Prevention Archives

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Essential oils are popular — really popular. With claims as a natural remedy to boost immunity, improve mood, […]

Essential oils: A guide

Anna Robbins represents Methodist Health System and raises drowning prevention awareness at Rose Park in Mansfield.

The tragic loss of her son turned Anna Robbins first to advocacy, then to joining others on their […]

A mother’s grief leads to helping others

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Every 40 seconds in the United States, someone has a heart attack. In a year, that adds up […]

5 things you need to know after a heart attack

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BY JERRI LOCKE How to manage stress while caring for parents and children at the same time Growing […]

Adults living the “sandwich life” face new challenges

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BY STACY COVITZ From vaccines to your traveling pharmacy, it’s best to be prepared Travel is one of […]

Ready for vacation? Don’t forget your travel medicine

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Look into your pet’s eyes gazing at you with unconditional devotion. Feel your body relax and your mind […]

Paws for stress relief: How pets can help your health

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Think of all the things that make noise — your appliances, your car, your co-workers. Life’s chaos and […]

Local spots provide a quiet break from the noise

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Do you have your mom’s smile and your dad’s blue eyes? Although we inherit certain physical traits and […]

Decoding DNA: Your dad’s health might impact yours

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BY MIA SIMON When you go to the “doctor’s office,” it makes sense that you’d expect to see […]

Dispelling myths about nurse practitioners

Three doctors, two men and one woman, stand in the hospital atrium wearing white coats, one has a stethoscope.

They’re the first people we see when we have a cough or back pain, and they’re the first […]

How we’re addressing Texas’ primary care doctor shortage

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The average person is made up of 60 percent water. Needless to say, hydration is very important. Fluid […]

Eat these foods to stay hydrated

WATCH: Neurosurgeon Randall Graham, MD, discusses how good posture can keep your spine strong and healthy on the […]

VIDEO: Strengthen your golf game and spine with good posture

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BY JAN ARRANT Oh, the achy, sniffling, sneezing, stuffy-head, and fever misery that is the flu. I had […]

Understanding flu symptoms from a firsthand perspective

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Is your morning routine missing something important, like breakfast? “Breakfast really is the most important meal of the […]

Quick picks for a healthy breakfast

When you feel an achy pain in your stomach or can’t seem hold food down, you’ll likely grab […]

Stomach cancer: A silent threat against your health

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On a beautiful Saturday morning, you and your best friend sit down on the patio of your favorite […]

Would you know a stroke if you saw it?

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BY JERRI LOCKE Growing up, I remember friends daring each other to lick a 9-volt battery. If it […]

Self care can help you take care of others

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As an açaí craze officially sweeps the nation, the Amazonian berry is showing up in smoothies, pureed bowls […]

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