Can You Prevent Stroke? Yes, Sir!
When it comes to avoiding stroke, the odds are in men’s favor. So why does stroke remain a serious threat to their health? As many as eight out of 10 strokes are preventable, according to
The ‘This is Us’ Widowmaker Heart Attack Explained
Whether you’re an avid fan or an innocent bystander to the hype, you probably know that the hit television show ‘This is Us’ finally revealed in its second season how the patriarch of the Pearson
Changing the Game: Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Diabetes is a big issue in the United States, affecting more than 30 million Americans or close to 10 percent of the population—including 2.8 million Texans—according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). While most diabetics
Can You Really Become Lactose Intolerant as You Get Older?
A lot of things change as we get older, unfortunately, but if you’ve noticed that dairy products are not playing as nicely with your digestive system as they used to, age might not be the
It’s Never Too Late to Jump-start a Healthy, Active Lifestyle
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
Ditch the Diets – How to Make Healthy Eating Fit Your Lifestyle
It’s been a couple of months since you made those New Year’s resolutions to exercise more and eat less—like you do every January. Whether you’ve stuck to your annual pledge or not, chances are you
Do Blue Light–Blocking Eyeglasses Really Work?
Think of all the screens your eyes come across every day: Your smartphone. Your computer at work. Your tablet at home. The GPS system in your car. Digital billboards on the highway. The television after
Can You Effectively Treat Back Pain with Home Remedies?
After a move, you find that your back is aching from all the boxes. Or you’re a busy mom who suddenly finds that you’re in pain from lifting a toddler repeatedly. Or maybe a day
New Vascular Rehab Program Provides Hope for Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease
Anyone who has had a cardiac episode is familiar with cardiac rehab – a rehabilitation program to strengthen and improve their heart. But a new rehab option just launched at Texas Health that could make
Blood Pressure and an Aging Population
It’s a fact of life that as we age, our bodies grow older right along with us. Our vision starts to blur, our joints start to ache and according to experts, our blood pressure almost