Strength training over 60 can help prevent sarcopenia | Aging | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/age-related-sarcopenia/

Strength training is key in slowing sarcopenia – aging-related muscle loss. Explore the benefits of weightlifting for seniors and how to get started safely.
4 myths about vaping and pregnancy – busted | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/4-myths-about-vaping-and-pregnancy-busted/

After an increase in vaping-related illnesses and several deaths, many pregnant women still believe vaping is safer than smoking. Patients deserve the truth. In this Your Pregnancy Matters blog, UT Southwestern busts four myths about ecigs and pregnancy. Learn more.
Alphabet soup! Your guide to pregnancy-related abbreviations | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-abbreviations/

Confused by some of the abbreviations and acronyms in your digital pregnancy care chart? Check out our guide to common pregnancy-related shorthand.
Why the location of back pain is only part of the diagnosis | Back and Spine | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/back-pain-location/

We often think of spine pain in terms of neck pain, upper back pain, or lower back pain. But there’s much more beyond the location that matters. UT Southwestern discusses several other important factors to consider, as well as how to avoid recurrent back pain.
Enjoy a heart-healthy Diwali with these tips and tasty recipes | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/diwali-heart-healthy-food/

South Asian Americans are at increased risk of heart disease. This Diwali, try these recipes that benefit heart health without sacrificing sweet, savory flavor.
Adult scoliosis can be a pain in the back and legs | Back and Spine | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/adult-scoliosis-leg-pain/

Adult scoliosis can cause low-back pain, but it’s often leg pain or sciatica that drives patients to the Spine Center. In this week’s blog, find out how scoliosis can affect the legs and back and how many patients can overcome symptoms without surgery.
Get a handle on arthritis pain with specialized wrist and hand treatments | Plastic Surgery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hand-wrist-arthritis-treatment/

An easy-to-understand introduction to hand and wrist arthritis, covering diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and recovery – from UT Southwestern.
Feeling the burn? Tips to manage heartburn, GERD in pregnancy | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heartburn-gerd-pregnancy/

More than half of pregnant women deal with heartburn by the third trimester, thanks to hormone changes and an ever-expanding abdomen. In this Your Pregnancy Matters article, UT Southwestern offers safe, effective tips to beat the burn.
Breast cancer patients' lymphedema risk reduced by microsurgery
https://utswmed.org/medblog/lymphedema-breast-cancer-surgery/

Discover how microsurgical procedures can help reduce the risk of lymphedema after cancer surgery and provide a new treatment option for patients.
Nerve stimulation study offers hope for women with fecal incontinence | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/nerve-stimulation-study-offers-hope-women-fecal-incontinence/

Millions of women experience fecal incontinence – debilitating bowel leakage – with limited treatment options. Until now. PTNS, an innovative nerve therapy, might be a game-changer, and it’s only available through this clinical trial. Learn more.