Anxiety can cause an inner turmoil that makes your world feel like it is spinning out of control. It can be hard to know what is normal worrying, and what might be something more serious. What is Anxiety? “Anxiety is a common human condition,” said Lianne Marks, MD, PhD, FACP, an internist on the medical …
By this time of year, many parents finally have their children in the routine of getting to bed at a decent hour, waking up on time and getting dressed, fed and off to school. And then come the holidays, which can throw everything off. We all need a break from the routine, but make sure you …
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Deep water running can be used as a great training tool for both runners and triathletes. Running in the water is a total body exercise that works your legs, trunk, and arms, and positively stresses your cardiovascular system. Because deep water running is a non-impact and non-weight bearing exercise, it gives your body a break …
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The holidays are supposed to be a time to celebrate and enjoy being with family and friends. But trying to make it “the best year ever” can lead to stress, disappointment and hefty credit card bills. It doesn’t have to be this way. Follow these three tips to cut the stress out of your holiday …
Heart hazards and conditions can be tough news to receive and even harder to manage, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Do you feel overwhelmed by the road bumps that could lie ahead? Take heart: A few preventative measures can reduce your overall cardiac risk and help keep your heart healthy for the long …
Heart disease claims more than one million lives per year, making it the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States. This year, more than 920,000 American will have a heart attack; nearly half of them will occur without prior symptoms or warning signs. The good news is that some …
Whether you love your job or hate it, chances are that it’s a source of stress in your life to some degree or another. But workplace stress isn’t something that can just weigh heavily on your mind, but on your company’s bottom line as well. According to a recent study, work is the number one …
If you’re in North Texas, there’s a good chance that you’re stuck in traffic, especially around rush hour. It’s annoying. It’s frustrating. It’s stressful, and it doesn’t stop there. According to a new study, if you live in a high-traffic area then your mental health might be affected. I sat down with NewsRadio 1080 KRLD …
At 21 years old I was living my perfect life. I had a three-year-old son, a godly man by my side, a job I cherished as a police dispatcher, and I was an avid softball player, so my health was never a concern. In November 2007, a walnut-sized lump on the left side of my …
Last Tuesday night, I sat in a downtown Dallas Art’s District auditorium that was filled with people interested in food. There was no cooking demonstration. The special of the day was a free talk by Dr. Mark Hyman, chairman of the Institute for Functional Medicine. What is functional medicine? According to Dr. Hyman, “functional medicine …
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