Family Medical Blog | Health & Wellness

5 Things You Need to Know About Sleep Apnea

Loud snoring sleepers seem to be the butt of many jokes on television and in real life. However, with approximately 22 million Americans suffering from sleep apnea each year, it doesn’t seem as funny. Especially when we start to discuss the serious complications that can result from avoiding treatment. Today we’re going to be sharing […]

Family Medicine vs. Internal Medicine: What’s the Best Fit for You?

In the search for a primary care physician, you may notice two terms appear frequently: Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. Although many people may use these terms interchangeably, there are important differences between these two specialties. Today our family health care Flower Mound TX team (locations also in Benbrook, Bedford, Boyd and Justin) are going […]

Benefits of a Regular Checkup

For many, regular checkups are just a part of a healthy childhood. However, the truth is that they can be just as valuable when viewed as a part of a healthy adulthood. Regular checkups are a simple, practical way you can invest in your health at every stage and age. That’s why today we’ll be […]

Abnormal Pap Smears: What You Need to Know

Although most women are familiar with the concept of Pap Smears and the recommendation to have them regularly performed, few know much beyond that. If that describes you (especially if you’ve just received the abnormal pap smear results), you’ve come to the right place. Today our women’s health Flower Mound TX specialists (locations also in […]

Need a Sports Physical? We Can Help!

If you are involved in youth sports, you’re very familiar with the term sports physical, also known as a pre-participation physical examination (PPE). Depending on what your school district requires, this is either an annual or bi-annual prerequisite for participating in sports. Today we’re going to explain the differences between a sports physical and an […]

How to Talk with Your Teen About Substance Abuse

While the doctors at Your Family Medical spend their fair share of time bandaging up, administering shots, and discussing medication, we’re also dedicated to educating our patients and families. In fact, sometimes the education offers more health and healing than a prescription or band-aid ever could. One of the topics that we feel is critical […]