Knee pain? Strengthen Your Knee and Alleviate the Ache with These Tips Dr. Coy Wright is an orthopedic surgeon at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Brenham. Knee pain can be frustrating and prohibitive. It can keep you from … [Read more...]
Hog Splash 2019
Hog Splash 2019 Article & Photos provided by Hospice Brazos Valley By the time August rolls around, you’ve already been to every pool and splash pad more times than you can count and everyone is looking for a creative way to beat the heat. You can put an exclamation mark at the end of your … [Read more...]
10 Important Health Screenings
10 Important Health Screenings Article Courtesy of CHI St. Joseph The physicians at CHI St. Joseph Health understand that health needs change as you age. The risks for certain conditions increase over time, making health screenings more important as we mature. Make sure you are aware of these 10 … [Read more...]
Why are Farmers’ Markets Important?
Why are Farmers' Markets Important? CARRIE & TODD PARRIS : No Worries Cattle Co. (Iola, TX) Carrie: Farmers markets are important to our local community so that we can provide fresh, locally-produced, and healthy products. You get to know the person who grows your food, and you keep things … [Read more...]
Summer Heat
Summer Heat Article provided by | Adult Protective Services/Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services (DFPS) According to the Centers for Disease Control, hundreds of people across the United States die and millions are at risk of getting sick every year from heat-related illnesses. Most of … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Original Recipe by | allrecipes.com Ingredients: 2 cups water 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 cubes chicken bouillon 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, smashed 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1/2 teaspoon … [Read more...]
The Importance of Companionship for Caregivers
The Importance of Companionship for Caregivers Article Courtesy of CHI St. Joseph While rewarding in many ways, caring for a loved one with a condition like Alzheimer’s disease can require more work than a full-time job. Between taking them to different appointments, picking up medications, … [Read more...]
Differences Between In-Home Care Services
Differences Between In-Home Care Services Article provided by | Right At Home In-Home Care & Assistance When an older loved one or adult with a disability needs caring support at home, it can feel daunting to know which professional care services are best. Who can help with bathing and meals? … [Read more...]
Summer Skin Safety for Seniors
Summer Skin Safety for Seniors Article by Comfort Keepers There are obvious cosmetic benefits to taking good care of our skin. More importantly, good skincare plays a big role in our overall health, especially for seniors. Because of the natural changes that occur in skin as we age, the summer … [Read more...]
Common Scams and How To Protect Yourself
“Attention: The IRS is filing a lawsuit against you…” COMMON SCAMS AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Information provided by usa.gov | Article by: Hannah Holbrook IRS Imposter Scams Has someone contacted you pretending to be work for the IRS? The imposter may have contacted you by phone, email, … [Read more...]
Mental Health in Stressful Times – First Thursday event by The Aggie Women Network
Mental Health in Stressful Times – First Thursday event by The Aggie Women Network Article & Photos by Lizzie West The first Thursday of each month from September through April, The Aggie Women partner with Texas A&M’s Women’s Resource Center to host events with the sole purpose of … [Read more...]
2019 Go Red For Women Luncheon: Photos & Fun
2019 Go Red For Women Luncheon: Photos & Fun Folks from all over the Brazos Valley came together for the 2019 Go Red for Women Luncheon hosted at the Hilton Hotel & Conference Center in College Station, Texas yesterday. What ensued was lots of laughter, delicious food, heart-health … [Read more...]
5 smart ways you can catch up on retirement savings
5 smart ways you can catch up on retirement savings By Chris Hogan Time seems to fly past us like a speeding train. It can feel like you graduated from high school yesterday, but then you blink and get an email about your twenty-fifth reunion. Another blink and you have tenure at work and two kids … [Read more...]
What Should You Know About Kidney Disease?
What Should You Know About Kidney Disease? Dr. Rejeesh Vasudev, MD, FACP, FASN, FASH, FNKF Why are the kidneys so important in our body? Humans have two kidneys, each about the size of a fist, located on either side of the upper back. Healthy kidneys carry out many vital functions in our body … [Read more...]
Let’s Be Honest: Effective Communication of Your Health with Your Doctor
Let's Be Honest: Effective Communication of Your Health with Your Doctor Q&A with Dr. Barbara Pierce, MD. Q: Why is it important to have clear communication of your health/health concerns with your doctor? A: A person must work to develop a good line of communication with their physician, … [Read more...]