For Seniors: You Can Beat the Heat

For Seniors: You Can Beat the Heat

After age 65, your body can't adjust to changes in air temperature -- especially heat -- as quickly as it did when you were younger. That puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses.

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Hospital Spotlights

Recognized for Quality Care
Cypress Fairbanks is recognized among the nation's best for quality care in several areas by HealthGrades.
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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy

You're committed to keeping yourself and your family healthy. This section of our Web site offers a wide variety of resources for you to better understand your health concerns and maintain your healthy lifestyle. You'll find information about diseases, treatments, surgical procedures, prescription drugs and even vitamins. Try out our calculators and risk assessments to gauge your wellness, or browse the healthy recipes before heading to the grocery store!

Today's Health News
Today's Health News
Cell Pathway May Be Key to Lung Cancer's Spread

Researchers express hope that finding will lead to treatments


Health Tip: Understanding Pre-Diabetes

When blood sugar is elevated, but not high enough for full-blown diabetes


Health Tip: Wax Buildup May Cause Hearing Loss

Signs that you should visit the doctor


New Weapons in Fight Against TB?

Parkinsons drugs may thwart treatment-resistant strain, study finds

Health Tip of the Day

Diet and Exercise Help the Heart

A rigorous, short-term diet and exercise program can reduce the risk of heart disease, says the American Heart Association. A study of obese men found those who consumed a diet high in whole grains, vegetables and fruit and who took a daily walk for 45 to 60 minutes lowered their blood pressure.