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It can sometimes be difficult to find ways to stay healthy, so we’ve asked members of our Baylor College of Medicine community to share what

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Massage guns, foam rollers and soreness, oh my!

January 28, 2025 E-stim, Foam rollers, Massage guns, sore muscles

Physical therapist Michael Pile breaks down the use of massage guns, foam rollers and electrical stimulation devices in easing muscle pain.

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The healing power of reminiscing

January 27, 2025 Dementia, elderly people, Geriatrics, Memory, reminiscing

Dr. Mark Kunik explains more how reminiscence therapy can be beneficial for the mental health and well-being of elderly people.

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Maternal Health Awareness Day: what you need to know

January 23, 2025 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Health Awareness Day, Pregnancy

Know what’s at stake during Maternal Health Awareness Day, which aims to help eliminate preventable maternal mortality.

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Cervical Cancer: what you need to know

January 21, 2025 cervical cancer, HPV, human papillomavirus, Pap smears

Dr. Claire Hoppenot shares information about cervical cancer, including risk factors, treatment options and more.

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Recover the right way

January 14, 2025 Exercise, recovery, workout

Physical therapist Michael Pile explains the importance of recovery after working out and the best ways to do so.

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Yes, your hair is changing

January 13, 2025 Aging, Aging hair, Dr. Oyetewa Asempa, hair, hair loss

With age comes many bodily changes and hair can be one of them. Dr. Oyetewa Asempa shares some of the common ways hair changes manifest throughout our lives.

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Welcome to the newest class of Nurse Anesthesia students!

January 6, 2025 Doctor of Nursing Practice Program – Nurse Anesthesia

Our incoming Doctor of Nursing Practice Program – Nurse Anesthesia students had their first day of classes last week.

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You didn’t meet your goals for 2024. Now what?

December 23, 2024 goals, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, New Year, resolutions

Dr. Asim Shah says don’t fret about missing your 2024 goals, and instead learn from setbacks and appreciate small wins.

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Occupational therapy: what patients need to know

December 17, 2024 Carpal tunnel, hand therapy, occupational therapy

Certified hand therapist Praveen Philip discusses carpal tunnel surgery recovery and how therapy can help patients.