Doctors Team up to Help Active Dallas Man Defy Family Medical History
Luis Lara may be 62 years old, but you’d never know it. The Dallas resident has been playing soccer since he was five years old. You could say soccer is as ingrained in his life
High Blood Pressure: Keeping the Silent Killer at Bay
High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” because it rarely exhibits any outward symptoms and often isn’t even discovered until a person has a heart attack or stroke. If we can’t tell we
Heart Disease Risk Factors and Symptoms that Differ in Women
Heart disease has long been viewed as a male issue, but in reality, it is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Despite increases in awareness over the past
Pulmonary Rehabilitation: What It Is and Who It Benefits
If you, or a loved one, suffers from a chronic respiratory disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis or asthma, there is hope for rebuilding strength and enjoying a
Cardiogenic Shock: What You Should Know
Maybe you’ve heard of a rare medical condition called cardiogenic shock and wondered exactly what it is. Simply put, it’s a form of heart failure where a less–than–adequate supply of blood is pumped from the
The Role of Hormones in Regulating Blood Pressure
When it comes to health, gender plays a role in how certain conditions or diseases affect us. Doctors don’t always know why one sex may be more prone to a disease than another, but the
How Wearable Technology is Playing a Role in Diagnosis, Patient Health
Chances are good you’ve heard about atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition that affects some 2.7 million Americans, according to the American Heart Association. But did you know that technologies the patient actually wears are being
Texas Health Launches Virtual Stroke Program Designed to Help Rural Patients
If you or a loved one has experienced a stroke, you likely remember the symptoms well…numbness on one side of the body, vision and coordination problems, confusion and/or a severe headache. According to experts, time
New Treatments for Varicose Veins
When summer hits North Texas, many of us switch to shorts, dresses or skirts as a means of staying cool. But if you struggle with spider or varicose veins and are self-conscious about them, showing
How Men’s and Women’s Stroke Risk Factors Differ
You may have a sudden, severe headache, feel weak or numb on one side of your face or body, have trouble speaking or understanding, or experience confusion and/or difficulty with your vision or motor coordination.