Family Medical Blog | Health & Wellness

I’ve Had a Stroke: Now What?

Did you know that in America approximately 610,000 new people have a new stroke each year? A stroke can have a tremendous impact on a person’s life, especially because the recovery time can be lengthy and challenging. With May being Stroke Awareness Month, YFM’s Internal Medicine Bedford TX team wanted to take a moment to […]

Pelvic Pain: When to Seek Help

Many times a patient will experience a pain in their lower abdomen or pelvic region and not know how to proceed. We understand – pain is scary, especially when you don’t know what is causing it. Today our Flower Mound pain and wellness team will walk you through the common reasons for pelvic pain and […]

A Beginner’s Guide to Osteoporosis

When we talk about health topics that are relevant for those in the 50+ category, one of the most popular subjects is osteoporosis. While many of our patients have heard the term, most will admit they don’t know much about what it is, how it affects healthy aging and how to prevent or treat it. […]

How Long Can You Continue Doing Hormone Therapy?

Deciding how long to stay on a hormone replacement program is a very personal decision that depends on your symptoms, lifestyle, and overall health. We can assure patients that if they are feeling well on HRT, there is no reason to stop their treatment just because they have reached a certain age. At Herrera Medical […]

What Are the Symptoms of Low Testosterone?

Hormones play a vital role in our overall health and wellbeing. Hormonal imbalances, such as low testosterone or low estrogen, can cause a variety of symptoms and can interfere with your general quality of life. Low testosterone, in particular, is extremely common in men over 50 and can lead to symptoms such as ongoing fatigue, […]

Top 5 Ways to Add Nutrition into Your Family Meals

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? Your Family Medical’s Flower Mound pain and wellness specialists (Locations also in Benbrook, Bedford, and Boyd) see that as an excellent reason to talk about healthy family meal ideas. We know that adding more nutrition into a family menu can be difficult with the fast-paced lives […]