The population of elderly adults in the U.S. continues to grow, leaving many families with the often difficult job of caring for them as they age. In fact, 83 percent of long-term care provided to older adults comes from family members or other unpaid helpers. As the population of older adults grows, so do the expectations of …
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Maybe you’ve heard about body image, but have you heard about body neutrality? Once the groundwork has been laid for understanding body image, you can begin to move toward body neutrality. What is body neutrality? First things first. We can’t run before we’ve learned to walk — meaning the idea of body love or positivity can be …
An estimated 34 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and 34.5 million have some type of hearing loss. But did you know there’s a sizable overlap between these two large groups? According to the American Diabetes Association, a recent study found that hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes as it is in …
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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 these days. With the Pfizer vaccine now authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for children ages 12-15, many parents have questions as they anxiously anticipate getting their …
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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 …
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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? …
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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. …