There’s a reason doctors measure their patients’ blood pressure every time they come in for a checkup. High blood pressure can do more damage than most people realize. However, there are many things you can do to lower that number. If you or a loved one is living with high blood pressure, it’s essential that […]
Active Date Night Ideas for Your Valentine
It’s that time of year again – time to show that special someone that they matter to you. What better way to do that than to plan a healthy, active date night? Your Boyd pain and wellness team (locations also in Benbrook, Bedford and Lewisville) is here to help you out with some great ideas! […]
7 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
As we enter a new year, you may be thinking about ways to improve your health and increase your happiness. Your Lewisville pain and wellness team (locations also in Bedford, Benbrook and Boyd) have got your back. We put together a list of 7 healthy new year’s resolutions that may just help you have your […]
Tips for Avoiding Illness During the Holidays
While it is true that sharing is caring, we certainly don’t want that sentiment to include germs. However, it can be tricky to avoid getting sick during the busy, stressful and crowded holiday season. That’s why our disease prevention Lewisville TX team (locations also in Bedford, Benbrook and Boyd) put together a few quick tips […]
How to Reduce Stress During Your Thanksgiving Prep
With stress already at an all-time high in our world, the last thing we need is a stress-infused Thanksgiving. In order to help you and your loved ones enjoy a low-stress celebration, our Boyd pain management medical team put together a couple of Thanksgiving tips and tricks. We hope you find them as helpful as […]
Arthritis: How Your Family Doctor Can Help
Often times patients make the mistake of thinking that specialty conditions require a specialized doctor. However, that’s not always the case. In fact, if you or a loved one suspects they may have arthritis, your family doctor can help. Read on to learn how your primary care physician can help with assessment, diagnosis and treatment […]
Healthy Weight Management: How Your Family Physician Can Help
At first glance, obesity might not seem like a serious problem. However, studies show that it is linked to diabetes, some cancers, heart disease and more. The good news is that this is one condition that is treatable. Your Family Medical is here to help you kick those extra pounds to the curb and reclaim […]
Healthy Heart Tips for 65+
Many of our patients consider themselves to be young at heart. At Your Family Medical, we encourage that mindset! We also want to equip you to enjoy your “young at heart” years for a long time. To help you with that, the senior care specialists at our disease prevention Boyd TX branch (locations also in […]
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 Lewisville TX team (locations also in Benbrook, Bedford, Boyd and Justin) are going to […]