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
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
Sleeping in on the Weekend May Not Be Doing Your Heart Any Favors
Perhaps you have a long commute and need to get on the road early in the morning or maybe you stay up way too late during the week. Either way, you’re running up a sleep
Seize the Moment
While you might not be able to devote an hour at a time to being healthier, you can certainly adopt better habits throughout the day. Check out some easy ways to get healthier — 15 minutes at a
Winter Olympics–Inspired Workouts Anyone Can Do
An Olympic year is a magical time for any country. The idea of sending your best and brightest athletes to represent your country, maybe mixed with some hopes you may have had as a child
What You Need to Know About the Opioid Crisis
Alarming reports of rising rates of people addicted to opioids are in the headlines on a weekly basis. But what are opioids—and how do you know if you or a loved one may be dependent