How to start working out: A beginner’s guide
It can be daunting to start exercising if you haven’t done much before or if you’re getting back into working out after an extended break or following a serious illness like cancer.
UT MD Anderson recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise every week. Additionally, our experts recommend engaging in strength-strengthening activity at least two days each week.
But what does...
What is white coat syndrome?
It’s common to feel a little nervous before a doctor’s appointment. You may even experience blood pressure spikes at the doctor’s office.<...
Alternatives to meal prepping: A simpler approach to healthy eating
You can find countless approaches to meal prepping from social media, cookbooks and fitness influencers. While traditional meal prep can help...
How to get men to go to the doctor: 3 tips from our doctors
Have you ever suggested to a boyfriend, husband, brother, son or father that they go see a doctor, only to be met with resistance? If so, you’re not alone.
Research shows that men tend to be more reluctant to consult a doctor than women — even when they really ought to.
Urologic oncologist Lisly Chéry, M.D., and general oncologist Amy Hassan, M.D., explored why and discussed ways to get the men in your life to go see a doctor...
How to make your colonoscopy prep better
Clear liquid diets, giant containers of prep solution, heightened nerves, and spending the majority of an evening tied to your toilet — it...
BOSU ball basics: 7 things to know about this ‘two-faced’ exercise equipment
If you work out regularly at a health club or fitness center, you might’ve noticed an odd-looking piece of equipment tucked in among the free...
Vitamin K and cancer: Is there a connection?
Vitamin K is one of the four fat-soluble vitamins our bodies need to function correctly. It’s important for both bone formation and blood...
Screening vs. diagnostic mammogram: What’s the difference?
Regular breast cancer screening helps find breast cancer early. This is when the chances for successful treatment are greatest.
A mammogram...
What is the DASH diet to treat high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a chronic condition where blood continually pushes against the walls of your arteries. When...
Does red light therapy work for peripheral neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage that occurs outside of your brain and spinal cord. It can cause weakness, numbness and pain — most commonly...