How to Maintain Your Health and Fitness This Winter
Now that winter is here, the days are shorter and North Texas temperatures have finally dropped. It’s often difficult to make yourself hit the gym or go for a run if it’s already dark when
Understanding Bariatric Surgery for Healthy Weight Loss
Is there something you’re not doing because your weight is holding you back? Maybe you find you lack the stamina to enjoy a brisk morning walk with your spouse. Or, a seat on a roller
Joint Replacement: When Medicine and Physical Therapy Aren’t Enough
Imagine that you can’t run, walk or even stand without experiencing pain in your knees. Maybe your hips hurt so bad it’s all you can do to get out of bed in the morning. Millions
The Mind-Body Connection: When Pain Isn’t All in Your Head
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, one in four Americans may experience pain in any given month, and one in 10 say pain has lasted more than
Are There Hidden Risks to Diet Soda?
It’s no secret that soda is not the healthiest option to quench our thirst, but many turn to diet soda thinking it is healthier than its original counterpart. Unfortunately, besides there being no research that
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
Don’t Let Heat Stroke Strike Your Family
Between tornadoes, flooding and severe storms, there are a number of significant weather events North Texans prepare for every year, but many neglect to prepare for the deadliest weather event in the nation: heat. That’s
Practical Ways Physical Therapists are Tackling Opioid Abuse
There’s nothing much worse than living with chronic pain, whether the cause is injury, disease or nerve damage. People who are hurting every day are often desperate to get relief, which can lead down a
Keep Your Family Safe at the Lake This Summer
For most people in North Texas, summer means the start of boating season and heading to the lake with friends and family. Water safety should be on everyone’s mind this season. In 2016,the U.S. Coast
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