/tags/texas-health-physicians-group Texas Health Physicians Group en-US Copyright Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-08-26/a-new-study-links-work-stress-to-a-fib-heres-how-to-avoid-it Research of more than 5,900 people over 18 years showed high demands put on workers and low rewards for their work can put people at high risk for atrial fibrillation. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-08-26/a-new-study-links-work-stress-to-a-fib-heres-how-to-avoid-it Sam Baker /health-wellness/2023-10-09/rapido-acronym-aims-to-raise-stroke-awareness-within-the-latino-community UT Health Houston researchers designed RAPIDO, to help improve outcomes for Latinos with stroke. It's a major killer among Latino men and women. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-10-09/rapido-acronym-aims-to-raise-stroke-awareness-within-the-latino-community Sam Baker /health-wellness/2023-09-18/a-new-oral-drug-can-reduce-the-sticky-part-of-bad-cholesterol-study-says A clinical trial in Australia of muvalaplin found it can lower lipoprotein-A or Lp(a) by more than 50%. A North Texas cardiologist says it could be a game-changer. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-09-18/a-new-oral-drug-can-reduce-the-sticky-part-of-bad-cholesterol-study-says Sam Baker /health-wellness/2023-08-28/extra-walking-can-improve-quality-of-life-for-patients-with-heart-failure There's no cure for congestive heart failure, but a North Texas cardiologist talks with ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº's Sam Baker about how more walking can improve a patient's quality of life. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-08-28/extra-walking-can-improve-quality-of-life-for-patients-with-heart-failure Sam Baker /health-wellness/2023-07-24/texas-ranks-4th-for-alzheimers-cases-why-new-drug-leqembi-is-cause-for-hope-and-concern Trials show the recently FDA-approved drug works for early-stage Alzheimer's patients. But a Fort Worth doctor says there are side effects to consider. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-07-24/texas-ranks-4th-for-alzheimers-cases-why-new-drug-leqembi-is-cause-for-hope-and-concern Sam Baker /health-wellness/2023-07-17/heart-disease-is-a-leading-cause-of-death-in-texas-new-study-says-it-may-affect-brain-health Data from U.S. studies over 40 years found some heart attack victims experienced cognitive decline at a more accelerated rate as they aged than patients without underlying heart disease. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-07-17/heart-disease-is-a-leading-cause-of-death-in-texas-new-study-says-it-may-affect-brain-health Sam Baker /health-wellness/2023-06-05/new-utsf-guidelines-urge-women-to-screen-earlier-for-breast-cancer A North Texas breast surgeon agrees with screening earlier, but explains why she favors annual mammograms instead of exams every two years. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-06-05/new-utsf-guidelines-urge-women-to-screen-earlier-for-breast-cancer Sam Baker /health-wellness/2023-04-17/a-new-study-says-a-widely-used-artificial-sweetener-may-cause-heart-problems Erythritol is used as a sugar substitute in a variety of foods. Dr. Brandie Williams, a cardiologist with Texas Health Stephenville, told ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôºâ€™s Sam Baker consuming large amounts may lead to serious problems. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:15:25 GMT /health-wellness/2023-04-17/a-new-study-says-a-widely-used-artificial-sweetener-may-cause-heart-problems Sam Baker /health-wellness/2021-11-15/tcar-a-minimally-invasive-option-that-reduces-the-risk-of-stroke-for-some-patients A 2018 study determined stroke was the third-leading cause of death in Texas.Carotid artery disease is a major cause of strokes. It narrows or blocks the arteries, on each side of your neck under the jawline, that provide the main blood supply to the brain. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2021-11-15/tcar-a-minimally-invasive-option-that-reduces-the-risk-of-stroke-for-some-patients Sam Baker /health-science-tech/2020-03-30/why-covid-19-can-be-dangerous-for-heart-disease-patients The elderly and people with existing respiratory ailments have been highly susceptible, but the new coronavirus is also a problem for people with severe… Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:21:16 GMT /health-science-tech/2020-03-30/why-covid-19-can-be-dangerous-for-heart-disease-patients Sam Baker