Do You Really Need a Primary Care Doctor?
When was the last time you went to the doctor? When you caught that horrible flu virus running rampant in your office? That time you tweaked your ankle running? Or maybe the last time you
Prioritizing Health Every Day of the Year
Spring is in the air all around North Texas, ushering in warmer weather, new life in the garden and thoughts of spring cleaning. It’s also the perfect time to consider the state of your overall
What Lurks in Still Waters
When the weather is hot, a quick dip in the local swimming hole may sound like just the thing to cool you down. However, before you dive in, take steps to protect yourself and your
DASH Diet Named ‘Best Overall’ for 5th Straight Year
Many New Years resolutions often focus on healthy eating, and one particular diet plan has again drawn praise from medical experts for its ability to help prevent diseases such as diabetes and heart disease —
Trouble in the Air: Learn the Symptoms of CO Poisioning
As winter sets in, heating the home becomes a priority. Doing so improperly, however, can lead to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Your furnace has been running for hours, but you’re shivering inside your home. A
Enterovirus-D68 in North Texas: How to Stay Safe
By late September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that almost 300 cases of rapidly spreading enterovirus-D68 had been confirmed in the United States, with 10 of those in Dallas County. Should
Keeping the Rhythm for Heart Health
Your body is like a machine, and the heart is its battery. Like other batteries, your heart can wear out over time. According to the American Heart Association, your heart is made up of four
Quick Tips to Prevent Falls at Home
Simple steps around the house can keep you standing tall. More than one in three adults 65 and older will experience a fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than bruising
Simple Tips to Help Fight Heart Disease
Let’s face it, there really isn’t a bad time of year to look at ways you can improve your health. “It’s always important that we take time to bring awareness of heart and cardiovascular disease