Do You Really Need a Primary Care Doctor?
When was the last time you went to the doctor? When you caught that horrible flu virus running rampant in your office? That time you tweaked your ankle running? Or maybe the last time you
The Link Between Genetics and Breast Cancer
Every October we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month, a chance to celebrate survivors, mourn loved ones, encourage those who are still fighting and raise overall awareness of the disease. While it is well known that
Lower Your Family’s Risk for a Toxic Halloween
By the time your little trick-or-treaters change their minds about their costume choice for the hundredth time, it becomes tempting to grab a mass-produced costume, mask and wig from the closest Halloween superstore. Not so
Practical Pool Safety Tips
It seems when the mercury rises, everyone flocks to the pool for a refreshing splash. While hanging out poolside is a great way to cool off and beat the heat, an emergency situation can arise
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
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
Texas Health 2017 Top Ten
As 2017 draws to an end, Texas Health is taking a look back at our top ten favorite stories throughout the year. From babies dressed for Halloween to a nurse making the Dallas Cowboys cheerleading
Greet the Season, Not the Germs
Nothing says the holidays like lots of togetherness — especially when you’re doing your Christmastime shopping. Stores stay packed during the early winter months — stacked with people exchanging money, trying on clothes or picking
A Different Kind of Family Tree: Building Your Family Health History
It’s a common saying that you can pick your friends but you can’t pick your family. To take things one step further, you definitely can’t do much about the family medical history you inherit from
How to Fight the Good Fight Against “Middle-Age Bulge”
While 50 may be the new 40 (and 40 the new 30), there’s no denying that most middle-aged people don’t look the same as they did in their young adulthood, especially around the waistline. While