Ask people what their major concerns are about getting old, many would probably give similar answers, with “getting Alzheimer’s” as one of the top answers. And for good reason when you consider these statistics from
A diabetes diagnosis can be frightening for many people. Like any disease, the uncertainty of one’s health going forward can weigh heavily on anyone’s mind. Although there are a few understood variables that come with
You’ve most likely heard “trust your gut instinct” a time or two; that eerie feeling that creeps up as a warning to hold your horses, even when you don’t really know why. Maybe it’s even
It was two o’clock in the morning on August 30, 2019, when Janie Sullivan woke with pain in her belly. She repeatedly dismissed the discomfort as gas. But when it wouldn’t go away, Janie decided
It’s important to focus on your cardiovascular health year-round. That’s why we sat down with Sunitha Siram, M.D., an internal medicine doctor and physician on the medical staff at Texas Health HEB and at Texas
Your heart may skip a beat at the thought of a loved one or race when preparing for that big presentation at work. Those sympathetic responses are normal. But an irregular heart rhythm that outlasts
When you come down with a nasty cold or experience aches and pains that you just can’t shake, you can count on your primary care physician to be there for you. But did you know
Social media has allowed us to become more connected than ever before. You can keep in touch with friends and relatives near and far, connect with likeminded people around the world, see what your favorite
You often hear stories of Olympic or professional athletes who heroically fight through pain or injury to secure a win. It’s not even uncommon to come across a story of your average marathon runner gritting
Prediabetes is a precursor to full-blown diabetes — a warning sign that something needs to change. At this early stage, a few simple lifestyle adjustments may help turn the tide and keep a dangerous disease
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