I’m Joi Keahey, a very healthy, active sports and recreation manager living in North Texas with my husband of 31 years and a teenage daughter. But one day, out of the blue, after I went to the restroom, I noticed something different. To put it bluntly, I felt another body part coming out where it …
Like most brothers, Don and Keith Elam shared many things: a boyhood spent in small-town Texas, family milestones and celebrations, and starting their own lives with their own families. But one day in 2020, they shared the same startling news. They both needed a heart transplant. “We were at different doctors, in different towns, on …
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Ah, those aching joints. Morning shoulder stiffness. Sore knees after a long day chasing kids. Weekend warrior hip pain. Sound familiar? Joint pain is common, especially as we age or take up a new activity. While occasional aches or stiffness are usually nothing to worry about, persistent or worsening joint pain may signal a need …
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You’ve probably heard that time is priceless if you’re having a heart attack. That certainly proved to be true for Dallas resident John McKay. The 67-year-old husband and father of two started Saturday, Aug. 20, with his regular workout routine at the nearby gym. His routine usually included a 60-minute spin class and 30 minutes …
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Looking for recipes that are easy to make and both budget and kid-friendly? Look no further! Here are some easy recipes that can get the whole family involved and on board with cooking. 1. Barbeque chicken nuggets Recipe adapted from Patricia Thompson MS, RD, and Marlisa Brown MS, RD, CDE (see original recipe) Ingredients *optional …
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Every day, women in medicine—from doctors, nurses and researchers, to patients, advocates and caregivers—inspire us to push boundaries and forge a brighter, healthier future. Meet some of these courageous women who are driving change and inspiring hope for women and for us all. 1. The woman who chose joy in the face of cancer At …
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If you’re like most people in their 20s, you have a lot going on. Maybe you’re in college and living away from home for the first time. Or you’re starting that first job—or a family. You’re meeting new people, making new friends and having new experiences. You don’t have time for a doctor’s appointment. Besides, …
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Your heart is one of the hardest-working muscles in your body. It pumps about 100,000 times a day, pushing blood throughout the rest of your body. Just like your other muscles, your heart needs exercise to keep it strong. And if it’s injured or damaged, you need to build it up again, just like you …
Jakki Newton keeps active with family, work and hobbies. She loves NASCAR, concerts and going to the beach. She also makes time to visit her doctor for annual checkups—especially now that she’s seen firsthand how important they are to staying well. During her checkup at age 50, her doctor suggested that Jakki get screened …
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Advanced heart failure. It can be a scary diagnosis. It’s normal to worry about the idea of needing a heart transplant and wonder what you can do to avoid it. That’s the ultimate goal of the heart transplant team at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple—to help people living with heart failure recover …
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