Here you are nearly two months since you made “exercise more” one of your new year’s resolutions. For that matter, maybe you’ve spent your whole life sitting, lying, or otherwise being sedentary most of the time. Are you thinking, “Why start now”? The answer is that exercise is good [...]
It’s been cold in Hunt County in recent weeks! We’re getting a bit of a reprieve during the day now, but the nights are still cold enough to trigger the heater. And that definitely takes its toll on our dry skin. While skincare may just seem like a good [...]
This time of year many people are snuggling indoors enjoying the calm that follows a highly social holiday season. For some though, the holidays can be a reminder of their lack of family and friends, and this time of year can feel lonelier than ever. Not only can social [...]
This is Part 3 of a series of three posts. If you haven’t already, we recommend you first read Part 1 about the best ways to prepare for your doctor visit and then Part 2 about the importance of communication during your appointment. I've a grand memory for forgetting.” [...]
This is part 2 of a series of three posts. If you haven’t already, we recommend you read Part 1 about the best ways to prepare for your doctor visit before you read on. The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the [...]
We know it’s no small feat to fit a doctor’s appointment into your day, even when you know it’s important. That’s why we want to help you to get the very most out of each visit. To that end, we will publish a series of posts (three of them) [...]
It’s true that you go see your doc for your annual physical exam and she listens to your heart and checks your reflexes. There is something about the doctor checking under the hood that is comforting. But the annual physician visit matters in ways you may not expect, so [...]
Now that summer is coming to a close, you might be thinking, ‘At least I don’t have to remember to put on sunscreen anymore.’ Maybe it is not the biggest thing on your mind these days, but it is important to remember that you do need to protect your [...]
It almost feels like a big holiday is coming up; and for some, the August 21, 2017 solar eclipse will be an experience of a lifetime. Whether you head up to one of the areas in the US that will experience a total eclipse or stay here in North [...]
Diabetes is one of the more significant health problems in the U.S. today. One in ten adults in the U.S. have diabetes, and the trend is climbing upward. There are two primary types of the disease. Type 1 diabetes most often appears in children. It develops over a short period [...]
