So, you’re wondering if it’s unusual to experience urinary leakage when you sneeze. If you’re asking yourself this question, you’ve come to the right place. You do not have to live with urinary leakage — while this is common, it is not normal! You should go and speak to your doctor about this. But first, …
If you’re a parent like me, you likely have the COVID-19 vaccine on your mind. With approval of the vaccines expected to come soon for children ages 12-15, many parents have questions as they anxiously anticipate getting their kids vaccinated. I can’t wait for my daughter to turn 12 years old in July, as I’m …
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The need for self-care is at an all-time high, but self-care is always important. Taking care of ourselves with kindness and gratitude is a crucial part of our well-being. In a society that exalts work above rest, it can be difficult to recognize the need to take a step back and prioritize your own needs. …
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We’ve known for a long time that mammograms are an important screening tool for all women to keep up with as they age. But now, we have even more proof. In a recent study, women who completed consecutive regularly scheduled appointments for mammograms had a far lower risk of mortality from breast cancer post-diagnosis. So, what …
Amidst the shutdowns and other safety precautions taken to slow the spread of COVID-19, families have experienced new stressors — and telehealth has experienced an unprecedented boom. Even prior to COVID-19, Baylor Scott & White’s Warriors Research Institute (WRI) was harnessing the power of telehealth to help address mental health concerns across the state of …
How telehealth is helping veteran families connect and cope with stress Read More »
Have you been intrigued by the growing collection of bone broth recipes out there? Bone broth is trending, but don’t let its recent popularity fool you. Bone broth has been around for ages and has been used in Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years. So, what exactly is bone broth and what are the benefits? …
Taking stock of bone broth: Is it really worth the hype? Read More »
Physically getting to the doctor when you’re sick or injured isn’t always easy. And sometimes, all you need is a quick consult, check-up or prescription refill. The good news is, virtual care makes it easy to get the same expert care you’d receive in-person at a doctor’s office — right from the comfort of home. …
Unfortunately for many of us, low back pain is extremely common. Thankfully, this back pain is often caused by muscle problems and usually gets better with time and physical rehabilitation. However, some forms of back pain are caused by structural problems in the bone, discs, nerves and joints of the spine. Examples of these causes are disc herniations, …
Back and leg pain that just won’t quit? It could be spondylolisthesis Read More »
When was the last time you truly stopped to think about where your food comes from? How about where your trash goes? Have you ever thought about the process that makes your light turn on when you flip the switch? All of these things impact our Earth, our health and the health of our future …
Sustainable living: 3 simple but meaningful changes to make today Read More »
I briefly walked into the hospital without a mask on the other day. The kind and attentive Guest Relations employee at the information desk got my attention, pointed at her mask and held up a clean mask for me to put on. My mind was somewhere else, and I had simply forgotten to mask up. …