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Is your anxiety normal or a sign of something ...

May 3, 2021

Anxiety can be a normal part of life, but excessive worry isn't. How can you tell if your anxiety is a more serious health issue?

tags: anxiety , anxiety disorder , behavior health

6 symptoms you should never ignore in your newborn

May 3, 2021

Fevers? Hiccups? Crying? Here's a few tips for knowing which newborn symptoms are cause for concern.

tags: 6symptoms , emergencycare , er , newborn , newborncare , newbornemergency , newborner

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Stroke and Women

May 3, 2021

Did you know women are more likely to die after a stroke than men? They may also experience some unique symptoms.

tags: stroke , women , women and stroke

Prevent lasting stroke damage

April 5, 2021

B.E. F.A.S.T. in identifying the symptoms of a stroke and prevent lasting damage.

tags: stroke

The right way to treat a sinus infection

April 5, 2021

Find out how you can treat your sinus infection at home and when it's time to call your doctor.

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6 Healthy habits for spring

April 5, 2021

Spring fever? This seasonal condition can help you feel happier and get healthier.

tags: er , fser , healthyeating , seasonal , spring , springfever

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Do You Really Need an Antibiotic?

April 5, 2021

It's normal to want relief from a fever or sore throat, but antibiotics usually aren't the answer. Lean what you can do to feel better.

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Colorectal cancer screening: Why is it important?

March 22, 2021

Colon polyps are a common finding in colorectal screenings. It is important to remove these polyps before they may become cancerous.

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Understanding colorectal cancer

March 8, 2021

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. How does it function and what are the symptoms?

tags: colorectal , colorectalcancer , colorectalcancerawareness

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Do you know where to go in a medical emergency?

February 12, 2021

What option of emergency care is best suited for your medical emergency?

tags: emergencyroom , er , fser , healthmatters , hospitaler , medicalemergency

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COVID-19: What's your risk level for everyday ...

February 8, 2021

Rather than pressing pause on everyday activities until COVID-19 is over, is there a way to safely go out to eat or get that haircut?

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , healthmatters

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How working too much affects your heart

February 1, 2021

If you're regularly clocking a 60 hour work week, the toll is more than just emotional: Those long hours may also be harmful for your heart.

tags: cardiology , heart , heartmonth , stroke , worklifebalance

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7 Worst Things For A Woman's Heart

January 31, 2021

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States—yet only one of five American women believe it's a threat.

tags: cardiology , heart , heart health , heart month , sanantonio , stroke , womenshealth

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2 steps that could help save a life

January 29, 2021

90% of victims who experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die. Calling 911 and initiating CPR can triple a victim's chance of life.

tags: cardiology , healthmatters

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Heart failure and heart rhythm: How they're connected

January 25, 2021

The heart acts as a pump for the body, beating about 3 billion times in an average lifetime. But what happens if the heart loses power?

tags: arrhythmia , cardiology , heart , heartfailure , heartmonth , stroke

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Do you need to see an electrophysiologist?

January 25, 2021

A variety of problems can affect your heart's size, shape and function. So how do you know when to see an electrophysiologist?

tags: cardiology

The depression and heart disease link

January 25, 2021

People with depression have an increased risk for developing heart disease. The reverse is also true.

tags: cardiology , stroke