- A Cup Of Green Tea May Help Keep The Doctor Away In Texas
There's an ancient Chinese proverb that states, "Better to be deprived of food for three days, than tea for one." They must have known something that Westerners are just discovering: tea, especially green tea, has numerous health benefits. - Alcohol And Tobacco Make The List In Texas
According to a recent British study published in the March 2007 issue of Lancet magazine, it's been determined that alcohol and tobacco are more dangerous than illegal drugs such as marijuana or ecstasy. - America's Healthcare System Ranks The Lowest Among Industrialized Nations
The U.S. doesn't get its money's worth when it comes to health care, according to recent statistics. The Commonwealth Fund released a report earlier this month on America's ranking in the world health care system -- and it wasn't good. - American Hospitals Kill 100,000 A Year
If you've ever had the sneaking suspicion hospitals aren't doing all they can to prevent infections, you may be right. According to three studies published in the American Journal of Medical Quality, most hospital-acquired, or nosocomial infections, arise as a result of hospital procedures, not from the level of patients' illness. - An Apple Juice A Day May Keep Asthma Away In Texas
Researchers have discovered that kids in Dallas, Houston and the rest of Texas who drink lots of apple juice may be less likely to develop asthma symptoms. The National Heart and Lung Institute research is the latest to issue a study linking apples and individual human health. - An Aspirin A Day In Texas May Keep Cancer Away
Individuals in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas who take an aspirin a day may lower the odds of colon, prostate and breast cancer if you are at high risk for those malignancies, researchers at the American Cancer Society report. - And The Survey Says - New Numbers Regarding Small Biz And Health Insurance In Texas
A 2006 survey, released by the health insurance trade group America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), offers a snapshot look at small group health insurance plans throughout Texas and nationwide. - Another Heart Attack Waiting To Happen: Texas Healthcare Deals With Questionable Drugs
As if there weren't enough things giving us chest pain, new studies reveal that Prilosec and Nexium, made by pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, increase the risk of fatal heart attacks after years of use. - Antioxidants May Prevent Bone Loss: Texas Sees New Treatments For Osteoporosis
New research suggests that taking antioxidants may prevent bone loss in menopausal women, one of the primary health concerns associated with this condition. - Aromatherapy Grows: Not Just For The Girls Anymore
Aromatherapy, like many other natural treatments, is growing more powerful in Dallas, Houston and throughout Texas. Once thought of as just so many pretty scents, the populace is becoming more aware of how powerful this therapy can be in changing mood, relaxing muscles, even relieving migraines. - Asians In Texas May Be Seven Times More Likely to Develop Cancer
Asian-Americans may be seven times as likely to be diagnosed with certain cancers, according to the American Cancer Society and Melissa McCracken, first author of a study focusing on cancer rates in the U.S.'s Asian population, released earlier this week in CA, a Cancer Journal for Clinicians. - Asthma Causes In Texas Still A Mystery, But Young Practitioners May Offer Hope
Diana, a young mother in Dallas, was devastated when she discovered her four-year-old son had asthma. She kept thinking she could have done something - maybe even while she was pregnant - to have prevented it. "I've heard drinking cow's milk and eating eggs while you're pregnant can cause it. I don't know. You always wonder." - Backpacking Remains Of Interest To Texans
For Texans, including those in the cities of Houston, Dallas and Austin, backpacking remains one of those sports that retains its popularity, even in a world where technology reigns. Indeed, the lure may have something to do with a "back to the earth" culture, in which people find they need a break from being online. - Boosting The Good And Lowering The Bad In Texas
Although it's been suspected, researchers have shown for the first time that raising "good" cholesterol levels is almost as important as lowering levels of "bad" cholesterol to help individuals in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas reduce heart-threatening plaque in arteries. - Breathe, Child, Breathe: Texas Learns To Relax After New Studies Link Hostility and Disease
We should listen to our grandparents more. Really. As a young adult, I am often criticized for my arrogant and wanton ways, for my blatant disregard of my elders' advice -- wisdom gained only through the tumultuous experience of aging. In the health insurance industry, I am called one of the "young invincibles" for my belief... - Burning The Midnight Oil Hits Night Owls In Texas Harder
Some individuals in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas need less sleep to function normally than others. So insomnia's effects may depend on just when a person prefers to hit the sack. According to a new Stanford University research study, "night owls" suffer more from insomnia than those who try to get their z's earlier on. - CFL Light Bulbs In Texas - Not The Brightest Idea?
Mercury is poisonous, yet it's a critical part of most compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), the kind that environmentalists and some governments are pushing as a new way to cut energy consumption. - Changing How You Eat In Texas
Changes can be difficult, especially changes in your diet and nutrition. If you're a young healthy individual who lives in Dallas, Houston or anywhere in Texas, it's easier to change your diet now and reap the benefits, than to change later on when you're older, because of health problems. - Chinese Food In Texas May Taste Good, But Is It Good For You?
A recent AP newswire story reported the consumer group, Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), has found that the typical Chinese restaurant menu is full of bad nutritional properties. - COBRA Problems Can Hurt Texas Residents
Texas residents faced with a job loss in Dallas, Houston, Austin, or throughout the state, once had a big problem when it came to health care.
Before the advent of federal legislation commonly referred to by its acronym -- COBRA (short for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985) -- - Code Red: Texas In Crisis Over Number Of Uninsured
The American populace has been sufficiently bombarded by information on the "health insurance crisis," the "healthcare crisis," the "community crisis." Despite living in a country where everyone is supposedly entitled to equal access, another horrifying and dismal piece of information seems to be released almost everyday on the declining state of healthcare for the uninsured and underinsured, - Coming Full Circle In Texas: Integrating Natural Health Principles Into Everyday Life
The nineteenth century may not have been so kind to natural healers. Western medicine was witnessing the dawn of many fascinating achievements, after all, and commandeering the spotlight: antibiotics, advancement in surgery techniques, and better trauma care were seen throughout Texas and the United States. The love affair was in the lab, not in the garden. - Controversy In Texas! Yoga Or Pilates?
Yoga or Pilates. Pilates or Yoga. You've seen the late night/early morning infomercials for both. Bookstores in Dallas, Houston and throughout Texas have the latest books on these two activities. Exercise and health magazines devote a growing number - Cookies Are Calling In Texas: What You See Is What You Eat
Stop fighting it! You know you're going to do it. Don't you see that luscious, Macadamia-nut-chocolate-chip-brownie-fudge-topped ooey, gooey cookie right there? I know you do. Yep, it's just a matter of time before that little sugar-packed morsel pops in your mouth and fluffs out your belly. - Could President Bush's Healthcare Tax Plan Help Individuals?
The healthcare insurance tax plan proposed by President Bush is designed to reduce the number of people who do not presently have health insurance - reported by the Census Bureau to be 47 million in 2005, or 15.9 percent of the population. - Dealing With Work-Related Stress In Texas
Individuals who work in Dallas, Houston and other places in Texas, as well as throughout the rest of America, occasionally have a bad day or two at work; some more than others. It's estimated that work-related stress is responsible for millions of sick days annually, with stress linked to many minor and major illnesses. - Do Drink The Water In Texas
You may watch what you eat in Dallas, Houston or anywhere else in Texas. But do you watch what you drink? A number of health problems, including tooth decay, thinning bones, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, cancer and obesity are linked to the beverages you drink. - Doctors Suggest Cutting Their Own Pay To Save Healthcare
In the midst of an exploding national healthcare crisis, there's much talk about slashing drug prices and cutting health insurance company profits. While these are valid debates, many physicians are actually offering an equally controversial solution: cut their pay. - Done Safely Parachuting In Texas Can Be All Thrills
Jumping out of a plane? No, it's not crazy. Not even a little bit. The fact is, the sport of skydiving is one of those activities that produces a genuine adrenaline rush in most who try it. - Drinking May Reduce The Risk Of Certain Diseases
Heavy drinking may lead to more than alcoholism, according to recent studies. A report appearing online, to be published later in a print version of The International Journal of Cancer, revealed that women who drink an average of more than two alcoholic beverages a day double their chances of being diagnosed with endometrial cancer, compared with those who drink ... - Drug Used To Treat Diabetes In Texas May Kill Patients
Another drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration may increase the risk of heart attacks and deaths. Avandia, a medication that has been used to treat diabetes for eight years now, and has been prescribed for six million people worldwide, has come under attack in light of recent reports. - Dying? No Risky Drugs For You! Texas Faces The Reality Of Inaccessible Experimental Drugs
Apparently, one's schedule of death is more of the court's business than most would believe. On August 7th, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled against terminally ill patients' right to try experimental drugs in an effort to save their own lives. - Eating Cherries In Texas May Be Good For You
Cherries. Sweet, tart and oh so good. Individuals in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas can find them in pies, drinks, pitted, not pitted, juiced, au naturel, maraschinoed, covered with chocolate, sitting on top of whipped cream or blended into special sauces. They've become part of our nation's folklore with George Washington cutting down a cherry tree. - Even Texas Has Gardens: Gardening 101 For Arid Climates
Now, now. Before I hear the seasonal sighs and woeful mumblings of secret New England jealousy, let me offer a word of encouragement. You can do it. This is not an unattainable goal. - Every Breath You Take In Texas
Breathing is as natural as - well - breathing. But many individuals in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas don't know that proper breathing, especially deep breathing, is important to good mental and physical, as well as healthy spiritual development. - Everything Is Climbable--The Art Of Buildering In Texas
While it's thought of more as a daredevil event than a sport, buildering -- also known as urban climbing, structuring, or stegophily -- is the act of climbing on the outside of buildings and other artificial structures. The word "buildering" combines the word "building" with the climbing term "bouldering". - Exercise Keeps The Brains Of Texans Fit As They Age
Your brain is like a muscle. That's right. Now you've got something else that needs to be exercised. And no matter whether you're a young or old individual who lives in Dallas, Houston or elsewhere in Texas, you should exercise your brain daily. - Experts Say Music Brings More Than Good Listening To Young Texas Ears
For decades, educators in general, and those with specific training in music in particular, have been touting the values of the experience. As research continues on the intrinsic value of having students exposed to formal music education, more and more people are understanding how the functioning of the human brain is enhanced by training in music. - Exposing (and Evading) Grocery Store Fat Traps in Texas
My wife recently pigged out on beef jerky. What was supposed to be light, healthy snacking turned into an all-out eating binge. Her ravenous consumption of the stuff made me think it must be an especially good brand. I was in a hurry when I bought it at my local health food store - and that's where I messed up big time. - Five Hundred Million Dollars Pledged To Fight Childhood Obesity Nationally, Including Texas
The New York Times reported, in an April 2007 article, that the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation plans to spend more than $500 million over the next five years to reverse the increase in childhood obesity nationally, including Texas. - Flying On A Wave - The Basics Of Kite Surfing In Texas
It looks easy on TV. A kite, instead of a boat, pulling you across vast expanses of water. Kite surfing, also known as fly surfing or kiteboarding, uses the power of a kite to pull the rider through the water on a small surfboard, a wakeboard, or a kiteboard. - For Texans Exercise Can Have Gender Differences
While men and women may prefer different types of fitness and exercise regimens, each gender can learn from one other. Individuals living in Austin, Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas, are among those who can benefit from shared ideas. - For Women In Texas, Heart Health Means Taking Action
For women in Texas, notably but not exclusively in the larger cities of Dallas, Houston and Austin, health is an ongoing concern, as it is in other areas of the country. One of the biggest health issues is one that's closest to the heart. Quite literally. - Forming A Private Purchasing Cooperative For Health Insurance In Texas
As stated by the Texas Department of Insurance, the Texas Legislature enacted three bills that allow small business employers to form cooperatives for the purchase of employer health benefit plans in Dallas, Houston and throughout Texas. - Free Drug Samples in Texas A Bad Idea?
"Free" is a great thing. It costs you nothing if you get something for free, right? Or does it? It the world of medicine, drug company sales reps in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas try keep sample cabinets in healthcare providers' offices well stocked with the latest medications for doctors to give out when needed. - Free Treatment For Diabetics In Texas: Exercise
Well, well, well. I do believe we finally have a winner: free therapy for the growing number of those with diabetes. It turns out there are few excuses for diabetics -- or any of us, for that matter -- not to exercise. According to recent reports, nearly any form of exercise benefits the long-term control of blood sugar levels, be it aerobic, weight/resistance training, or both. - Friendships in Texas Can Improve Your Life and Health
Ask any individual who's got them, friends, whether you live in Austin, Dallas, Houston or anywhere else in Texas, are good for you. They are good for health as well as for your life in general. The proof? During down times, friends are a source of comfort and strength. - Fruits and Veggies No Match For Breast Cancer: Texas Survivors Analyze The Data
Diets low in fat and high in fruits and vegetables apparently have no effect on the return of breast cancer, according to a seven-year government study released earlier this month. The study is of particular importance to the 2.4 million breast cancer survivors, and to states like Texas ... - Getting Bent Into Shape In Texas, Or Yoga For Beginners
Yoga has become a very popular form of physical activity for many individuals in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas. It involves both physical and mental balance and is good for strengthening your "inner core." - Getting Engaged? How Should You Handle Health Insurance?
When preparing for marriage, many happy Texan couples spend months planning for their special day to make sure it takes place without a hitch. But how many engaged couples put that kind of preparation into sharing a life together, especially when it comes to making sure their existing health insurance policies will adequately cover them both? - Hang Up! Developing Cell Phone Etiquette In Texas
You've got one, you use it all the time and it's become an integral part of your life. You are a "call-a-holic", as some individuals in Dallas, Houston, Austin and elsewhere in signal-free parts of Texas might tag you. - Health Insurance in an Unmarried Relationship
Thanks to the gay rights movement and the increase of both unmarried heterosexual and homosexual couples living together throughout Texas and the United States, the workplace trend toward domestic-partner benefits is improving the lives of many committed couples, regardless of sexual orientation or marital status. - Health Insurance Options for College Students
By the time graduation caps are tossed into the air, high school students will probably have been accepted to a college, picked a dorm and signed up for their courses. But is their health insurance securely in place? - Health Is Up For Sale in Texas: Nutrient Content of Crops Has Decreased In Recent Years
If you've ever been told by your elders that food "just doesn't taste like it used to," you might want to listen. According to recent reports, of the thirteen major nutrients present in fruits and vegetables, six have declined significantly, some up to 38%. Preliminary studies on grain crops show similar results. - Heavy Drinking During College In Texas May Harm Heart
Research suggests that heavy drinking during the college years, in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas, takes its toll on the heart. In a 2007 study, college students who regularly drank to excess had above-normal levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a blood marker for systemic inflammation long linked to cardiovascular illness. - Hillary Aims To Please This Time: Ms. Clinton's New Health Care Plan Promises Coverage for All Texan
So she finally did it. She finally told us what was on her mind. This Monday, Hillary Rodham Clinton revealed the bare bones of her proposed healthcare plan, "The American Health Choices Plan," in Iowa. In her speech, she clearly attempted to avoid the flaws of the 1993-1994 Clinton administration's healthcare proposal, and aimed to please more of the lobbyists that thwarted it last time. - How To Begin Your Yoga Practice In Texas
When you begin your first Yoga class in Dallas, Houston or anywhere else in Texas, you will probably hear your teacher, or yogi, refer to it as "your practice." This refers to your individual experience with Yoga over time. - How You Can Reduce Medical Expenses For Texas Health Insurance
Health care costs on the rise, but there are a number of ways to lower your medical expenses. - In Texas, Lack Of Healthcare Coverage Affects Parents And Families
Health coverage for the family helps to assist those families in obtaining more affordable healthcare services, says a report by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. The Foundation, which based the report on its 2005 Low-Income Coverage and Access Survey, makes the argument that not having health insurance affects not just a parent's health, but also the well-being of the entire family. - Insuring Yourself In a Changing Economy
It began with phasing company funded retirements out and phasing 401ks in. Now the new trend in corporate America is for employees to purchase their own health insurance benefits. - It Is Tick Time In Texas
The woods and fields in Houston, Dallas and the rest of Texas are beautiful this time of year. But they also harbor a hidden danger -- ticks. Ticks are part of the spider family, with more than 800 species around the world. - Junk In The Trunk In Texas Is Caused By Caloric Imbalances
The fat surplus linked to excess weight and obesity is caused by an imbalance between the amount of calories we consume and the amount of calories we burn during physical activity. - Just What In The Heck Is Parkour, And How Can I Do It In Texas?
Parkour. You may have seen it performed in the latest James Bond movie, "Casino Royale," and in the futuristic French movie, "District B-13." Young, athletic men moving from rooftop to rooftop, room-to-room, sidewalk to balcony, using a variety of fantastic leaps, bounds and landings. - Keeping An Eye Out For Health Insurance Fraud In Texas
Insurance fraud. It happens daily. There are a number of bogus health insurance companies and agents in Dallas, Houston or anywhere else in Texas who will take your money and run. - Knowing The Right People In Texas - Making Networking Upwardly Mobile
Knowing the right individuals in Austin, Dallas, Houston and other great places in Texas really can make your world go around. If you want to go up to the next rung on your career ladder, networking can be an incredible tool to help you reach your goals. It was held to be number one among "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," a self-help book written by Stephen R. Covey in 1989. - Learn How To Keep Cool In The Texas Heat
If you love to ride your bike in Dallas, Houston or anywhere else in Texas, you'll ride in any weather - in the wind; in the rain; and, for your diehards, even in the snow. But it's certain that most of you have a really hard time riding in the heat. - Let's Go Bouldering!
Bouldering is a type of rock climbing that's undertaken without a rope and is normally limited in respect to the height the climber ascends the route so that any fall won't risk significant injury. - Limited Benefit Health Insurance - Is It A Good Deal?
These days, everyone is looking for ways to save money. Some have found that buying cheap health insurance is one way to go. And while this has its upside, you should be careful, because you may end up with a health crisis. - Mastering The Basics Of Inline Skating In Texas
Inline skating is a great way for individuals in Dallas, Houston or anywhere in Texas to get and keep in shape. But before attempting this sport, you should know some of the basics, as well as take safety precautions, such as wearing a helmet and pads. - Medical Bankruptcies The Growing Reality
Catastrophic illnesses are claimed to have triggered approximately half of all personal bankruptcies in the United States. According to recent findings from a Harvard University study, most people who go bankrupt because of medical problems also have health insurance. - Medications in Texas May Soon Be Given With Money-Back Guarantees
Pharmaceutical companies are starting to act like a lot of other for-profit organizations by offering money-back guarantees on their drugs. Companies such as Johnson & Johnson and United Healthcare are presenting "risk-sharing" programs to governments with single-payer, universal health care systems, as well as to private health insurance companies in the United States. - Minority Children In Texas More Likely To Die of Asthma
Minority children in Texas are at higher risk for asthma, according to recent reports. One million children in Texas are considered asthmatic -- more than ten percent of all children in the country diagnosed with the disease -- and African-American and Puerto Rican kids are six times as likely to die from it as their counterparts, says a report from the National Center for Health Statistics. - Mom-And-Pop Shops In Texas Encounter Hurdles When Buying Health Insurance
The results of an April 2004 Commonwealth Fund white paper* show that the economics of small business group insurance makes offering health benefits to employees is risky. - More Small Business Health Insurance Basics In Texas
Because premiums, deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance levels for small business group health insurance policies in Texas can vary widely from plan to plan, it pays to shop around. - More Texans Need To Learn How To Say No
Everyone hates hearing it, but many individuals have problems saying it:
the word "no". Just two letters -- one syllable, but it is one of the more difficult words for people to say to others. Sure, you do it for your peace of mind, but saying "no" may also be a healthier option for stress relief for those of you who live in Austin, Dallas, Houston and other places in Texas. - More Young Adults Developing Cancer In Texas
According to the American Cancer Society, cancers such as colorectal, thyroid, and testicular are rising in individuals under 40 years of age in Dallas, Houston, throughout Texas, and in the rest of the nation. In addition, the National Cancer institute and the Lance Armstrong Foundation reports that cancer survival rate - More Young Adults Lack Health Insurance Than Any Other Group: Texas Ranks The Lowest In The Country
For many of the 13.3 million uninsured young adults in America, it comes as no surprise that their demographic leads those going without health coverage. - Mountain Biking Is The King Of Biking Sports In Texas
Texas is a large wide-open state with a lot of exciting and beautiful spaces and places. There are a variety of terrains available, providing individuals who enjoy mountain biking numerous trails and roads to travel on for hundreds of miles. - Mountain Biking--King Of Biking Sports In Texas
Any place where the terrain is rough and the sky is blue in Dallas, Houston or elsewhere in Texas is a place you'll probably find mountain bikers. The sport of mountain biking usually refers to riding bicycles, which possess particular design characteristics, off-road, although sometimes the term simply refers to riding a mountain bike. - New Research Methods May Lead to Integrative Treatments In Texas
Steve Mister, President and CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, called upon scientific colleagues during this May's symposium to consider alternative methods for studying nutrition and the effects of dietary supplements. - Nine Surprising Diabetes Risks For Texans
Many individuals in Dallas, Houston and other places around Texas don't know that they may be slowly working toward a permanent, chronic disease -- diabetes. Untreated, diabetes can lead to heart and blood pressure problems, dependence on insulin shots, blindness, neuropathy and an early death. - Now We've Done It: Texas Fights The Overuse of Antibiotics
Most of us have done it: at some point, we caught a bad cold or flu and, feeling miserable, dragged (or, if you prefer, drug) our shaking bodies into the doctor's office to beg for a prescription, believing a few pills will somehow make it all better. "Come on, Doc," we said, "Give me something. I'm under a deadline, here. My health insurance will cover it." - On Your Own - Self-Employment And Health Insurance In Texas
There are more than a million individual or family-owned businesses in Texas, and more people are contemplating opening their own business every day. For the small business owner, the same subject always comes up - self-employed health insurance. - One Out Of Five At Risk In Texas For Developing Diabetes
Diabetes is becoming the greatest public health crisis of the next quarter century. In a new report from the American Diabetes Association (ADA), one in five individuals in the country is either at high risk for developing Type-2 diabetes or are unaware that they already have diabetes. - Our Moment Has Come! Texas Women of Coffee, Unite!
All hail, ye women of coffee! Yes, I'm talking to you -- you late-night freelancers, you hard-studying (or hard-partying) Texas A & M students, you business executives! You, yoga master, sneaking delicious cups of bitter decadence. (I know you're out there)! - Out On The Edge - The Lack of Health Insurance Benefits For Nonstandard Workers In Texas
A 2005 Commonwealth Fund white paper reported on two important trends in the U.S. workforce - the increasing prevalence of workers in part-time, temporary, contract or non-standard positions, and the decline in access to employer-provided health insurance. - Pain, Pain Go Away: Texas Seeks A Choice Of Treatments For Chronic Pain Sufferers
Chronic pain affects between 75 and 90 million Americans every year, and will disable more people than cancer and heart disease combined. - Pain, Pain Go Away: Texas Seeks A Choice Of Treatments For Chronic Pain Sufferers Part 2
Texas is one of many states with thousands, possibly millions, of its residents suffering from chronic pain. Overall, chronic pain will affect between 15% and 33% of the U.S. population every year, and cost the nation $70 billion in medical charges, lost working days, and workers' compensation -- more than cancer and heart disease combined. - Pain, Pain Go Away: Texas Seeks A Choice Of Treatments For Chronic Pain Sufferers Part 3
Chronic pain will disable more people in the U.S. than cancer and heart disease combined this year. Between 75 and 90 million Americans deal with chronic pain, and approximately 25 million from acute pain that requires treatment. What is worse, perhaps, is that many pain sufferers never receive adequate relief: 40% of cancer patients don't, and neither do 50% of post-surgery patients. - Pediatricians In Texas Concerned About HDHPs
According to a March 5, 2007, Reuters newswire story, pediatricians throughout Texas and the U.S. are warning that new high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) are compromising patient care, especially among poorer children, with the unintended consequence of increasing medical costs. - Perma-Lancing In Texas, Without A Health Insurance Net
For many self-employed individuals in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas, health insurance is the last thing they can afford. Those who work for themselves often say, "I can't afford to get sick. Period." The term "sick days" isn't even something that crosses their minds, let alone enters their vocabularies. - Playing Competitive Checkers in Texas
Youths in Austin, Dallas, Houston and other locations in Texas play checkers more often than chess. If you're an individual who's a serious checker player, you sometimes have to defend your position that checkers is better than chess! Of course, both games have merit, but here are some of checkers finer points. - Pollution May Increase Asthma and Cholesterol Risks for Texans
This new pronouncement from medical researchers is a tough one, especially if you are an individual who lives in heavy traffic cities like Dallas, Houston, Austin and other populated areas in Texas. Pollution may contribute not only to asthma, but also to higher cholesterol. - Popping Pills May Slow Down In Texas: Industries Report Most Vitamins Are Manufactured In China
The next time you reach for a vitamin C tablet, you may want to rethink it. According to recent industry reports, 90% of all vitamin C sold in the U.S. is manufactured in China. China also produces half of all aspirin, 70% of penicillin, 35% of acetaminophen (most commonly known as Tylenol), and the majority of vitamins A, C, E, and B-12. - Pre-Existing Conditions And How They Can Affect Your Individual Texas Health Insurance
There are nearly four million Texans with some type of "pre-existing medical condition." Besides having difficulty obtaining health insurance, these Texans may experience other insurance-related problems, including claim denials, higher premiums, cancellations, or refusals to renew their policies. - Protecting Your Peepers in Texas
Your eyes. You've only got two. And if you lose even one, you lose your ability to see in "stereo." An estimated 1.1 to 2.4 million individuals in Dallas, Houston, throughout Texas and the rest of the country, fall prey to eye injuries each year. - Putting It All On Your Back--Backpacking In Texas
Backpacking and hiking are activities that provide individuals in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas good, solid exercise in some of the beautiful, most natural settings in the country. It may appear that you might need a lot of gear to go backpacking or hiking, but that's not necessarily the case. - Putting On The Pounds May Mean Added Asthma Risk For Texans
The more you weigh, the less you may be able to breathe. New research suggests that overweight and obese individuals in Dallas, Houston and throughout Texas are 50 percent more likely to develop asthma than normal-weight men and women. Public health efforts to control asthma should therefore emphasize the importance of healthy weight management, the study researchers reported. - Recent Discovery A Breakthrough For Texans Concerned About Diabetes?
British researchers believe they may have found a molecule that can taste sweets. This breakthrough could lead to better lines of treatment for the hundreds of thousands of diabetics who live in Dallas, Houston, Austin and elsewhere in the state of Texas. - Reducing Salt Use Reduces Risk Of Heart Disease For Texans
Researchers from the American Dietetic Association report that reducing the amount of salt in your diet can lower your risk of developing heart disease by 25 percent, and the risk of dying from heart disease by 20 percent.
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