SAHealthBuzz Blog

6 Healthy habits for spring

March 18, 2020

If you’re feeling more energetic, happier and a little distracted these days, you’ve probably got spring fever. Romantics may be disappointed...

tags: emotional health , general health , health and wellness , healthy habits , healthy living

4 tips for raising heart-healthy kids

March 18, 2020 by Corinne M

Teaching heart-healthy habits to your children at a young age creates a foundation for how they will eat and exercise for the rest of their lives...

tags: cardiac health , cardiology , er/trauma , healthy living , heart health , parenting , pediatrics

Bite symptoms you should never ignore

March 17, 2020

Along with backyard barbeques, picnics and humid hikes on summer days, come the possibility of bites from bugs, or other backyard creatures like...

tags: allergies , bug bites , er/trauma , health and wellness , seasonal , snake bites

How to avoid germs throughout the day

March 16, 2020

Once your day begins, there are many ways you can be proactive and help reduce your risk of infection.

tags: er/trauma , germs , health and wellness , healthy living , hygiene

How’s your heart: Preventing peripheral arterial...

February 25, 2020 by Dr. Syed Rizvi, Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common problem where your peripheral arteries narrow and reduce blood flow to your arms and legs.

DIY heart pillows

February 7, 2020

Heart pillows help reduce pain for cardiac patients.

tags: cardiology

How’s your Heart? A Spotify Playlist to Help You...

January 31, 2020

It only takes a couple minutes to learn hands-only CPR, and it is a skill that could save someone’s life.

tags: blogcardiology , blogheartvascular , cardiology , cardiovascular , heart health , heart month , heartvascular

Cedar fever: what you need to know

January 22, 2020

As many Texans already know, winter signals the rise of mountain cedar pollen, which can result in an allergic reaction known as cedar fever...

Supersized: The do’s and don’ts of portion control

January 21, 2020

Many people eat more calories than they need because they have a warped sense of what an appropriate portion size is for their particular nutritional...

Nutrition fads: What works and what doesn’t

January 21, 2020

A heart-healthy diet is not about deprivation. It is about eating more--more fruits, more vegetables, more whole grains, and more unsaturated...

tags: bariatrics , weight loss

The not so sweet side of eating too much sugar

January 21, 2020

A lot of sugar adds up to a lot of calories, as well as potential health issues.

tags: bariatrics , nutrition , weight loss

Weight loss and emotional eating

January 21, 2020

Emotional eating is a slippery slope for those trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. The trick is to manage your stress before ...

tags: bariatrics , emotional eating , weight loss

Healthy weight, healthy heart

January 21, 2020

Many Americans hit the gym and watch their diet in order to look great come bathing suit season, but did you now there is a much more important...

tags: methodist-specialty-and-transplant-hospital , metropolitan-methodist-hospital

Manage Your Weight To Help Manage Joint Pain

January 21, 2020

If your joints sometimes hurt, it may be worthwhile to take a look at your weight. Even carrying a few extra pounds puts pressure on your joints...

tags: bariatrics , joint pain , weight loss

Practice mindfulness to take control of emotional...

January 1, 2020

Does stress make you reach for the chocolate chip cookies? If so, you are not alone. Emotional, or stress eating, occurs when people use food...

tags: bariatrics , health and wellness , healthy habits , weight loss

Holiday season fall prevention

December 9, 2019 by Dr. Gina Dawson P.T.

It has become well known that seniors aged 65 and older are at particular risk for falls. An injury from a fall can be life changing events. ...

Patient Returns to Methodist Hospital Ambulatory...

November 27, 2019 by Laura Breeden

"I'm thankful for my health, family, friends, and being able to help others," said Fran Cohen, a retired educator, and commercial interior designer...