Kids, Cars and the Heat Factor
Leaving your child unattended in a car is always dangerous, especially on hot, sunny summer days. When you’re toting around a little one and running errands, it may be tempting to dash into the grocery
The Power of Placenta
Believe it or not, the custom of consuming the placenta is centuries old. In some cultures, especially among the Chinese, it is tradition to prepare the placenta for consumption by the new mother because it
How to Reverse Prediabetes
Prediabetes is a precursor to full-blown diabetes — a warning sign that something needs to change. At this early stage, a few simple lifestyle adjustments may help turn the tide and keep a dangerous disease
Overuse Overload
As girls’ participation in youth sports has risen, so, too, have their rates of overuse injuries. A recent study of overuse injuries — damage to bones or soft tissues that develops over time instead of
Permission to Play, Doc?
Summer is winding down, and that means fall sports practices are preparing to ramp up. Before your young athlete gets back in the game, a pre-participation physical exam can determine whether it’s medically safe for
Staying Healthy at Any Age: A Preventive Screening Guide
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” In the past several years, there has been a notable shift in U.S. health care priorities and insurance practices. Screenings play a pivotal role in
Beat the Heat: Tips for Texas Runners
Training for a race in the dead of summer? Take time to acclimate your body to extreme heat. In summer, temperatures in Texas easily reach 100°F or higher during the day. Conditions can also be
Seize the Moment
While you might not be able to devote an hour at a time to being healthier, you can certainly adopt better habits throughout the day. Check out some easy ways to get healthier — 15 minutes at a
Greet the Season, Not the Germs
Nothing says the holidays like lots of togetherness — especially when you’re doing your Christmastime shopping. Stores stay packed during the early winter months — stacked with people exchanging money, trying on clothes or picking
The Importance of Being Educated About Diabetes
Skipping diabetes education classes could be hazardous to your health. Patients with a new diabetes diagnosis are often referred to education classes to ease the transition into their new lifestyle. However many do not attend.