Health

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic sleep disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of complete or partial upper airway obstruction during sleep. This obstruction often is not perceived while we sleep, but results in oxygen desaturation (low oxygen), sleep fragmentation (interrupted sleep) and daytime sleepiness or non-restorative sleep.¹ Men with OSA also are more…

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic sleep disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of complete or partial upper airway obstruction during sleep. This obstruction often is not perceived while we sleep, but results in oxygen desaturation (low oxygen), sleep fragmentation (interrupted sleep) and daytime sleepiness or non-restorative sleep.¹ Men with OSA also are more…

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month and a great time to shed light on factors that can lead to hearing loss and signs that hearing aids are needed.   Job occupation can be a significant reason for hearing loss. Occupations such as firefighters, police officers, construction workers, oil field workers, music performers and landscaping workers…

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month and a great time to shed light on factors that can lead to hearing loss and signs that hearing aids are needed.   Job occupation can be a significant reason for hearing loss. Occupations such as firefighters, police officers, construction workers, oil field workers, music performers and landscaping workers…

Strep throat, also known as streptococcal pharyngitis, is an infection caused by bacteria called group A Streptococcus (group A strep). Strep usually causes a sore throat or painful tonsils in children. However, other symptoms that can be seen with strep throat include: · Fever · Headache · Swollen lymph nodes in the neck · Abdominal…

How often should men visit their doctor?   It is suggested that men should have an annual wellness examination with their primary healthcare provider. Most health insurance companies provide benefits for this service. However, if a man has an established health problem(s), then more frequent health visits may be necessary.   What are the most…

Learn about living with diabetes from Dr. Juan Garrido, an internal medicine physician at UT Health East Texas Physicians at Fifth Street presents, “Diabetes: The basics.”   How do I know if I have diabetes? Unfortunately, diabetes usually causes no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may include needing to urinate frequently, thirst, blurry vision,…

Having high blood sugar over months and years can damage your blood vessels and nerves, leading to heart disease, kidney disease, eye disease and foot problems. Another complication of diabetes – which affects about 50 percent of men with diabetes – is impotence. Physical, hormonal and emotional factors contribute to impotence, also called erectile dysfunction. Erectile…

When a person is experiencing a stroke, receiving the best care quickly is essential in preventing lasting damage and providing the best chance for recovery. UT Health Tyler is designated a comprehensive stroke center by The Joint Commission. That means we offer the highest level of stroke care available, and we are able to treat…

When thinking of a transformation, we think of something being changed until it is no longer the same. In order to achieve your best heart health, your lifestyle must transform. Often, this includes changing how active you are, what you eat, and how you cope with stress. It may seem overwhelming at first, but UT…