8 Myths About Cancer

8 Myths About Cancer

What causes cancer and what is just a myth? These days it can be difficult to tell the difference as nearly everything, from cell phones to foods, has someone telling you it causes extreme side effects like cancer. So how do you distinguish the difference? We have...
8 Healthier Options at the Texas State Fair

8 Healthier Options at the Texas State Fair

September in Texas brings football, fall, and the State Fair of Texas! Beginning September 24 it’s time to loosen your belt and dive into some state fair food that is deep-fried, covered in powdered sugar and served on a stick. Not to forget Corn Dogs, Funnel Cakes,...
8 Diseases Threatening Women’s Health

8 Diseases Threatening Women’s Health

While health issues such as heart disease and cancer can affect both men and women, the symptoms, characteristics, and types these diseases can greatly differ. Be sure you are aware of your risks, it could help save your life! Heart DiseaseBreast-CancerColon...
High Blood Pressure and the American Heart

High Blood Pressure and the American Heart

Part of a routine doctor’s visit is to have your blood pressure checked. The nurse straps your arm, puts a stethoscope to your artery, pumps up the balloon, and says some numbers. 90/60, 120/80, or 130/80 Then the nurse says something like “seems a little high...
Avoid the Holiday Heart Attack

Avoid the Holiday Heart Attack

The holidays can be the most stressful and overwhelming times of the year. This is due to a number of reasons, but the most common tend to deal with the holiday stress of finances, traveling, and entertaining. Many times this can lead to holiday depression...