More than a third of adults arenāt getting enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Medical research shows a lack of sleep affects your physical health, safety (think driving while drowsy), and mental health.
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āAdding geriatric services allows us to better serve the needs of our aging communities,ā says Dr. Patricia Hayes, Legacyās Director of Family Medicine. āItās a pressing need and another way for us to drive healthy change in our communities.ā Ā Ā
Preeclampsia is high blood pressure during pregnancy or soon after delivery, which can cause seizures, kidney and liver damage, and in some cases, death. Itās on the rise in Texas and the leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide.
The New Year is a time of renewal for many. People often focus on resolutions such as exercising, healthy eating, improving their career or giving up smoking or drinking. But Iād like to suggest an additional approach to renewal for this coming year. Letās focus on renewal from a position of gratitude.
Cold and flu season is upon us. Thatās the bad news. The good news is that there are things you can do to prevent your kids from catching or spreading the viruses. Here are our top five recommendations.
āWeāre all addicted to something,ā Felicia Sexton said. āIt could be food, negative thinking, overworking or drugs and alcohol. Because Iāve overcome addiction, and have been able to restore my health and body, I now want to help patients at Legacy do the same.ā
After three miscarriages, Keyla Miguel, 34, was told she may not be able to have another child. And doctors said that if she did become pregnant she would be considered critical and have to be put on bed rest. But then she came to Legacyās Southwest Clinic.
Each time she prepares for a fitness class, Legacy volunteer Jennafer Hamilton looks out into the crowd of eager school-aged children and parents who renew her commitment to volunteer. āThe smiles. Itās really just about the smiles,ā she says.
At the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Emerging Leaders Forum, held last week in D.C., state elected leaders from around the country, including Texas Representative Eric Johnson, convened to hear about the direction of the Democratic Party.
At least once a week a new patient will respond, āIām bipolarā when asked about their symptoms and the reason for their visit. They usually describe a history of being happy one minute then sad or angry the next. In everyday conversations, having mood swings is often equated with being bipolar, but bipolar disorder is more complex than just mood swings.