Virus Anxiety
Anxiety related to COVID stress is on the rise. Here are some suggestions for help.
Aug 19th, 2020
Blog Articles
Isolation in the Age of Corona Virus
Social Distancing can be very difficult and isolating, especially for the elderly.
Mar 16th, 2020
What’s Going Around – Tetanus
The winter is receding and gardeners are out in force. Working in soil increases the risk of contaminated cuts and wounds.
Mar 25th, 2019
Diets for the New Year
What's the best diet for the New Year? There are many to choose from, choose what works best for you!
Jan 15th, 2020
What’s Going Around – Baby Powder Blues
Can baby powder really be dangerous? Talc is used for hundreds of powders and makeup products. Recent news warned of potentially dangerous contaminants such as asbestos.
Feb 11th, 2019
What’s Going Around – Holiday Blues
Christmas is fast approaching. As we busy ourselves with holiday chores, others are struggling with loneliness. Social media has made actual human contact less convenient. FaceBook posts, online shopping, and emails tend to isolate people...
Dec 5th, 2018
What’s Going Around – Breast Cancer Evaluation
Last week I extolled the virtues of early screening. But what if you find something? I
Oct 9th, 2018
What’s Going Around – Breast Cancer Screening
Fall colors are now yellow, gold, and….pink! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the most common cancer in American women.
Oct 1st, 2018
What’s Going Around – Meningitis
Summer vacation is drawing to a close, and kids will soon return to school. Most colleges, including all universities in Texas, require meningitis vaccination.
Aug 8th, 2018
What’s Going Around – Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
Commonly known as “poor circulation”, this condition affects one in five seniors and a third of all diabetics. Peripheral arteries are vessels that carry blood to legs, hands, and feet.
Aug 1st, 2018
What’s Going Around – Blood Pressure Drug Scare
Valsartan is a common medication used for high blood pressure. Some brands of the generic form of the medication were found to be contaminated with NMDA, a chemical that is potentially carcinogenic.
Jul 25th, 2018
What’s Going Around – Fireworks Safety for the Fourth
Today we celebrate our independence. Tonight, some will suffer for it. Injuries from fireworks account for eleven thousand ER visits every year.
Jul 3rd, 2018
What’s Going Around – Heat Related Illness
June will prove to be one of the hottest on record. Our bodies cool themselves with perspiration that evaporates, removing heat. Texans around here know that high humidity doesn’t allow that to happen, making matters worse.
Jun 26th, 2018
What's Going Around - Summer Sun
Summer is here, and every self respecting Texan ought to know a little about how to handle the sun. Sunburns are not only painful, but the damage is cumulative over a lifetime, increasing your risk of skin cancer as you age.
May 30th, 2018
What’s Going Around – Kidney Stones
Did you know one out of ten people will get kidney stones? Read on to see how you can protect yourself.
May 16th, 2018
What’s Going Around – Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis attacks the protective covering of nerves, brain, and spinal cord. “Sclerosis” refers to scarring that appears in the brain. Read on for more info on this disease.
Apr 24th, 2018
What’s Going Around – Shingles
Shingles is caused by Herpes Zoster, a virus that also causes chickenpox. The virus lies dormant and flares up as our immune system weakens with age. The FDA recently approved a new shingles vaccine that is much more effective than its predecessor.
Apr 16th, 2018
What’s Going Around – Gardener’s Back
Planting, mulching, raking, and toting bags of soil takes its toll. Back pain from bending and lifting is especially hard on seniors who otherwise enjoy gardening.
Mar 28th, 2018
What’s Going Around – Flu Update
Super Bowl officials are preparing to host Eagles, Patriots, and the flu virus. With a million visitors arriving, health officials will be constantly wiping down surfaces and setting up treatment stations. Here's what you can do to stay healthy.
Jan 31st, 2018
Six (Scary) Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Hypertension
Imagine if you were warned every time you were about to fall, or cut yourself, with enough time to change the outcome.
Jan 30th, 2018
What’s Going Around – Pneumonia Prevention
The CDC estimates that about 30,000 deaths occur annually from complications associated with the flu. Most are elderly, and the most common complication is pneumonia.
Jan 2nd, 2018
10 Holiday Health Tips
The holidays will be here before you know it. Are you ready to survive them? Check out these 10 helpful hints for staying healthy and safe now through the new year.
Nov 20th, 2017
Why You Need to Be Checked for Breast Cancer
Everyone understands why you might fear the idea of your doctor finding a lump. We’re not going pretend like that’s not a scary moment in any woman’s life. But can you imagine how much scarier it could be if you don’t get checked until it’s too late?
Oct 30th, 2017
Harvey Is Gone, But Its Public Health Dangers Linger
Hurricane Harvey has come and passed, but while the winds and rain may have died out and the floodwaters may be receding, the health threat is, sadly, not over.
Oct 4th, 2017
What’s Going Around – Mosquito Resurgence
One thing Hurricane Harvey left behind is lots of standing water. That has caused a huge resurgence in mosquito populations. It is especially important, these days, to reduce your risk of mosquito bites.
Sep 12th, 2017
Why an Annual Well Woman Exam is so Important
Your annual well woman exam is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Early intervention can mean the difference between catching cancer early and having to manage it once it has progressed.
Aug 21st, 2017
What’s Going Around – Summer Fungus
Various types of fungus are notorious for causing misery, especially in the summer months, for people who must wear heavy protective clothing outdoors.
Jul 20th, 2017
How Preventative Medicine Helps Lead to a Longer Life
Preventative medicine can help catch the indicators of the most common chronic illnesses before the diseases actually manifest.
Jun 16th, 2017
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
Support the ongoing research through donations and fundraising events, such as the BP MS150 Bicycle Ride from Houston to Austin coming up soon!
Apr 20th, 2017
Multiple Sclerosis
Cyclists across the state will soon be riding to raise research money and awareness of this disease.
Apr 13th, 2017
Alert for Allergy Patients
Some folks experience severe reactions to certain foods, medications, bee stings, or irritating substances. For these people, an immediate injection of epinephrine can be a life saver.
Apr 3rd, 2017
Is Wine Good for Your Heart?
Wine in moderation is associated with lower heart disease. But the actual relationship is murky.
Mar 2nd, 2017
Treating Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Small air sacs fill with mucus or pus, rendering them useless. If a sufficient amount of the lung is affected, the condition can be fatal.
Feb 20th, 2017
Signs and Symptoms of Diverticulitis
Diverticula are small pockets that develop in the walls of our intestinal tract. They are usually benign. But food material can get lodged in them, leading to inflammation and infection...
Feb 20th, 2017
Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is only two days away. Soon we’ll be celebrating the year’s harvest with a bounty that our forefathers could scarcely imagine.
Nov 21st, 2016
Flu Vaccinations
Flu season is approaching. Every year, the CDC monitors flu activity worldwide to identify the mostly likely strains to hit the United States.
Nov 3rd, 2016
Halloween and Food Allergies
Trick-or- treaters will be soon be out, looking for edible bounty. One out of twelve children suffer food allergies, and must relinquish their treasure.
Oct 25th, 2016
