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Meet your doctor: Dr. Wanika Williams

Aug. 13, 2024

Video

Discover high-quality health care with Dr. Wanika Williams, a dedicated WellMed internal medicine physician in Houston, Texas.

The small-town doctor still exists; black bag, house calls and all

Aug. 13, 2024

Article

Rural health care providers trained to handle a wide range of medical problems.

Meet your doctor: Dr. Anna Alquiza

Aug. 8, 2024

Video

Discover high-quality health care with Dr. Anna Alquiza, a dedicated WellMed internal medicine physician in Houston, Texas.

Meet your doctor: Dr. Sapan Bhatt

Aug. 7, 2024

Video

Discover high-quality health care with Dr. Sapan Bhatt, a dedicated WellMed internal medicine physician in La Porte, Texas.

How and why Medicare Advantage plans are rated

Aug. 7, 2024

Podcast

Did you know that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rates Medicare Advantage plans every year to help consumers make wise decisions about choosing a plan that’s right for them?

Meet your clinician: Sai-Han Yu

Aug. 5, 2024

Video

Discover high-quality health care with Sai-Han Yu, a dedicated WellMed family nurse practitioner in San Antonio, Texas.

Meet your doctor: Dr. Dilipkumar Patel

July 31, 2024

Video

Discover high-quality health care with Dr. Dilipkumar Patel, a dedicated WellMed internal medicine physician in La Porte, Texas.

The elusive Mr. Sandman: Struggling with sleep apnea

July 31, 2024

Podcast

Trouble falling asleep? Getting a good night’s rest is critical to your health and wellness. Alvaro Garcia, MD from WellMed at East Houston discusses obstructive sleep apnea and how you can get back to sleeping through the night again.

Meet your doctor: Dr. Alejandra Garza

July 31, 2024

Video

Discover high-quality health care with Dr. Alejandra Garza, a dedicated WellMed internal medicine physician in Sunset Valley, Texas.

Be careful when buying OTC medication from a dollar store

July 30, 2024

Article

Dollar store prices are tempting, but when it comes to buying pain relievers or other over-the-counter medication there, use caution.

Healing through nutrition

July 24, 2024

Podcast

What is nutritional healing, and how can I make it part of my daily lifestyle? Dr. Michael Snyder from WellMed at Pleasanton explains how you can turn your food into medicine.

6 pillars of lifestyle medicine

July 17, 2024

Article

Your lifestyle choices often shape your health. Poor choices yield poor outcomes. Follow these simple rules of thumb to give your body its best chance of being healthy.

Breathless: Managing COPD

July 17, 2024

Podcast

COPD refers to a group of lung diseases that can interfere with normal breathing. Dr. Rajay Seudath from Optum – University discusses this chronic disease, including symptoms and treatments.

Following a balanced diet

July 10, 2024

Podcast

Eating a nutritious diet is essential to staying healthy and active. Gladys Lopez, DO, from WellMed at Hampton in Dallas, Texas, discusses the importance of eating well and questions to ask your primary care provider.

Everything you need to know about Alzheimer’s disease

July 3, 2024

Podcast

Every year, millions of people worldwide are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, but what are the leading signs and symptoms of the disease? David Levitt, MD, a contracted physician at Aegis Medical Group in Clermont, Florida, discusses what to look for and available treatments available for people who have or are likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.