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Preventing Childhood Obesity

Tips For Parents To Help Their Kids Maintain A Healthy Weight
You’ve probably read about it in newspapers and seen it on the news: in the United States, the number of children with obesity has …

Have No Fear

Sedation Dentistry Can Help You To Receive The Dental Care You Need
ByJudy Latta
Did you know that your oral health is critical to your overall wellness? Regular dental care is imperative for keeping your teeth healthy …

Texas A&M Tackles Opioid Epidemic

The Opioid Task Force will be focal point for issues addressing the problem and its impact on Texas
With the federal government declaring a public health emergency, the growing opioid epidemic in America has become more visible with more …

Get Your Summer Beach Body Back

Numerous Non-Surgical Fat Reduction Techniques Are Now Available
By Judy Latta
Summer is here, and as the weather heats up, it’s time to dig out those swimsuits, tank tops and shorts. Trips to the beach and pool, …

Mommy Makeover

Surgical Restoration Of The Post-Pregnancy Body
By Judy Latta
Motherhood can be one of the most rewarding phases of life, but for some women, a struggle with unwanted bodily changes from pregnancy and breastfeeding can be disheartening …

What should you know about your heart rate?

Heart Rate, Also Known As Pulse, Is An Important Heart-Health Gauge
Even if you’re not an athlete, knowledge about your heart rate can help you monitor your fitness level — and it might even help …

More Fiber, Less Inflammation?

Eating A High-Fiber Diet May Help Reduce This Factor In Arthritis
Eating a high-fiber diet can yield many rewards. Fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and whole grains provide a boost of vitamins, minerals, protein and healthy nutrients. …

Genetics of Diabetes

Understanding The Traits That Lead To The Disease And How It Can Be Prevented
You’ve probably wondered how you developed diabetes. You may worry that your children will develop it too.
Unlike some traits, diabetes does not …

Stop Feeding Your Kids “Kid Food”

Doctor Yum Dishes Up Important Reasons To Skip The Typical Kid-Related Food And Opt For More Nutritious Options
By Dr. Nimali Fernando and Heidi DiEugenio
According to the National Institutes of Health, on any given day one-third of …

Put Your Best Smile Forward

Porcelain Veneers Are An Effective And Affordable Solution For Improving Your Smile
By Judy Latta
Put your best foot forward.” This idiom encourages us to do what it takes to make a good first impression, but maybe …

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Learn The Facts About This Second Leading Cause Of Death From Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancer. Colorectal cancer affects …

Treating Obesity as a Disease

A roadmap to losing weight and keeping it off
According to guidelines released by the American Heart As­sociation, American College of Cardiology and The Obesity Society, doctors should consider obesity a disease and more actively treat …

Periodontal Disease

Steps to prevent it from forming and progressing
Periodontal plastic surgery is de­signed to restore form and function to the gum tissue, periodontal ligament, and the bone that supports your teeth or an individual tooth. The …

Feel Comfortable in Your Own Skin with Body Lift Surgery

Body lift surgery can improve your body’s shape and tone
By Judy Latta
Have you lost a massive amount of weight but still feel self-conscious because your new, thinner body lacks tone? Significant weight-loss, whether through diet …

Have Diabetes? Five Simple Steps to Help Keep Your Feet Healthy

Never ignore an open sore on the foot
If you have diabetes and think you are otherwise healthy, it can be easy to ignore the doctor’s good advice.
But that can catch up with you. One of …

Nosing Around

What you need to know if you are considering rhinoplasty
By Judy Latta
Can a “nose job” boost your social standing? A new study published in the Journal of the American Med­ical Association suggests that people who …

Managing Arthritis is More Than Treating Pain

The goal of treatment is to prevent long-term joint and organ damage
Over 50 million Americans have arthritis, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. If you’re one of them, all you …

Make Healthy Carbohydrate Choices

A Variety Of Delicious Meals And Snacks Will Hit The Spot
How much and what type of foods you eat makes a difference in your general health, and especially if you are managing diabetes. If you …

Overcome Emotional Eating, Lose Weight and Improve Health

Nine Tips From A Psychologist And Author
Negative emotions often cause people to eat when they are bored, angry or already full, says New York Times-bestselling author Dr. Susan Albers, a nationally recognized psychologist who …

Diet and Physical Activity: What’s the Cancer Connection?

Learn How To Lower Your Risk Of Developing This Disease
Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins in October. While cancer is a complex group of diseases with many possible causes – such as smoking, sun exposure, viruses, …

Say Cheese!

Whiter Teeth Will Make You Smile
By Judy Latta
A bright, white, picture-perfect smile can do wonders for your appearance, self-esteem and confidence. According to a survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), almost all …

Stop Feeding Your Kids “Kid Food”

Doctor Yum Dishes Up Important Reasons To Skip The Typical Kid-Related Food And Opt For More Nutritious Options
By Dr. Nimali Fernando and Heidi DiEugenio
According to the National Institutes of Health, on any given day one-third …

Dental Implants

The Next Best Thing To Natural Teeth
By Judy Latta
A strong, healthy smile can do wonders for your confidence and is critical to your overall health and well-being. Unhealthy and missing teeth can interfere with eating, …

Study Shows Intestinal Bacteria May Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

The Production Of The Metabolite Indolepropionic Acid Is Boosted By A Fiber-Rich Diet
A high concentration of indolepropionic acid in the blood serum protects against type 2 diabetes, shows a new study from the University of …