It is possible for home gardeners in Central Texas to have their landscapes and eat them too. At least that is the conclusion of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturists in Bexar and Travis counties. Daphne Richards, AgriLife Extension horticulturist for Travis County, said there … [Read more...]

An outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) has recently been reported in South Korea and China. Frightening, given that nearly thirty percent of those that contract the virus die and that in this age of air travel, any person – and the viruses he or she is carrying – … [Read more...]

As hurricane season begins in June, it is crucial to know how to prepare for weather emergencies. Whether you live on the coast or several miles inland, you can be affected by hurricanes, tropical storms or flooding that will occur starting in hurricane season through late November. “Planning and … [Read more...]

Dear Jen, My wife Margie and I are about to embark on our first summer of retirement. We’re making big travel plans for the upcoming months (mostly because I don’t think Margie can take many more days with me puttering around the house and messing up her daily routine). We’re taking the road to see … [Read more...]

Falls can become more common and more serious as people age. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help prevent them. Here are some tips. Identify the health factors that can increase your risk for falling-poor eyesight, reduced reaction time, a decline in muscle strength, and … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Jack Worbington and Don Kellett for winning our prizes at the Senior Expo last week. … [Read more...]

You wake up with a terrible headache, a sore muscle or yesterday’s sunburn is bothering you, and shuffle your way to your medicine cabinet. You open the cabinet, hoping to find something to help with the pain and discomfort, but find yourself faced with three choices: Advil, Aleve and Tylenol. Which … [Read more...]

Hospice use among Medicare beneficiaries has grown substantially, suggesting greater awareness of and access to hospice services. The Medicare hospice benefit covers palliative and support services for beneficiaries with a life expectancy of six months or less. Once hospice services are elected, the … [Read more...]

As temperatures rise, snow melts, and days grow longer, you might get the urge to do a deep clean of your home. Pulling out old or unworn clothes, reorganizing closets, and donating unwanted household goods is a great way to kick off spring cleaning. As you dust, sort, and purge clutter, don’t … [Read more...]

Hope Pregnancy Center is expanding its reach to help women and their partners in the community with the opening of a new STD testing clinic off of East 29th Street in Bryan. “We are going to call it Testing 4 U,” said Tracy Frank, Executive Director of Hope Pregnancy Centers. “Our logo will be T4U. … [Read more...]

In 2015, the income limits were increased for Extra Help Paying for Prescription Drugs and Medicare Savings Program. These programs help pay for Part D Prescription Drug Plan costs, Medicare Part B premiums and depending on your income could pay for Part A&B deductibles and co-insurance … [Read more...]

No location on the planet escapes the devastating toll of tuberculosis (TB), the second deadliest infectious disease worldwide. A critical challenge in the TB fight is the reality that the disease hits citizens hardest in areas with the least resources to fight it. Participants at the George H.W. … [Read more...]

According to the doctors at Brazos Vein Institute, your diet has a direct effect on the development and progression of varicose veins. Eating nutritious foods not only helps to maintain your weight, it also strengthens your veins and aids in healthy blood circulation. So, what types of foods should … [Read more...]