Track your health with a selfie: App analyzes retina blood vessels to measure blood pressure
No more hassle or inaccurate readings - simply hold up your phone to your face and let the app analyze your retinal blood vessels to provide accurate results. It even tracks pulse and oxygen levels, and sends reminders for regular check-ups. #HealthTech #BloodPressureMeasurement #AIinHealthcare
Every 40 seconds, an American has a heart attack. Understand your risks and how to be proactive in your heart health.
A heart attack happens when a part of the heart muscle doesnโt get enough blood. And the more time that passes without restoration to the blood flow, the greater the damage that can happen to the heart muscle.
Texas Sen. Whitmire discusses mayoral race, festival encourages people to get fit, and more on Houston Newsmakers
State Senator John Whitmire says his run for Houston Mayor is personal because it's his opportunity to guide the city he loves to better prosperity. On this week's Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall, Senator Whitmire talks about the city's fiscal challenges ahead, his plans for correcting them answers critics about his campaign fund and accusations that his campaign was responsible for a leaked audio tape of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
Tips from a Therapist on Navigating the Road Ahead Now that Graduation Season is Over
As graduation season comes to an end, it is the beginning of a whole new adventure for the class of 2023 as they head out into the world and while it is a really exciting time, it can also be a little daunting. With big life changes like this, some anxiety that can come along with it. Rashard Skinner, Executive Director and therapist at Sapphire Therapy shared advice on how to navigate the road ahead for you and your kids.
Detecting Hidden Disease Inside Your Body with a Simple Scan
"At Advanced Body Scan, we have proven that early detection saves lives," said Advanced Body Scan founder Steve Marler. In over a decade of doing full body scans the clinic has discovered the early signs of two of the most deadly disease, heart disease and cancer in thousands of people. The earlier you detect disease the sooner you can start treatment. Houston Life's Melanie Camp went to Advanced Body Scan in Bellaire to find out more.
10 ways to help teens cope with stress, anxiety
According to the American Psychological Association, 90% of Gen Z โ which the U.S. Census classifies as people born from 1997 to 2013 โ in 2022 had experienced psychological or physical symptoms as a result of stress within a time period of one year.
Taking Your Health Care to Heart How Screenings Can Help Detect Heart Issues and What You Can Do About It
At Advanced Body Scan they use state-of-the-art technology to take a look inside your body. These scans can be used to help detect abnormalities within the body, as well as cancer, and heart disease.
Using Technology to Detect Disease Early and Help You Live a Longer, Healthier Life
One of the best things you can do for yourself and your loved ones is take a proactive stance with your health.Even if you feel okay, it is worth taking a closer look at what is going on inside your body and while this may sound very โfuture science,โ there is actually technology that can help you do this and it is completely pain free.Houston Lifeโs Melanie Camp went to Advanced Body Scan in Bellaire to chat with company founder, Steve Marler, to find out more.
Donโt Let Your Day Job Get in the Way of Your Dream Career
Dreams are made of thisโฆ For over 30 years, The College of Healthcare Professions, or CHCP, has launched thousands of professional healthcare careers we sent Houston Life Correspondent out to take a look at the new, state-of-the-art, CHCP campus in North West Houston.
People looking for COVID-19 tests should avoid ERs, Harris Health System says
Harris Health System is asking people who are seeking COVID-19 testing due to exposure or mild symptoms to avoid emergency rooms in the Houston area and instead seek testing at a pharmacy, doctorโs office or testing site.
WATCH LIVE: Mayor Sylvester Turner visits family COVID-19 vaccine clinic at GRB
Texas Children's Hospital has opened appointments for children ages 5 and up to receive Pfizerโs COVID-19 vaccine beginning Saturday, Nov. 6, pending emergency use authorization and final sign-offs from the FDA, CDC and State next week.
Is it allergies or COVID-19? How to tell the difference based on common symptoms
HOUSTON โ Tree pollen is about to cause some trouble in Houston, and this year it may also cause confusion as people wonder if their symptoms are just seasonal allergies or COVID-19 related. โWe are on the brink of our spring allergy season,โ said Dr. Michael Kaplan, an ENT with Houston Sinus Center. But if you have a history of allergies and you can correlate it with the time and the exposure, itโs probably just allergies,โ said Kaplan. โThe tree pollen is going to start to accumulate in the next few weeks. Then youโre looking at grass pollen, but the tree pollen is the big culprit here,โ said Kaplan.
How one Facebook group is helping people find vaccines for loved ones
HOUSTON โ A Facebook group known as Vaccinate Houston is helping people find vaccines for their loved ones. โWeโre allowing everyone in who agrees to the rules,โ said Laurie DesAutels, creator of Vaccinate Houston- COVID-19 Vaccine Updates. โIt started as something small and now itโs becoming something where people are helping each other. โThe people on there are just sharing information about experiences and about availability,โ said Lynn Sheldon, a member of Vaccinate Houston. To sign up for DesAutelโs Facebook page, you can search Vaccinate Houston- COVID-19 Vaccine Updates on Facebook and request to join.