February is American Heart Month! Read the full article here to learn 5 ways to keep your heart happy and healthy. Many forms of heart disease are preventable or treatable, make sure you take the proper steps to keep yourself healthy so that you may improve your overall wellness and live your best life with the ones you love. Make an appointment with a primary care provider to help lower your…
Now there's a healthier way to eat Tex-Mex! Listen as David Cadena, MD, explains the benefits of a Mediterranean style diet and how you can create healthy meals that include your favorites., Become the healthiest you, Our board-certified physicians are sharing up-to-date information and answering questions about today's most popular health topics at our, Healthy Living Seminars ., , These quarterly seminars are free and all are welcome! See our upcoming topics and RSVP to attend .,
Read the article from SA Woman Our upcoming Heart to Heart Women's Health Conference is an opportunity for women to gain valuable health insights from our medical experts to be active in protecting their and their loved ones’ health. Ildiko Agoston, MD, FACC, FASE, FASNC, Women's Health Conference Chair spoke with SA Woman about the benefits of attending the conference and what women in our…
Read the full article here. Staying physically active can be challenging when trying to maintain a work life balance. When staying sedentary for prolonged periods of time, it is nice to be able to move around and stretch out those muscles. Here are five exercises you can do at your desk to get the blood flowing and help you be more active. If pain or stiffness is making it hard for you to stay…
The brain is the body's command center; it controls our memories, emotions, thoughts, and motor skills. With our brain being responsible for so many functions it's important to maintain it's health. Click here to read the full article and learn new ways to help keep your brain healthy. Are you worried about your brain health? Talk with a UT Health San Antonio primary care provider about your…
Every parent experiences it, the constant cycle of the sniffles. If your child isn't sick this week, they may be sick next week. Recently broadcasted on NPR, Maria Godoy spoke with Rachel Pearson, MD, about how children are usually the source for germs and getting a household sick. Listen in on NPR's website to hear the discussion on why this year was tougher on little kids versus the past couple…
Listen to our latest episode of Health Zone , and learn about Concussions with Cassandra Olson-Williams, DO. In this episode Olson-Williams discusses how important it is to be evaluated following a concussion and how some student athletes fail to recognize they've even had a concussion. She goes on to explain how concussions can affect you now and in the future. If you have suffered from a…
Read the full story about this study on Medscape's website. Difficulty concentrating, headaches and trouble sleeping are some of the burdens that children may suffer after having a concussion. A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that children who return to school within 2 days of their concussion have improved symptoms. Caitlyn Mooney, MD, pediatrician and sports medicine…
There has been an uptick in RSV and flu cases this season and many have wondered why. Tess Barton, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, explains that the recent surge in RSV and flu cases is likely caused by some changes in our normal behavior patterns. Keep yourself and our little ones healthy. Learn how to recognize RSV versus the flu and how to…
youngwomaat doc Signs and symptoms of cervical cancer are often confused with symptoms that women may experience through their menstrual cycle. It is important for women to schedule regular health check ups and cervical screenings to ensure that they are healthy and do not have cervical cancer. Annual screenings and check-ups are can be scheduled at our Ob/Gyn practice. Yasmin Lyons, DO at UT…