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	Aging Health information especially for seniors. Older, wiser, sleepier? Tips for getting the rest you need. Read more Minor stroke too often ignored Too few people are familiar with the warning signs of stroke and the fact that stroke is always a medical emergency, according to a recent study. Read more Risk factors for stroke and how to control them What you can do to help protect yourself from stroke. Read more Yard and garden safety Take precautions while you're working in the yard. Read more Living with osteoporosis You can live an active, full life with this condition. Read more Allergies and Asthma Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems. Traveling with allergies and asthma Traveling to different parts of the country may expose you to different—and maybe more—allergens and asthma triggers than you're used to. Read more Bariatric surgery may make breathing easier The use of breathing medications, such as bronchodilator inhalers, inhaled corticosteroids and oral corticosteroids, drops after bariatric surgery, a study suggests. Read more Allergists offer tips for coping with high pollen levels Tips for coping with high pollen levels this spring. Read more Don't be idled by asthma: Treat it and play Exercise-induced asthma can be serious, but it doesn't have to keep you from being active. Read more Understanding sinusitis There are many options for dealing with sinus infections. Read more Arthritis Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints. Arthritis: Getting a good night's rest Quality sleep is especially important if you have arthritis. Read more Everyday tips for living with arthritis Try these tips to help you perform routine chores and household tasks without aggravating your arthritis. Read more Diagnosing arthritis The first step toward treating the disease. Read more Baby boomers: When the diagnosis is arthritis It may seem like you're too young for arthritis, but increasingly, this disease is something baby boomers have to cope with. Read more What is reactive arthritis (Reiter's syndrome)? Reactive arthritis is a rare but treatable form of this debilitating disease. Read more Cancer Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies. Recovering after cancer treatment Tips to help you heal. Read more Tamoxifen, raloxifene both help prevent breast cancer, study confirms Each medicine has pros and cons, according to the newest results of a major, ongoing study. Read more Fruits and vegetables provide modest protection against cancer, study finds A study found that every 200 grams—the equivalent of two servings—of fruits and vegetables a person ate each day lead to a small but statistically significant reduction in his or her overall cancer risk. Read more Telling your children you have cancer Honesty is best. Read more Skin cancer 101 Find out how to prevent and detect skin cancer, and how doctors treat it. Read more Children and Parenting Tips for keeping kids healthy. Moles in children: What parents need to know It’s a good idea to know what normal moles look like—and when to talk to your child’s doctor. Read more Children's liquid Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl products recalled The products have been recalled because they may have been improperly manufactured. Parents and caregivers should not give these products to children. Read more Spanking may make kids more aggressive, study suggests Children whose moms spank them regularly at age 3 tend to exhibit more aggressive behavior at age 5 than kids who are not spanked or who are not spanked very often. Read more What teen bones need Healthy bones are a life-long project. Read more How much sleep do children need? Check out some general guidelines. Read more Diabetes Helpful tips for people with diabetes. Diabetes: Keep an eye out for high blood pressure As many as two out of three adults with diabetes also have high blood pressure. Read more Tight blood sugar control not linked to death in people with diabetes after all A new analysis of the ACCORD study found that tight blood sugar control wasn't responsible for an increase in deaths after all. However, researchers still don't know why some people in the study died prematurely. Read more Combination therapy best for diabetic eye disease, study suggests A study found that a combination of injections and laser treatment is more effective at treating diabetic macular edema than laser therapy alone. Read more Helping kids manage diabetes Kids with diabetes need to learn to manage the disease on their own, but parents need to stay involved to ensure that the disease is kept under control. Read more What is Charcot's foot? A condition often linked to nerve damage caused by diabetes. Read more Health News Recent research findings and health updates. Report calls for new approach to shaking Americans' salt habit Despite decades of voluntary efforts by the food industry to cut back on sodium in foods, Americans continue to get too much salt in their diets, according to a new report. Read more Allergists offer tips for coping with high pollen levels Tips for coping with high pollen levels this spring. Read more Minor stroke too often ignored Too few people are familiar with the warning signs of stroke and the fact that stroke is always a medical emergency, according to a recent study. Read more Spanking may make kids more aggressive, study suggests Children whose moms spank them regularly at age 3 tend to exhibit more aggressive behavior at age 5 than kids who are not spanked or who are not spanked very often. Read more Fruits and vegetables provide modest protection against cancer, study finds A study found that every 200 grams—the equivalent of two servings—of fruits and vegetables a person ate each day lead to a small but statistically significant reduction in his or her overall cancer risk. Read more Heart Health Information on heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions. Stroke: Know the signs, act fast Stroke symptoms are always an emergency. Read more Minor stroke too often ignored Too few people are familiar with the warning signs of stroke and the fact that stroke is always a medical emergency, according to a recent study. Read more Study spotlights importance of filling prescriptions after heart procedure People who don't quickly fill their blood-thinner prescription after getting a stent increase their risk for heart attack and death, according to new research. Read more Report calls for new approach to shaking Americans' salt habit Despite decades of voluntary efforts by the food industry to cut back on sodium in foods, Americans continue to get too much salt in their diets, according to a new report. Read more How high blood pressure affects the body Along with heart attacks, having high blood pressure increases your risk for stroke, kidney disease and blindness. Read more Men's Health Health information especially for men. When men battle brittle bones Osteoporosis can affect men too. Read more Sleep apnea linked to increased stroke risk Even mild sleep apnea is a risk for men, according to a study. Read more Do you have a sleep disorder? Answer a few questions about your sleep habits to determine if you might have a sleep disorder. Read more Risk factors for stroke and how to control them What you can do to help protect yourself from stroke. Read more Learning you have high blood pressure What you'll need to know to help get high blood pressure under control. Read more Nutrition and Fitness Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight. The DASH diet vs. hypertension Adopting this special eating plan can pay big dividends in your long-term health. Read more Report calls for new approach to shaking Americans' salt habit Despite decades of voluntary efforts by the food industry to cut back on sodium in foods, Americans continue to get too much salt in their diets, according to a new report. Read more Preventing high blood pressure Try these tips to lower or prevent high blood pressure. Read more Exercise to help keep bones strong Using your bones will help keep them strong. Read more Arthritis: How much exercise is too much? Know when to say when. Read more Women's Health Health information especially for women. Osteoporosis: Battling brittle bones Prevention is the key to protecting yourself from this bone-weakening disease. Read more Tamoxifen, raloxifene both help prevent breast cancer, study confirms Each medicine has pros and cons, according to the newest results of a major, ongoing study. Read more Walking reduces women's stroke risk, study finds The study found that women who walked two or more hours per week or who usually walked at a brisk pace—3 miles per hour or faster—had a significantly lower risk of stroke than women who didn’t walk for exercise. Read more Why women should know about stroke Six out of every 10 stroke deaths occur in women. Read more Blood pressure control important for women Paying attention to your blood pressure can make a big difference in your health. Read more	Related Links Calendar of Events BryanLGH Physician Network Locations LifePointe The Shops at BryanLGH CarePages Health Information 55Plus
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