We have heard throughout our lives that sitting too close to the TV and reading with low light will hurt our eyes but, which of these facts are actually true and which are just myths? It is important to be aware of eye facts and myths so that you can continue to keep your eyes in good health. Learn what is fact and what is fiction and read the full story here . Learn more about UT Health San…
More women today are choosing to wait to start their families for a variety of reasons. Although there are great benefits to waiting there are also great risks involved. Once a woman has reached the age of thirty-five she is considered to be of "advanced maternal age". What this means is that she is at higher risk of diabetes, an elevated BMI and high blood pressure. Many women who are…
Beginning Monday, July 10 through Sunday, July 23 the street leading to UT Health Hill Country from the I-10 West access road will be closed due to construction. The affected road is expected to reopen Monday, July 24. Access to UT Health Hill Country location will be available by the alternate routes shown on the map below: Hill Country Road Closure Mao To learn more about UT Health Hill Country…
Snacks are a game day must-have, but many fan faves aren't the healthiest. Here are ten tasty recipes to help you enjoy the yummy goodness of game day while avoiding empty calories. Want to know if changing your everyday diet can better fuel your body? Schedule an appointment with one of our diabetes, obesity and metabolic health specialists . Get all the details about these 'Top Ten' recipes…
If you haven’t heard, there’s a 19-year-old, 7-foot-5 basketball phenom in town. The San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama in last week’s NBA Draft. His talent is getting a lot of attention from sports fans around the world. But it’s his physique that has sports medicine providers talking, including Thomas DeBerardino, an orthopaedic surgeon at UT Health Physicians with experience…, Read more, Learn more about our orthopaedics program or request an appointment online .
An inspiring and educational discussion took place on June 7 at our "Think Science: Dementia in South Texas" event. Read the full story here to learn more about the event and the details of the discussion. Preventative measures to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke are known but, there are many unknowns when it comes to dementia. In this discussion the intersection of brain and body…
There are many diets to choose from, but how do you decide which diet is best for you? Whether you control your carb or, sugar intake or dive into the keto diet, there are many factors to consider to be successful. Learn the pros and cons of these diets and see if any fit your lifestyle. Read the full story and all the details of these diets on MySanAntonio.com. To learn more about improving your…
A big thanks to the Sports Medicine team at UT Health Physicians for making our annual free sports physicals event such a success. More than 200 students received their 2023-2024 school-required physical at the UTSA Convocation Center earlier this month. Thank you also to all the students and parents who attended! Mark your calendars and check back here. Next year's event will be held at UTSA on…
Heart disease, kidney failure and stroke can all be caused by high blood pressure. Minimize your risk by following these four steps for keeping your blood pressure in check. 1. Safely lose excess weight 2. Reduce sodium in your diet 3. Add potassium to your diet 4. Limit your alcohol intake Dig deeper into how you can use these tips to reduce your blood pressure by reading the full article on…
Read the full story on San Antonio Woman here . Endometriosis is a condition that many women suffer from; it is when the endometrial tissue that normally lines the uterus starts to grow in other places. It can cause severe pain in the pelvic region and make it difficult to become pregnant. Belinda Yauger, MD, and Anne Porter, MD, describe the warning signs and treatments for endometriosis and…