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Two years and counting into the pandemic, many mysteries about the virus endure, but few affect as many […] What doctors are learning about ‘long COVID’
Months after Cyndia Moore suffered a massive stroke, the Sachse grandmother is back in the classroom working as […] Longtime teacher’s recovery in full bloom after stroke
In the past 13 years, retired educator David Grebel has logged enough miles on his bicycle to circle […] VIDEO: Cyclist survives heart attack during 47-mile bike ride
Going “gluten free” seems like a healthy idea, if we’re to believe all those labels on supermarket shelves […] When a gluten-free diet might be right for you
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Chest pain and shortness of breath may be the most common warning signs of a heart attack, but […] Surprising heart attack signs, from a toothache to shoulder pain
The pandemic has disrupted the commitments of countless women to get their annual mammograms, and Grand Prairie educator […] Moral of this author’s story: Don’t put off mammograms
Alcoholic liver disease often invokes images of heavy drinking over many years, but even a shorter time frame […] How the pandemic made liver disease worse
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Just as Susan Rogers went to investigate sirens outside her Arlington home one night in January, she suffered […] For this stroke survivor, thinking FAST was a godsend
The violence in Ukraine has taken over our news feeds, and the Russian invasion is hard to ignore, […] Help your children cope with the war in Ukraine
As a chaplain who served 37 years in the U.S. Air Force, Mark McDaniel understands better than most […] How this pastor mistook a heart attack for heartburn
It wasn’t that long ago that colon cancer was a worry reserved for middle age, and a colonoscopy […] ‘Early age’ colon cancer a growing threat
Lung cancer claims more American lives each year than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined, and with thousands […] Lung cancer screening is simple — and could be a …
Accidental falls are a fact of life, no matter your age or fitness level. However, as we grow […] Preventing falls a critical step to staying active as a …
Cases of COVID-19 are dropping around the world as the pandemic descends from its lofty Omicron-fueled heights, but […] Stealth Omicron and COVID-19’s ‘best case scenario’
It’s no secret that getting enough sleep is essential to our health. But did you know that a […] The ‘perfect’ bedtime and other heart-healthy sleep tips