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Top 7 tips and tools for caregivers

December 1, 2014 Anxiety, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Transition Medicine Clinic, caregiver, Healthcare, Mental Health, Stress, tips, tools

Are you a caregiver? While you focus on caring for others what do you do to take care of yourself? Being a caregiver can be

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Curb buyer’s remorse: Skip drinks while holiday shopping

November 28, 2014 Dr. Kristin Kassaw, drinking, Holiday Season, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Nutrition and Wellness, Psychiatry, shopping

Preparing for some marathon holiday shopping? Baylor College of Medicine Psychiatrist Dr. Kristin Kassaw says don’t add alcohol to the mix. “Alcohol impairs judgment and decreases

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Running can be good for your knee health

November 26, 2014 Dr. Grace Hsiao-Wei Lo, Fitness, Graciela Gutierrez, knee health, knee osteoarthritis, Nutrition and Wellness, running

Some people worry that running will cause knee osteoarthritis characterized by progressive damage to the joint cartilage—the cushioning material at the end of long bones—and

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Overactive bladder: Overcoming the urge

November 25, 2014 Dr. Francisco Orejuela, Healthcare, overactive bladder, urogynecologist, Women's Health

Many women suffer from the “closet disorder” – overactive bladder. “Life isn’t easy for the millions of women suffering from an overactive bladder,” said Dr.

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Swaps offer healthier take on green bean casserole recipe

November 24, 2014 dietitian-approved recipes, green bean casserole, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, Recipes, Thanksgiving

For people watching their weight, the holidays can be a careful balancing act of enjoying favorite dishes without overindulging. Students from Baylor College of Medicine,

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Chest pains: Heartburn or heart attack?

November 21, 2014 Dr. Lubin F. Arevalo, Gastroenterology, Graciela Gutierrez, Healthcare, heart attack, Heart Health, heartburn, symptoms, treatment

The holiday season means friends, family and good cheer, usually taking place around the dinner table. While a big meal may cause heartburn or aggravate

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Throwback Thursday: In the Navy

November 20, 2014 Audrey M. Marks, Baylor College of Medicine, History, Student Life, Throwback Thursday

Baylor College of Medicine has enjoyed a rich military history. In this photo from the 1918 Baylor University Round Up yearbook, members of The Navy

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Headaches: Are yours more serious than the common headache?

November 19, 2014 Baylor Clinic, Baylor College of Medicine, BCM, Family and community medicine, Headaches, Neuroscience

Do you get headaches? It can be from loud music, stress from work, or possibly a lack of sleep. Irritating headaches are common, but are

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Physical symptoms could be sign of depression

November 18, 2014 Baylor Psychiatry Clinic, Chronic Mood Disorders, Depression, Dr. Sanjay Mathew, Healthcare, physical illness, Psychiatry

Depression and chronic mood disorders can manifest themselves through physical symptoms, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. “Physical symptoms often drive a patient

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Seasonal staple serves up full flavor, less calories

November 17, 2014 Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, recipe, Recipes, stuffing, Thanksgiving

With the holidays in sight, could you use a little help when it comes to planning a family meal that’s delicious and healthy, too? This health-conscious