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by A. Brooke Hall, DO We all know the old saying: Change is inevitable. Our minds may accept the notion, but sometimes it’s a little harder to accept emotionally. While we can’t control all the changes in our lives, we can control many of them. In fact, Change can be good! Nothing is more empowering […]

by Chong Joy Yun, MD Summertime is synonymous with fun in the sun, especially for those who enjoy the long hours and abundant water activities. The down side is that all that sun can damage the skin. “It’s easy to forget that the skin is the body’s largest organ,” says Chong Yun, M.D., a board-certified […]

by Atiq Budhani, DO Living in Texas means one thing’s for certain—summer will be HOT! While we take it for granted that Mother Nature will serve up plenty of toasty temperatures between now and October, we all need to remember that every year people die from heat stroke. “Heat stroke is caused by prolonged exposure […]

What’s the old saying? Expect the unexpected. It’s a great reminder to be prepared for accidents and injuries that can happen at home. In fact, more accidents actually happen at home than anywhere else. That’s why Denise Bruckerhoff, D.O., a board-certified internal medicine physician with USMD Midlothian, says it’s important to put together a first […]

By Dr. Joshua Beck With age, it is common for bladder tissue to become less stretchy and to weaken. This decreases the amount of holding capacity of urine in the bladder, which increases trips to the restroom. It may also cause urine leakage challenges, such as urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence can occur in men and […]

By Mohit Joshipura, M.D. Americans are snackers. We consume more snacks than any other country in the world—nearly $30 billion worth of chips, pretzels, nuts, crackers and popcorn every year. And that doesn’t even include cookies and candy! We’re bombarded with ads for crunchy this and gooey that. Colorful displays in grocery stores, zip-in-and-zip-out convenience […]

By Alyssa H. Tran, DO As an older adult, you might think you’re too old to improve your heart health. I have an 88-year-old patient who would prove you wrong. She has Type 2 diabetes and a history of heart disease, but that hasn’t stopped her from making changes that have helped her reach her […]

by Haley Newton, DO It’s May—National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Each year, the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition encourages Americans to be more active. “This month is a fantastic time to put your focus on exercise and moving your body,” says Haley Newton, D.O., a family medicine physician with USMD Las Colinas […]

By Carol Zernial, WellMed Charitable Foundation Executive Director Caregiving can actually be very similar to trying to conquer the seven kingdoms or the known world. Just like the HBO series, A Game of Thrones, caregiving has its own magical qualities, mythical beasts, loyal banner men and women, and schemers who may be working against us. […]

by Hedieh Davanloo, MD Not all old habits are good habits—especially as we age. If you’ve been taking a prescription medication for a long time or a combination of vitamins for a long time “just because you always have,” it’s time to get guidance from your primary-care doctor. And this means a thorough review of […]