The holidays often are portrayed as a time of year that’s supposed to be filled with joy, family, friends, generosity and kindness. But for many parents, this is a time of year rife with emotional challenges and increased stress.
Health & Wellness
We’ll help you find ways to improve your wellbeing in everything you do—from daily meals to sleep. Whether you’re looking for tips on managing stress, mental health or something else, our resources and health experts make sure you get the most out of life.
And We’re Back to Co-Sleeping
About a year ago, I wrote about transitioning my daughter into a “big girl bed.” At the end of the post, I wrote that she now sleeps in her bed in her own room by herself. Well…not anymore!
Preventing & Managing Diabetes
Diabetes is a silent disease affecting the lives of millions each year. Chances are you know someone with diabetes—a friend, family member or maybe even you.
5 Crucial Numbers Every Woman Needs to Know
Did you know that over 44 million women in the United States have heart disease? When it comes to your health, there are five crucial numbers to know about your heart.
I Have My “Bundle of Joy,” So Why Am I So Sad?
If you’re feeling sad, anxious or depressed either while pregnant or after having your baby, you are not alone! Nearly 1 in 7 women experience difficult emotions during pregnancy or after giving birth. It’s important to discuss this common yet treatable condition called postpartum depression.
Is My Child a Picky Eater or Problem Feeder?
Chicken nuggets, corn dogs, french fries, grilled cheese…repeat, repeat, repeat! Sound like a familiar menu in your household? Kids tend to gravitate toward processed, bland foods because these foods are predictable and easy to eat.
10 Dos and Don’ts for a Healthy Pregnancy & Baby
Being pregnant is a very exciting and happy time in a women’s life! Before your little bundle of joy arrives, you are responsible for helping him or her grow in a healthy environment. This list of dos and don’ts can shed some light on what you should focus on.
13 Reasons Why: A TV Series About Suicide & An Important Reason to Talk to Your Child About Suicide Prevention
On March 31, 2017, Netflix launched 13 Reasons Why, a TV series based on a popular novel of the same name. The series is a fictional story and cautionary tale of a young girl’s suicide.
How Can I Help My Teen Deal with Stress Effectively?
What happens when stress becomes too much? How do we deal with stress? How can we help our teens deal with the stress that occurs in their lives?
Healthy Habits for Colon Cancer Prevention
Your to-do list can feel like it goes on and on when you’re a parent. Between doing the laundry, shuttling kids around town, grocery shopping, mowing the lawn, and planning birthday parties, it can feel like there are no hours left in the day to focus on the most important thing of all—your health.
Is It Possible to Eat Healthy on a Budget with Kids?
No caffeine, no alcohol, no dairy, no gluten, no processed foods, no refined sugars and no eating after 7 p.m. I decided it was time to challenge myself and start the 10-Day Shred.
Heart Attacks & Tornadoes Have More in Common Than You Think
Many patients are walking around leading perfectly normal lives moments before a heart attack strikes. The more warning we have that a storm might be brewing, the more time we have to prepare.
Why Do I Have More Pain When It’s Cold?
Just this past week, a patient said to me, “Well, my pain is worse when it’s cold, so I’ll just get through the winter and see how my pain is when it’s warmer. I think it will be better.”
Your Guide to Healthy Holiday Eating
It’s that time of year again! Holiday parties and family gatherings can make eating healthy difficult—especially if you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight or follow a heart-healthy or diabetic diet.
Why Does My Mood Change with the Seasons?
Does your mood change with the changing of the seasons? It’s called Seasonal Affective Disorder, and you’re not alone. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Dealing with Picky Eaters
Sometimes, I wonder if I’m grooming my children to be picky eaters as adults. All parents try to feed their children a well-balanced diet.
Mammograms: Let’s Talk about the Elephant in the Room
I’m a woman, I’ve had a mammogram, and yes, I admit, it was painful—for a few seconds each time the compression occurred to make sure the best image was obtained. Although, at the time, it seemed longer than a few seconds, that’s all it was.
Put a Stop to Stress Eating
With fall just around the corner, there are so many changes happening—the weather getting cooler, school starting, and everyone seems to have a fall project or two to complete before the holidays.
It’s Time to Transition to a Big Girl Bed
One day after my two-year-old daughter Collyns was “napping,” I found her in her hamper next to her crib. I realized it was time to transition her crib into a toddler bed.
24 Ears of Corn, 1 Grandson, and a Happy Grandma
I always love the fall season. The smells of burning wood in the fire pit. The sounds coming from the high school marching band. The tastes of apples and sweet corn always bring back lots of childhood memories.
Concussions 101: Know the Signs & Symptoms and How to Care for Your Child
What is a concussion? A concussion is a brain injury caused by harm to the head or whiplash causing violent movement of the brain within the skull. Learn more about signs, symptoms, and prevention!
Surviving Blood Draws with Your Kids
As a medical laboratory scientist, I have an interesting perspective on providing and surviving blood draws with kids because I had the unfortunate experience of performing my oldest child’s first blood draw.
Should You Bring Kids to Funerals?
We recently had a death in the family. My grandma passed away. I’ve explained the concept of death to my son before, but we’re now dealing with it on a more personal level.
Is My Child Summer-Ready?
As a doctor, my goal is to keep children happy and healthy all year long. It is a great privilege to partner with parents to provide for the physical and emotional well-being of children through every stage of development.
Could the Prescription Drugs in Your Cabinet Put You or Others at Risk?
Prescription drug abuse is at an all-time high in the U.S. More than 1,600 teens begin abusing prescription drugs each day. Young adults (ages 18-25) are the largest abusers of prescription drugs.
Toddler Tantrums
Kids crying and throwing tantrums for no reason — we’ve all been there. I have an almost 5-year-old and a 2-year-old. The tears are nonstop for assorted reasons.
Gestational Diabetes: What Expecting Mothers Should Know
The birth of your baby is one of the most exciting events in your life. As a board certified maternal and fetal medicine specialist, it is my job to support women and their babies through pregnancy.
Three Tips for a Healthy Heart
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer for both men and women in the United States, leading to over 700,000 deaths each year? That may be a scary statistic, but the good news is heart disease can be prevented.
ER, Urgent Care or Virtual Care – Which Is Best for Me?
This week we opened our new Bryan East Campus ER. In designing the new ER, we took into account the needs of patients, families, EMS responders and our staff to include many new features that improve care and convenience for patients.
Guided Breast Cancer Care with Bryan Oncology Nurse Navigators
October brings shorter days, cooler temperatures and falling leaves. It also brings awareness to breast cancer, a disease impacting millions of women each year.
Use Our Symptom Checker
Whether it’s a rash, your child’s ear pain or your aching back, our symptom checker can help determine what to do. Just answer a few questions about your symptoms and receive recommendations for care.
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