Category Archives: Adult Medicine

The Protein Boom Is Real. But for GLP-1 Users, Is More Always Better?

Part of Legacy Community Health’s GLP-1 Series Protein is everywhere right now. Walk into any grocery store, and you’ll find protein-fortified pasta, high-protein yogurt, and protein bars galore. According to the 2025 IFIC Food and Health Survey, 70% of Americans are actively trying to consume more protein, which is the top nutrient priority for the …

PCOS Has a New Name. What PMOS Means for You

If you have polycystic ovary syndrome, or suspect you might, you may have noticed the letters shifting lately. The condition long known as PCOS now has a new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS for short. The change followed the science. A global group of more than 50 academic, clinical, and patient organizations agreed …

How to Use Your Ozempic Pen: A Step-by-Step Guide

Clinical guidance from Legacy Community Health’s pharmacy team Starting a new medication like Ozempic is a significant step in managing your diabetes. Many patients have questions about using the injection pen correctly, and that’s completely normal. With proper guidance and practice, using your Ozempic pen will become a confident part of your daily routine. “Once …

Legacy Acres Homes Brings Quality Care Closer to Home

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Legacy Acres Homes, our newest clinic at 3011 W. Gulf Bank Road, officially celebrated its grand opening on October 2, after serving patients since this summer. The new location offers primary care, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. “Acres Homes has spent generations building something worth investing in, and families here deserve care that reflects …

Understanding Pink Eye: What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy

Pink eye, medically known as conjunctivitis, sends about 3 million kids home from school each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But it’s not just a childhood condition. Adults get it too, and it’s one of the most common reasons people of all ages end up at the doctor’s office with …

When Your Workout Becomes Your Worry: Understanding Exercise Addiction

You lace up your running shoes for the third time today. Your knee is throbbing, but you push through anyway. Your friend texts about dinner, but you can’t. You have to hit the gym. If you miss this workout, you’ll feel anxious, guilty, maybe even panicked.  Sound familiar? You might be dealing with something more serious than dedication.  The Dark Side of …

What Sleepless Nights Are Really Doing to the Aging Brain

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Why Z Drugs Miss the Mark Sleep gets harder as you age, and it happens to a lot of people. The frustrating part is that most older adults never bring it up with their doctor because they assume it’s just something they have to live with, but it isn’t. According to the Sleep Foundation, somewhere …

Eradicating Hepatitis in Houston: Why Testing, Prevention, and Treatment Matter

What if you had hepatitis and didn’t know it? Many people with hepatitis B or hepatitis C have no symptoms until serious liver damage has already occurred. That’s why testing is so important. Viral hepatitis remains a major public health concern, yet many people do not realize they are infected until complications develop. According to …

A Simple Guide to Hantavirus

Seeing stories of hantavirus in the news might leave you wondering what it means for you and your family. With hantavirus, as with any health concern, awareness is the best place to start. The facts about hantavirus are reassuring, but there are some things to consider, especially for people cleaning out garages, cabins, and storage …

A Lifetime of Taste: Legacy Community Health’s Guide to Flavor as You Age

As we move through life, our bodies undergo countless changes. Some we expect, like gray hair or a few wrinkles, and others that catch us by surprise. One change that surprises a lot of folks is how their sense of taste evolves over time. If you’ve noticed that your favorite foods don’t taste quite the …