Natalie Peters
Chances are you either know someone who has been affected by breast cancer or you have been diagnosed yourself. That’s because one in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes, making it...
It’s time to prepare for respiratory illness season. From fall through early spring, illnesses such as the flu, COVID-19 and RSV tend to spread more easily. Some people only experience minor symptoms when they get sick, but others can...
The number of older adults in our population is rising. The overall life expectancy in the U.S. is now 77.5 years, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, with many people living well into their 80s and 90s.
Aging...
Many Dallas County residents use septic tanks instead of public sanitary sewer lines, but septic systems require routine maintenance in order to work properly and to avoid any costly repairs.
If you have a septic system, keep in mind these...
Millions of Americans have high cholesterol, and many don’t know they have it. Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood that can build up inside your arteries and increase your risk of heart disease.
There are two types of...
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, which means one of America’s most beloved fall traditions -- tailgating and holding watch parties for football games -- will be starting soon.
Many of these events involve good food, but nothing...
The next school year is starting already, and it’s normal for students and their families to feel some jitters in anticipation of all the changes that come during this time.
Sometimes students can feel more than just those harmless butterflies,...
If you toss and turn at night, you’re not alone. Struggling to get a good night’s sleep is an issue for many adults.
Getting enough sleep is important for your whole body, including your brain function, immune system, heart health...
Most of us rely on our eyes to make sense of the world around us, but we don’t often stop to think about our eye health and how it affects other areas of our lives.
Children’s eye health is especially...
Staying hydrated isn’t only important for beating the summer heat. Drinking enough water is essential for your health year-round. Every part of your body needs water to function.
Hydration plays many roles such as:
• Regulating body temperature
• Lubricating joints to...
