Expert Health Tips
At Bryan, we have over 570 specialty and family practice doctors to care for any need you have. Plus, a staff of highly skilled nurses, therapists and other health experts. All work together as a team to help you enjoy the best of life. Take advantage of their expertise in areas that interest you with our blogs, podcasts, health emails and online screenings. And, if you need a doctor, we can help with that too!
Recent Posts From Our Health Experts
Is Your Child’s Backpack a Health Risk?
Did you know that 55 percent of students are wearing backpacks that are too heavy for their body? Take the load off your kids and make sure they are wearing the right backpack properly. Improper backpack use has led to more reports of back pain in children. It is...
Negative Self Talk: Is It Hurting You More Than You Know?
Self-talk is the internal dialogue that narrates our daily experience. I often think of it as a digital voice recorder in our brain that is constantly recording and playing our thoughts. Self-talk influences our feelings and behaviors. It can also create patterns in our thinking that we call filters.
Psychosis: Uncovering a Condition Found in 1 in 15 College Students
Have you ever heard someone greet you by name and when you turned to respond there was no one there? Have you ever walked into a room and remember seeing someone or something, and when you got closer, you realized what you thought you saw was not there?
5 Tips for Managing Stress & Staying Healthy
Some days it can seem impossible to juggle work and life while trying to stay healthy at the same time. Between working, caring for your children, assisting aging parents, making time for exercise and eating healthy, there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day.
How to Spring Clean Your Sports Schedule
This fall, my sister and mom of three (ages 10, 9 and 7) made a very bold and completely unexpected declaration. “We aren’t doing any winter sports this year. We need a break,” she announced. I was honestly shocked.
I Feel Fine, But Could I Be at Risk for Heart Disease?
Blood pressure, diabetes, and family history are a few well-known risk factors for heart disease, but some little-known risk factors can also threaten your heart. The scary part is you may not even be aware of them.
Could an Ongoing Cough or Chest Cold Be Asthma?
I often see patients in my office who are dealing with a cough or chest cold that won’t go away or returns repeatedly. With these symptoms, I consider if my patient might have asthma.
Stay Ho Ho Hopeful: Managing the Stress of This Holiday Season
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.
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.
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Online Screenings: A Simple Test Could Save Your Life
Take time for yourself and your health. Some health conditions can be predicted and prevented. But you have to take action. Free, confidential online health screenings are a great way to find out if you’re at risk for health problems.
Care When You Need It
Getting sick or hurt is never convenient. From minor illnesses and injuries to serious health conditions, turn to Bryan. We provide the expertise and care you need. Choose from our online Bryan Health ezVisit to Bryan Urgent Care walk-in clinic to three emergency rooms ready to help you.
