s teen heartthrob Luke Perry died on March 4 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank, California. The actor who shot to fame on Beverly Hills, 90210 was rushed to hospital on Feb. 27 after suffering a massive stroke at his L.A. home. Sadly, he never regained consciousness after the fatal stroke. Dr. William Chow, a neurologist at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, explains that the stroke likely caused the Riverdale star to lose his ability to breathe, leading to his death.

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7 Little-Known Effects Of Having Extremely Dry Eyes

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There are so many symptoms and problems that can stem from having dry eyes, including blurry vision, pain, redness, and even weird visual effects. It’s nobody’s definition of a good time. And yet so many folks deal with it on a regular basis.

“Studies show anywhere from 30 to 60 million Americans suffer from some form of dry eye, especially in the winter months,” Dr. Ming Wang, MD, PhD, of Wang Vision 3D Cataract & LASIK Center, tells Bustle. That’s a lot of people rubbing their eyes and blinking frantically in an effort to see.

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Stem Cell Clinical Trial Changed Woman’s Life

Monique Hubert’s back was hurting her so badly at times she couldn’t even walk.

– Woman uses autistic son to motivate her when running

– After being hurt at work, she was forced to stop running

– Thanks to a clinical trial involving stem cells, she’s able to run again

Hubert has been a runner her entire life. She has her smartwatch on one wrist and her motivation on the other, the symbol for autism to honor her son.

“He’s my little strength. He keeps me going,” said Hubert.

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Carb Cycling 101: Is This the Best Diet for Fat Loss and Muscle Gain?

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When looking for “advanced” guides to fat loss, the words “carb cycling” often appear at the top of the list. This isn’t a strategy that’s usually recommended for people struggling with obesity or those with no experience tracking calories or macronutrients. Carb cycling is a tactic typically recommended for people who are relatively lean and have come to a plateau in their fat loss or strength gains. Is it the right diet for your needs?

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62-Year-Old Identical Twins Get Matching Facelifts: ‘We Do Everything Together’

Melodye Hirsch-Wintermute and Ileane Hirsch-Nielsen love being identical twins. But at age 62, their faces were changing and they missed being able to shock people with their matching looks.

“It feels strange not to look alike,” Ileane said on a November episode of The Doctors. “We want to stay the same.”

Melodye is extremely active but felt her face didn’t match her fit body.

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