Sometimes the common symptoms of a cold —runny nose, coughing, scratchy and sore throat, fever and body aches—can overlap with what we think are the signs of seasonal allergies. Knowing the difference between a cold and an allergy can help you treat the...
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Breastfeeding is a great way to provide your baby with a variety of nutrients that help to keep your baby healthy. While breastfeeding, it is important to keep up with your own health as well. Follow the tips below to help you stay healthy while breastfeedi...
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A summer pregnancy in the Texas Panhandle may not always be the easiest. It is normal for expectant mothers to feel uncomfortable and overheated. While carrying your little one, your body is working overtime to cool down and the heat doesn’t help. That is wh...
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For years, Chylo Graham was on a diet rollercoaster and wanted desperately to step off. “I had tried all diets and my body just wouldn’t cooperate,” Graham explained. “Every time I would lose 15 pounds, I would gain back 30.” At 27 years old, G...
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Russ Chisum, 64, was on his way to meet his wife and sister in Panhandle, Texas, when he began experiencing severe discomfort in his chest. “During the drive I stopped for gas and when I got back into the car, something felt very wrong,” Chisum said. ...
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A hernia occurs when there is a weakness or hole in the muscle wall, allowing a bulge of tissue to protrude through the muscle. The symptoms of a hernia may include a dull ache, feeling of weakness, heaviness, pressure or a burning sensation in the abdomen,...
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June, known for the start of summer, is also National Men’s Health Month. During summer months, men are encouraged to practice preventive health measures and improve their health. As temperatures begin to rise for the summer months, one important pr...
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When she woke up in BSA Hospital, Malinda Gomez was shocked to find out she had been in a diabetic coma for five days. “I have never been diabetic or even considered I could have diabetes,” Gomez explained. In January 2018, Gomez ...
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BSA is offering Safe Sitter® training to local middle school students this summer. The Safe Sitter® training program is the only national non-profit devoted to preparing children to be safe in unsupervised settings, whether home alone, sibling sitting or bab...
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Weighing in at 343 pounds, Braxton Bjork experienced daily joint pain, difficulty standing for extended periods of time, high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. On July 20, 2017, Bjork made a life-changing decision to improve his health through bariat...
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