More salt or less – what to do? | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/blood-pressure-sodium/

If you have high blood pressure, is salt a villain? A UT Southwestern dietitian discusses the latest research on sodium in your diet.
Lifting and work restrictions during pregnancy: Talk it over with your doctor | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/lifting-during-pregnancy/

How much should work and activities such as lifting or standing really be limited during pregnancy?
One patient’s story of ignoring symptoms: ‘I was dying’ | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/i-was-dying/

It’s so important to take action when something isn’t right with your health. Every day, we see patients who have ignored symptoms for years.
How to protect your newborn from falls | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/infant-falls/

Infants falls in hospitals are on the rise due to an increase in newborns staying in their mothers’ hospital rooms. An obstetrician at UT Southwestern in Dallas explains how falls can be prevented.
Putting the heart first in breast cancer chemotherapy | Cancer | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/heart-breast-cancer/

Chemotherapy and radiation are effective breast cancer treatments. But rarely, these treatments can affect the function of the heart. Add your voice – #calloutcancer today.
A head-to-toe tour of your baby’s ultrasound | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/ultrasound/

The 18- to 20-week ultrasound is more than a chance to find out the baby’s gender. Learn what we look for in this head-to-toe ultrasound video tour.
Coumadin users: Let us go easy on the lettuce | Diet and Nutrition | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/letting-up-on-lettuce/

Summertime is traditionally one of the best times to enjoy salads. Seasonal fruits and vegetables are readily available and at peak flavor, and keeping your kitchen cool is easier when there’s no need to turn on the oven.
Watch for stroke symptoms when pregnant | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/stroke-pregnancy/

Each year, thousands of women have a stroke during their pregnancy or in the first few weeks following delivery. A UT Southwestern doctor in Dallas talks about stroke symptoms and reducing your risk.
Snack hack: Make healthy snacks work for you! EXPLORER VIEW
https://utswmed.org/medblog/healthy-snacks-weight/

Some people get up to 25 percent of their daily calories from snacks! UT Southwestern shares tips on healthy snacking as part of a balanced diet.
Three (easy) New Year’s resolutions for pregnant women | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-resolutions/

Follow these New Year’s resolutions for a better pregnancy experience in 2017!