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To Your Health is a monthly digest of simple health tips for Parkland patients that's full of patient education with preventive health information, such as tips for managing diabetes or the benefits of getting a flu vaccination at one of our community clinics.
Posted: 8/10/2018
With summer in full swing, even short periods of hot weather can cause serious health problems. Doing too much on a hot day, s...
Posted: 6/27/2018
Did you know that if you don’t drink enough water it can affect your brain? Water is important for keeping your brain healthy....
Posted: 6/27/2018
Pregnancy can make the summer feel even hotter because when you’re pregnant, your body temperature is already a little higher ...
Posted: 3/6/2018
Parkland experts recommend having a plan and practicing what you will do in case of a natural disaster such as a tornado. You ...
Posted: 7/31/2017
Keeping food safe from bacteria is always important, especially if you are taking food outside for a picnic. Parkland dietitia...
Posted: 7/3/2017
Do you use sunscreen every time you go outside? Skipping sunscreen can cause sunburn, wrinkles and skin cancer. Next tim...
Posted: 4/28/2017
If you have asthma, things like pollen and temperature changes can make it harder for you to breathe. These tips may help keep...
Posted: 3/31/2017
The coming of spring can make allergies worse for some people. Parkland doctors who treat allergies have some tips for control...
Posted: 1/31/2017
Driving in the winter months can be dangerous. Parkland experts say less daylight this time of year makes it harder to see wha...
Posted: 1/3/2017
Remember these safety tips when trying to keep your home warm this winter. Use fireplaces, wood stoves and other heaters only ...
Posted: 1/3/2017
The winter months can cause a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If you have SAD, it can make ...
Posted: 11/30/2016
Winter is one of the most dangerous driving months of the year. Be extra careful this holiday season with these tips from...
Posted: 11/29/2016
People with diabetes have a high chance of getting very sick from the flu. Getting the flu when you have diabetes can send you...
Posted: 6/28/2016
Summer is a great time for picnics, barbeques and vacations. But it is also when many people get stomach problems from bacteri...
Posted: 4/29/2016
Mosquitos can be annoying but they also carry many diseases like Zika and West Nile virus. That is why Parkland experts say it...
Posted: 1/29/2016
Parkland experts ask you to make a plan and practice it many times before a natural disaster, like a tornado, happens. T...
Posted: 6/1/2015
Summers in Texas can be very hot. Know what to do if you or someone you know gets sick from the summer heat. Heat exhaustion s...
Posted: 5/30/2014
Summer in Texas can leave you with painful sunburns if you don’t protect your skin. Many people don’t know that your eyes need...