The Vulnerability Of Achilles
As a baby, Achilles’ mother Thetis sought to make him immortal by plunging him into the River Styx, held only by his ankle. Engulfed in the magical water, Achilles was granted invulnerability to ... Read More...
The Advantages and Drawbacks To Staying On Your Feet At Work
While research on the dangers of prolonged sitting abounds, there's less of a discussion about the drawbacks of standing for too long. Pre-made and DIY standing work stations have helped thousands of workers to... Read More...
Want To Avoid Big Medical Bills? 7 Steps You Must Take Before Visiting Your Doctor
Recent headlines say it all. More consumers are facing huge medical bills and shock due to confusion over health insurance coverage.... Read More...
Athletes and Ibuprofen: Can Too Much Be Hazardous To Your Health?
Every day, people across the country take Ibuprofen to help ease the aches and pains of daily life. Many athletes, typically those in long, high-endurance events, often take Ibuprofen during the course of a rac... Read More...
PhRMA Le Enseña lo Que Debe Tener en Cuenta Para Entender los Seguros de Salud
Elegir adecuadamente un seguro de salud puede ser un gran reto teniendo en cuenta las múltiples opciones que ofrece el mercado. Pensando en las necesidades de los usuarios, el sitio web en espa... Read More...
PhRMA Proporciona Nuevos Recursos en Español sobre el Cuidado de la Salud
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) ha lanzado el sitio AccessBetterCoverage.com/espanol, un centro de recursos en español sobre la atención de la salud, el segu... Read More...
Bites, Stings, and Venomous Things: Outdoor Safety Tips For The Summer
Contributed by Dr. Avni Shah, DO, Pediatrician, Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Pflugerville
As our weather warms up and throughout the summer it's important to start thinking about snake and bug bite... Read More...
A Rising Thermostat Means Increased Chances Of Heat Stroke
Summer is here and many of us Central Texans are feeling the heat from these high temperatures. And while the temperatures can be uncomfortable, it can also be dangerous as the risk of heat-related illnes... Read More...
Finding Shades Of Grey To Beat Black And White Thinking
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry a French pilot, once said, “It seems that perfection is reached not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” It is this nev... Read More...
Soak Up The Sun: Are You Putting Yourself At Risk?
With summer kicking into full gear and the heat index on the rise, MD Monthly spoke with Dr. Susan Pike of the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Round Rock about the possibility of skin cancer and... Read More...