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Focusing on 10,000 steps a day could be a misstep

Focusing on 10,000 steps a day could be a misstep

Many patients think 10,000 steps per day is a magic number for their health, but Lifestyle Medicine expert Bethany Agusala, M.D., says any significant increase in steps can be beneficial for our health.

Bethany Agusala, M.D.

November 16, 2022

Sleep disorders and obesity: A vicious cycle

Sleep disorders and obesity: A vicious cycle

Obesity disrupts sleep, and sleep disorders can cause weight gain. Explore this vicious cycle and how sleep medicine strategies can help break it.

Zaiba Jetpuri, D.O. / Safia Khan, M.D.

November 2, 2022

Why it’s so hard to keep excess weight off and how long-term treatment can help

Why it’s so hard to keep excess weight off and how long-term treatment can help

Why is it hard to keep weight off? Because obesity is a chronic disease that can come back. Explore the biological barriers and why long-term treatment is crucial.

Jaime Almandoz, M.D.

November 1, 2022

Enjoy a heart-healthy Diwali with these tips and tasty recipes

Enjoy a heart-healthy Diwali with these tips and tasty recipes

South Asian Americans are at increased risk of heart disease. This Diwali, try these recipes that benefit heart health without sacrificing sweet, savory flavor.

Parul Sharma, Ph.D.

October 12, 2022

Tackling the dual challenges of AFib and weight wellness

Tackling the dual challenges of AFib and weight wellness

A 10% weight loss can reverse atrial fibrillation. UT Southwestern's program helps patient manage their weight and their AFib.

Jaime Almandoz, M.D. / Jose Joglar, M.D.

July 6, 2022

Get active with bite-sized ‘movement snacks’ throughout the day

Get active with bite-sized ‘movement snacks’ throughout the day

No time to work out? Try “movement snacks”! Donald Kasitinon, M.D., a sports medicine physiatrist describes how daily, 5- to 10-minute activity bursts can help improve long-term health.

Donald Kasitinon, M.D.

June 9, 2022

4 tips to cut down on kids’ summertime sugar binge

4 tips to cut down on kids’ summertime sugar binge

In the U.S., kids eat three times more added sugar than they should each day, affecting mood, heart health, and sleep. Get four tips to eat less sugar this summer and improve lifelong health.

Jaclyn Albin, M.D. / Sarah Barlow, M.D.

April 28, 2022

Intravascular lithotripsy: Using sonic waves to break up plaque in heart arteries

Intravascular lithotripsy: Using sonic waves to break up plaque in heart arteries

New technology uses sound waves to unclog arteries and improve how stents work for coronary artery disease. Explore intravascular lithotripsy on the MedBlog.

Hurst (Lanny) Hall, M.D.

April 27, 2022

Eat well for less: 5 building blocks for a nourishing, affordable pantry

Eat well for less: 5 building blocks for a nourishing, affordable pantry

Eating well doesn’t have to break the bank. Consider these five building blocks to start your nourishing pantry from UT Southwestern Culinary Medicine Director Jaclyn Albin, M.D., and registered dietician Milette Siler.

Jaclyn Albin, M.D.

March 23, 2022

9 diet fads to try (or skip completely) in 2022

9 diet fads to try (or skip completely) in 2022

From keto to paleo, which diet plans are worth trying? And which aren't? Lifestyle medicine expert Bethany Agusala, M.D., breaks down 9 popular eating patterns.

Bethany Agusala, M.D.

January 26, 2022

Sugar, inflammation, and soy: How does nutrition influence breast cancer risk?

Sugar, inflammation, and soy: How does nutrition influence breast cancer risk?

Suzanne Conzen, M.D., explains how eating a healthy diet composed mainly of plant-based foods can be an effective way to help prevent breast cancer.

Suzanne Conzen, M.D.

November 4, 2021

The art and science of tackling obesity

The art and science of tackling obesity

Treating obesity effectively takes a team approach. Lanese Ogunkua, M.S.N., APRN, is an advanced practice provider at UT Southwestern's Weight Wellness Program and she knows firsthand the art and science required to help patients reverse the effects of obesity.

Hilary Trevino, M.S.N., APRN, FNP-BC

November 2, 2021

How to combat heart disease during pregnancy

How to combat heart disease during pregnancy

Rina Mauricio, M.D., discusses risk factors that are increasing pregnancy-related heart attacks, and eating and exercise habits that can reduce the risk.

Rina Mauricio, M.D.

October 26, 2021

Bariatric endoscopy offers nonsurgical option for prime weight loss

Bariatric endoscopy offers nonsurgical option for prime weight loss

UT Southwestern’s Endobariatric Program offers a minimally invasive alternative to bariatric surgery for major weight loss. Anna Tavakkoli, M.D., discusses how ESG, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, helps patients lose significant weight when traditional lifestyle interventions, like diet and exercise, are ineffective.

Anna Tavakkoli, M.D.

September 30, 2021

Stereotactic radiation offers new hope for high-risk heart patients

Stereotactic radiation offers new hope for high-risk heart patients

UT Southwestern is the only center in North Texas offering cardiac radioablation, a novel therapy that uses focused stereotactic radiation to assist in cardiac ablation for high-risk patients.

James Daniels, M.D. / Richard Wu, M.D. / Robert Timmerman, M.D.

July 28, 2021