More than 122 million people — nearly half of Americans age 20 years and up have high blood pressure, and most don’t know it. This is why our primary care practice is dedicated to reducing patients’ high blood pressure and saving lives. For the second year in a row, UT Health Physicians has been awarded the Target: BP Gold+ designation by the American Heart Association and the American…, Why should you care about your blood pressure?, High blood pressure can lead to serious health issues, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure and even death. Determining if you have high blood pressure can be difficult as there are often no symptoms. But you can find out if your blood pressure is higher than normal by checking it yourself or by having it checked regularly by your healthcare provider. Very high blood pressure can cause…, Decreasing high blood pressure in our patient community, To combat heart disease in our community, our providers closely monitor patients’ blood pressure and work to reduce their risk of heart attack or stroke. “Blood pressure checks are often seen as a routine part of a doctor’s visit, but at UT Health Physicians, we keep it at the forefront of our minds with an additional focus on hypertension control. In primary care, we not only check at a patient…
Halloween is a risky time of year for kids with food allergies. Studies have shown that serious allergic reactions increase around Halloween and Easter. It is important that parents stay vigilent, know the signs of an allergic reaction and keep an epinephrine pen nearby. Symptoms of an allergic reaction can be subtle, like an itchy lip, or a tickle in the throat. Read more about food allergies…
See information below for upcoming support group events. , ►Living Together with Lewy: In Person Support Group for Person's with LBD and their Caregivers, Event Details:, Join our experts in dementia care every 1st Thursday of the month for encouraging discussion with others who are living with Lewy body dementia (LBD) and those caring for someone with LBD. The support group is free to attend and is open to all persons diagnosed with LBD. Caregivers of a person diagnosed with LBD may attend with their loved one diagnosed with LBD. Registration is required., When: , 1st Thursday's of the Month 1pm-2:30pm November 2, 2023 December 7, 2023 January 4, 2024 February 1, 2024 March 7, 2024 April 4, 2024 May 2, 2024 June 6, 2024 July 4, 2024, Place:, UT Health San Antonio MARC-Medical Arts & Research Center, 1st Floor Conference Room, 8300 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229, To register or for more information, contact:, Melissa Flores, LPC, Angela Torres, LCSW Email: BiggsSupport@uthscsa.edu Phone: 210-450-9682, ►Stonger Together: In Person Support Group for Person's with Parkinson's Disease , Event Details: , Join our experts in neurology care every 2nd Thursday of the month for supportive and encouraging discussion about living and coping with Parkinson's Disease The support group is free to attend and is open to all persons diagnosed with Parkinson's. Registration is Required, When: , 2nd Thursday of the Month 10am-11:30am November 9, 2023 December 14, 2023 January 11, 2024 February 8, 2024 March 14, 2024 April 11, 2024 May 9, 2024 June 13, 2024 July 11, 2024, Place: , UT Health San Antonio MARC-Medical Arts & Research Center, 1st Floor Conference Room, 8300 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229, To register and for more information, contact:, Angela Quiroz-Saenz, LMSW Email: quirozsaenz@uthscsa.edu Phone: 210-450-9947
Associate professor, Winifred Mak, MD, PhD, was awarded $3.4M to study the male factors contributing to recurrent pregnancy loss. Mak plans to focus her study on the role of sperm and DNA fragmentation within the sperm to see if it can explain the cause in some recurrent miscarriages. She hopes to further connect the dots and discover possible causes related to the health of the sperm so that…
The Spine Center at UT Health San Antonio is now open. The new comprehensive, multidisciplinary center offers complete spine care for adults and children from a team of neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and specialists in conservative treatments for all types of spine conditions. It is located at the Medical Arts and Research Center, suite 4A, and is home to the region’s only EOSedge, a…
Hearing the world around you can bring awareness to your surroundings and can help make sense of what your eyes are seeing. It is important to be aware and work towards good ear health. Test your knowledge and see if you know the best ways to keep your ears healthy. See if you know what is fact or fiction on good ear health here. Learn more about UT Health San Antonio’s ear care services and how…
Read full story on KSAT 12's website. One mother shares her story about the impact a cranial remolding helmet has had on her son. Ezechiel Hernandez was born with torticollis and plagiocephaly and was in need of a helmet that would help reshape his skull. Unfortunately, his insurance did not cover the helmet but the wonderful community in the Alamo city came together and raised money for…
Start your morning with a quick and simple “power yogurt” that is high in protein, fiber and healthy fats. Ingredients: 1 cup of yogurt (look for a yogurt, high protein, low in fat and sugar) Add ½ cup of raspberries, blueberries or even cherries Add-on power seed blend to maximize protein, fiber, and healthy fats: 1 tablespoon of chia seeds 1 tablespoon of flax seeds 1-2 tablespoons of …
Getting exercise is an important way to improve your health. Experts advise that at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity, aerobic physical activity each week can have a lot of health benefits for adults. Here are some tips for creating an exercise program:, Talk with your healthcare provider., If you have an existing health condition or are just starting an exercise program, talk with your healthcare provider before beginning the program. This is to make sure the exercise program that you choose is designed with your health and wellness in mind., Start slow., If you are just starting an exercise program, take it slowly. Gradually build up to 30 minutes a day, most days of the week., Do what you love., Choose an activity you’ll enjoy. You are more likely to continue exercising if you are doing something that you like. Read full story To learn more about our Sports Medicine practice, visit: UTHealthCare.org/Sports Medicine or to make an appointment, call 210-567-7678 . Online Medical Reviewer: Dan Brennan MD Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik…
If you've sprained your ankle, you know what severe pain is. But maybe that sprain was a strain or possibly even a break. The amount of pain in each case can be virtually equal. So, oftentimes the only way to find out what you have is to see a healthcare provider., Just the facts, Here are some facts on musculoskeletal injuries:, Sprains , are a stretch or tear of a ligament, the tissue connecting 2 bones. Ligaments stabilize and support the body's joints. For example, ligaments in the knee connect the upper leg with the lower leg. This lets you walk and run., Strains , are a twist, pull, or tear of a muscle and sometimes a tendon. Tendons are cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones., Breaks, are a fracture, chip, or complete break in bone, often caused by accidents, sports injuries, or bone weakness. Read full story To learn more about our Sports Medicine practice, visit: UTHealthCare.org/SportsMedicine or to make an appointment, call 210-567-7678 . Online Medical Reviewer: L Renee Watson MSN RN Online Medical Reviewer: Rahul Banerjee MD Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr…