How to Safely Ease Back into Exercise
If you took a break from working out last year — you’re not alone. A recent survey shows that 27% of Americans reported working out less often during the pandemic. With gyms closed for a
Understanding Cardiac Arrest Following Professional Soccer Player’s Collapse
Even if you’re not a soccer fan — or sports fan for that matter — chances are you heard about Danish professional soccer player Christian Eriksen’s collapse on the field during the recent European Championship
Exercises for a Healthy Back and Activities to Avoid
Every movement your body makes engages your back in some way. So if it’s aching, you’re likely to be down and out, and looking for relief. “Back pain is one of the most common reasons
Fitting Fitness into Your Life after a Heart Event
Texas Health is proud to be an American Heart Association Healthy for Good™ sponsor, providing heart health and wellness tools and tips to inspire you to create lasting change in your health and your life.
Guys: 5 Common Reasons Why You’ve Suddenly Gained Weight
Sometimes when you have to loosen a notch in your belt, you have a good idea of what led to the sudden weight gain. But there are times when unexpected weight gain may have you
High Blood Pressure: Keeping the Silent Killer at Bay
High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” because it rarely exhibits any outward symptoms and often isn’t even discovered until a person has a heart attack or stroke. If we can’t tell we
How to Make Exercise a Habit When You’re Working from Home
When you’re working from home, it can be hard to convince yourself after a long day to avoid the couch and work out. Here's how to counteract that.
Tips to Avoid Home Workout Injuries
Home workouts have grown in popularity in this era of safety protocols, but according to Cori Grantham, M.D., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and physician on the medical staff at Texas Health Plano, and at the
How to Create the Best Workout Experience at Home
If you’re like many, chances are your home has taken on multiple different functions this year, from an office to a classroom to a movie theater to a gym. You might have also learned that
Get a Workout Doing Yard Work
The gym is not the only place to get an effective workout. There are many ways to stay fit without spending a lot of money or figuring out a time to exercise. One great way