It seems that the more we know, the more we don’t know. New research is constantly emerging on a variety of health topics, but there is a common underlying theme — hormone balance. Did you know that men lose 3 percent of their testosterone a year starting around age 30, or that symptoms of estrogen … [Read more...]

About one-third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing problems. Roughly half the people who are 85 and older have hearing loss. Hearing loss has many causes, symptoms, and effects when untreated over time. It is the most common sensory deficit in the elderly, and it is becoming a … [Read more...]

Alzheimer’s disease can cause instances of confusion, fright and frustration for the person with Alzheimer’s disease as well as for loved ones and caregivers. Here is a list of tips to achieve better communication. The most debilitative and indicative symptom of Alzheimer’s disease is the gradual … [Read more...]

Someday, doctors might specifically attack diseased cells and – at the same time – protect the normal, healthy cells fighting infections and inflammation caused by treatments. Supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health-Small Business Innovation Research(SBIR/STTR), a team of Texas … [Read more...]

At some point in life, chances are you’ll be taking a trip to the emergency room (ER). Approximately 120 million Americans do every year and according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 24 percent of seniors aged 65 and older made at least one visit to the ER in 2010. But how … [Read more...]

Bryan started as a small-town stop along the state’s expanding railway system. One of the first settlers to the area was William Joel Bryan, the nephew of Stephen F. Austin. The town was named “Bryan” in William Joel Bryan’s honor. On August 19, 1867, the first train steamed into Bryan. Since that … [Read more...]

Colorectal cancer – or cancer of the large intestine – is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths for both men and women in the United States. However, it is also considered one of the most preventable cancers. With regular screenings, polyps – or unwanted growths in the colon – can be … [Read more...]

Can a robot clean a hospital room just as well as a person? According to Chetan Jinadatha, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine and chief of infectious diseases at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, that is indeed the … [Read more...]

If you went to see your doctor for an annual physical and he told you he could prescribe something that could help you improve your cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, strengthen your bones, and brighten your mood, you would almost certainly want to try it. What if your doctor also said this … [Read more...]

Teeth are amazing. They enable us to enjoy all kinds of food; pull the cover off a straw while driving; flash approving smiles and generally signal to the world we are happy. Yet, for some people, missing or failing teeth take away many of the abilities and a good amount of the happiness most of us … [Read more...]

A sunset over the Mediterranean Sea, a perfectly poached salmon on a bed of roasted vegetables and a glass of fine red wine in your hand. This may sound like a dream-like vacation, but it could also be your everyday… well, everything except for the sunset.A sunset over the Mediterranean Sea, a … [Read more...]

Elder-Aid, a small, non-profit organization in historic Downtown Bryan, was established in 1990 as an organization to assist the elderly in remaining independent in the community for as long as possible. The founder of Elder-Aid, Sara Loeppert, envisioned an organization that could serve the elderly … [Read more...]

It seems like new technology is emerging every minute, but there is no reason you shouldn’t jump on board the technology train. Learning computer skills is not just about accessing information. It is the tool now for keeping in touch with family members. I won’t even go into the health benefits that … [Read more...]

Many of us strive for the perfect, bright white smile that lights up a room. For some, people, this means bleaching, bleaching and more bleaching; but is it possible to over bleach? Are there any unintended consequences on our pursuit toward the perfect smile? While there aren’t any major health … [Read more...]

Daylight savings has officially arrived, which means most of us are struggling with getting up in complete darkness and going to bed an hour earlier. But for many, sleep never comes easy, no matter the time of the year. For those who constantly find themselves staring at the clock in the wee hours … [Read more...]