Women constantly are reminded of their biological ticking-clock. On the other hand most men feel as if they have all the time in the world. A recent study has men on edge. “The incidence of bipolarity, epilepsy, prostate cancer and breast cancer also increases in children born to men approaching 40.” Many studies have shown… Read More »
Diabetes is known as one of the disease that causes the largest effect on many other health conditions. Unfortunately, this disease is affecting adults and children. The amount of diabetes’ cases has increased in countries all over the world. “Many public-health experts consider the rise in diabetes to be more worrying than the rise in… Read More »
Heart patients usually built up their fitness with steady workout sessions that wouldn’t provoke chest pain or any possible cardiac event. Recent studies have proven that an intensified training session can actually strengthen and increase the patients life expectancy. “Ray Squires, program director of cardiovascular health and rehabilitation at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.,… Read More »
Everyone searches for the quickest method to loss weight, unfortunately many of these provoke a metabolic deceleration. A slower metabolism means the amount of calories burned daily is reduced. Finding the right balance between a good diet and body functions can have a better and lasting outcome then those quick weight loss plans. “Kevin Hall… Read More »
Researchers have found that the female sex hormone oestrogen can also benefit women’s health. This new information shows that this hormone helps protect women from cardiovascular diseases. “Oestrogen manages to stop white blood cells from sticking to the inside walls of blood vessels, said the researchers, from Queen Mary, University of London.” (H/T FIGO)
If you have United HealthCare we are sure you are aware that as of 01/01/2020 Methodist Hospital is no longer in Network.
Our United HealthCare contract is NOT affected by this. We are a private practice so this will not affect our ability to see you for your appointments.
All current OB patients please speak to our staff if you have not already done so.
We are still hopeful that UHC and Houston Methodist will work out the issues and come to an agreement soon!
