Seasonal Allergies: Something to Sneeze at
If you’re taking the time to read this, chances are you or a family member suffers from seasonal allergies. And although our winter here in North Texas has been a mild one, spring is almost
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
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
Where is Cancer Treatment Going?
The road to creating life-extending and life-saving cancer treatments has included milestone achievements over the years. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and hormone therapies have served as the foundation in the fight against cancer. But as treatments
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
When Prostate Cancer Spreads to the Bones, Radiation Therapy may be an Option
Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect American men. The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 165,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in 2018. At this
Take Your Heart Health to Heart – Infographic
February marks American Heart Month, an entire month dedicated to promoting awareness and providing easy lifestyle changes anyone can make to improve the health of their heart. We know you most likely know what’s good
Getting to Know Heart Valve Disease
The month of February is all about the heart. For some, it brings to mind Valentine’s Day, greeting cards and flowers, but health professionals are hoping more Americans will think about their heart health this
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
Five Common Winter Illnesses and How to Fight Them
Folks to our north may laugh and shake their heads when North Texans dust off our heavy coats once temperatures drop below 60 degrees, but despite mild winters, we still experience an uptick in illnesses