/tags/texas-health-plano Texas Health Plano en-US Copyright Mon, 05 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-05-05/texas-researchers-find-tech-use-over-time-may-reduce-risk-of-cognitive-decline Researchers from UT Austin and Baylor reviewed past studies to determine if tech use over time contributes to cognitive decline. They found just the opposite. Mon, 05 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-05-05/texas-researchers-find-tech-use-over-time-may-reduce-risk-of-cognitive-decline Sam Baker /health-wellness/2024-12-30/what-you-should-know-about-brain-bleeds A North Texas neurologist discusses brain bleeds - the medical emergency that ultimately sidelined actor and comedian Jamie Foxx for months. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-12-30/what-you-should-know-about-brain-bleeds Sam Baker /health-wellness/2024-11-18/new-study-links-excessive-daytime-drowsiness-in-the-elderly-to-dementia More than 400 elderly people were studied over three years for signs of poor sleep, along with declining motor and walking skills, that can contribute to dementia. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-11-18/new-study-links-excessive-daytime-drowsiness-in-the-elderly-to-dementia Sam Baker /health-wellness/2024-08-12/new-study-links-chronic-constipation-diarrhea-to-organ-dysfunction A local gastroenterologist says most people probably won't experience chronic cases, but the study results emphasize why you should pay attention to your gut health. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-08-12/new-study-links-chronic-constipation-diarrhea-to-organ-dysfunction Sam Baker /health-wellness/2024-06-17/new-study-links-high-use-of-artificial-sweetener-xylitol-to-stroke-and-heart-attack A local cardiologist says low to moderate consumption isn鈥檛 harmful, but those at risk for heart attack and stroke should probably stay away from artificial sweeteners. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-06-17/new-study-links-high-use-of-artificial-sweetener-xylitol-to-stroke-and-heart-attack Sam Baker /health-wellness/2024-04-15/new-study-says-fiber-supplements-can-improve-brain-health-in-older-americans Eating plenty of fiber as part of our diets could also help improve brain health, but most Americans don鈥檛 do it. Dr. Donna Newsome of Texas Health Plano explains why, and how the supplements work. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-04-15/new-study-says-fiber-supplements-can-improve-brain-health-in-older-americans 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/2022-08-01/study-finds-people-at-high-risk-for-stroke-can-lower-their-chances-with-good-lifestyle-choices Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability and dementia worldwide. But a new study found those at high genetic risk for stroke could reduce their chances through better lifestyle choices. 四虎影院鈥檚 Sam Baker talked about some recommendations from the American Heart Association with Dr. Ryan Cheung of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-08-01/study-finds-people-at-high-risk-for-stroke-can-lower-their-chances-with-good-lifestyle-choices Sam Baker /health-wellness/2022-06-13/u-k-study-suggests-drinking-coffee-may-help-you-live-longer The seven-year study of about 120,000 middle-aged people suggested those who drank coffee with or without sugar over that time had a lower risk of death than non-coffee drinkers. Dr. Ruby Shah, an internist and obesity expert with Texas Health Plano, told 四虎影院鈥檚 Sam Baker the results didn鈥檛 surprise her. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-06-13/u-k-study-suggests-drinking-coffee-may-help-you-live-longer Sam Baker /health-wellness/2021-11-01/new-federal-guidelines-issued-on-who-should-not-use-aspirin-therapy-to-prevent-heart-attacks Low dose aspirin has long been recommended to decrease the chances of heart attacks and strokes. But new guidelines say some people should not partake in this regimen. Mon, 01 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2021-11-01/new-federal-guidelines-issued-on-who-should-not-use-aspirin-therapy-to-prevent-heart-attacks Sam Baker