“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
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, but what exactly is cholesterol and how does it affect your heart? When you consider that one in three Americans has high cholesterol,
As children, pediatricians keep us on track with regular checkups to ensure developmental milestones are being met and childhood immunizations are administered. When we hit 18, we become more responsible for getting ourselves to the
It’s safe to say most Americans have plenty of access to resources about how to live a healthy, active life, but unfortunately, too few of us are taking this readily available advice. We have become
It can often be difficult to keep up with important personal health information, like systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings, HDL and LDL cholesterol levels, fasting blood sugar, and so on, but it becomes increasingly
Heart disease has long been viewed as a male issue, but in reality, it is the No. 1 killer of both women and men in the United States. To put it into perspective, one in
Coconut oil is everywhere you look these days, from the baking aisle to the beauty counter. For years, the tropical oil has been touted as a healthier alternative to fats from animal sources, but new
Between excelling at work, remembering to drink enough water, juggling all the activities the kids are in, balancing the monthly budget, socializing with friends and family, catching up on all the popular television shows and
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
In the time it will take to read this article, as many as five Americans will develop Alzheimer’s disease. It could be your spouse, parent, co-worker or neighbor. Someday, it could even be you. We’ve
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