Baked sweet potatoes
Oven-baked sweet potatoes will tickle your taste buds. Tip: You can use other spices to season your baked sweet potatoes, such as cinnamon, ground red pepper, or cumin. Limit salt…
When the heart stops
If someone suffers cardiac arrest in their living room or on the street, should they be rushed to the hospital? For most people, the answer is a resounding “yes.” But…
Pain 101 for musicians (and others)
Editor’s note: This blog post by Arlyn Thobaben, a physical therapist at University Health System (and former professional musician) first appeared on the web site musicianshealthcollective.com. Pain can be difficult and…
Supplements fail to halt cataracts, study finds
New findings from a large, national study that included San Antonio men found that two popular diet supplements, vitamin E and selenium, had little or no benefit in lowering the…
Hear to read
School supplies have been purchased. Immunizations are up to date. But has your child’s hearing been tested? One of the ways in which we learn is by hearing. You need…
Grilled tuna
Grilled tuna with chickpea and spinach salad Tuna is a sturdy fish that is easy to grill or broil 1 Tbsp olive or canola oil 1 Tbsp garlic, minced (about…
Patient navigators ease colonoscopy jitters in men
No one looks forward to a colonoscopy with much enthusiasm. But for Hispanic men, it’s an even harder sell. Far too few Hispanic men get recommended colon cancer screening tests…