Study: 3-D Imaging Increases Breast Cancer Detection
A new breast imaging technology that creates 3-D pictures of breast tissue can make a big difference for women getting screened for cancer. Three-dimensional breast imaging, also called tomosynthesis,...
View ArticleIs a Standing Desk Better for Your Back?
This is the first in a three-part series by Dr. Rob Dickerman on back and neck pain. Research shows that many workers who sit at a desk for long periods of time develop nagging back or neck pain. There...
View Article6 Tips to Finding a Back-Friendly Mattress
This is the second in a 3-part series by Dr. Dickerman on back and neck pain. Research shows that a proper mattress and pillow can make a big difference in alleviating back and neck pain. If you...
View ArticleIs a Vegetarian Lifestyle Right for You?
Many people toying with the idea of adopting a meatless diet believe vegetarianism involves nothing more than skipping the meat entrée during meals. But building a healthy vegetarian diet isn’t so...
View ArticleHealing Touch: Austin and his healed finger are pointed in the right direction
Every President has a signature wave. For Austin Hebert, a McKinney teen and freshman at Louisiana State University who is studying political science, having all ten fingers is important. “I would like...
View Article9 Tips for a Successful Surgery
Having a surgical procedure performed by expert hands can be a positively life-changing experience, often lengthening active years, providing increased mobility, and enhancing overall quality of life...
View ArticleUse Daylight Saving Time to Improve Sleep Habits
When we “spring forward” this Sunday into daylight saving time, many people will experience a disruption in their sleep pattern. While it’s only an hour adjustment to their internal clocks, for our...
View ArticleBlessing of the Hands
Modern health care providers use an amazing array of sophisticated equipment to heal. But at Texas Health Resources, there is one tool that every person, no matter what their role, uses to heal: their...
View ArticleHeart Attack Signs and Symptoms
One of the most frightening experiences for anyone to endure is the onset of a heart attack. Many people ignore the signs and are unaware of the severity of what is happening. According to the American...
View ArticleCardiac rehab program gives patients tools to lead heart-healthy lives
For anyone who has experienced a heart attack, heart surgery or any cardiac-related event, the days and weeks following can be stressful for the patient and their loved ones. Texas Health Resources’...
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