“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
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
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
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
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
The official first day of summer falls in June, which for many people means a lot of time outdoors. Although getting out during the warm weather provides its own health benefits, heading outdoors without the
Upon reaching retirement, most American men look forward to tossing their alarm clocks and spending time traveling, gardening, golfing and playing with their grandkids. While there are a few among the older set who continue
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
Although it may seem impossible to survive something dubbed the “widowmaker,” Neeraj Badhey, M.D., an interventional cardiologist on the medical staffs at Texas Health HEB and Cardiac & Vascular Center of North Texas, a Texas
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
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