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Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure. Understand the impact uncontrolled high blood pressure can have on your health.
Did you know Dr. Kenneth Cooper chaired the first Heart Walk in 1992? Learn about our
shared mission with the American Heart Association to prevent heart disease and stroke.
Not all fat is created equal. Understand the impact of visceral fat on your body and the health risks associated.
Learn how your body processes and recovers from a post-holiday meal.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Discover steps you can take to prevent the disease.
Find out how organizational leadership can help shape personal health and the company’s future.
Does your midlife fitness level reduce your risk of chronic disease? Read about the latest research from The Cooper Institute.
Ready to start a lifelong journey of healthy eating? Learn how to Get Cooperized with a nutrition plan to achieve your goals.
Sleep, Exercise and Nutrition Are the Secret to Childhood Fitness
Do you have what it takes to perform like an elite athlete? Find out how these athletes prepare and train for the biggest competitions of their life.
If you experience regular stomach pains and discomfort, find out if you have a common gut disorder and when to see a physician.
Dr. Kenneth Cooper was the first physician in Dallas to use this groundbreaking cardiovascular test. Learn why the test is important and how it measures your overall fitness level.
Oftentimes, women are busy with work, family and other commitments and neglect their own health. Learn how to achieve a realistic, healthy routine.
The sun is out and heat is rising, which means our skin is more exposed to the sun. Learn the new changes about sunscreen and why it’s essential for skin care.
Did you know colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers? Read our Q&A with Cooper Clinic Director of Gastroenterology about when you should start the screening process.
One of the steps to Get Cooperized™ is to control alcohol consumption. In honor of Alcohol Awareness Month, read how alcohol affects your health.
Learn how exercise consultations as a part of your Cooper Clinic exam are a great way to correct underlying fitness imbalances.
It's never too early to start your entire family on heatlhy routines. New Cooper Clinic physician, Dr. Emily Hebert, shares tips such as exercising, healthy eating and enjoying time together.
Kick off American Heart Month with a new plan to get your heart in shape.
Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper shares how you can extend your life and make good health a habit.
November is American Diabetes Month aiming to raise awareness in the movement to Stop Diabetes? Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. If you are battling the disease, learn five tips to help you take control of your health.
If you ever experience that uncomfortable pain in your stomach, it could be indigestion. If it's a pain near your heart, it's probably heartburn. Read more to find out the similarities and differences between heartburn and indigestion and what you can do to lessen the discomfort from both conditions.
While there have been many advances in breast cancer detection and treatment, we are still often left with misleading information about how and why breast cancer surfaces. Read these top five common myths about breast cancer and learn the truth.
We all know what we weigh on the scale, but what about our body composition, or body fat? Cooper Clinic offers two different ways to measure body fat. Read more to find out which process is right for you and how it works.
Whether it's a common cold or the flu, symptoms such as fatigue, congestion and body aches are never easy to deal with. This fall and winter fight back the flu with helpful preventive steps from a Cooper Clinic physician.
Healthy nutrition and a balanced diet help more than your waistline. As the largest organ on your body, you skin is always hungry for proper hydration, food and supplements. Read more about your skin's cravings and what makes it glow.
Sleep plays a big part in our daily routine. Lack of it can promote hunger, stress and contribute to less exercise. Learn how many hours of sleep you should get to keep healthy and some simple tricks to establish a relaxed routine.
Staying healthy in your 30s and 40s is just as important as in your 70s and beyond. But what do you need to do differently during each decade of your life? Read more about tips to live well at every stage of life.
All too often we diagnose a cold as allergies and allergies as a cold. Which is it? Before you go diagnosing your sniffles and sneezes, read this Q&A with a Cooper Clinic physician to solve your symptom mystery.
Some of the most important numbers you need to know are not found in your bank statement or your phone book. Your clinical laboratory results contain vital information for your health. Make sure you know these numbers and what they mean.
This Father's Day urge your dad to get the gift of a lifetime: an annual physical exam. Many men avoid seeing a doctor yearly for a check-up. Read more about why it's essential to get an annual physical exam and what many men might be missing if they skip.
Many skin care products and treatments are surrounded by hype. Can you erase wrinkles? Do you need to spend a fortune on skin care products? Read more as we debunk a few common skin care myths.
Kenneth H. Cooper, the "father of aerobics" recently celebrated his 80th birthday with a skiing trip to Colorado. With helpful aging tips, you too could be skiing into your 80th birthday. It's never too early to start the healthy aging process. Learn more about how to get there and where to get started.
Learn about why Cooper Clinic finds imaging a necessary element to preventive exams.
The National Institutes of Health shares that back pain is the second most common cause of work days missed due to illness. Poor posture while sitting at your desk can lead to short- and long-term back pain. Learn to improve your posture and your performance.
Fifty thousand Americans will die this year from colon cancer, a largely preventable disease. Dr. Abram Eisenstein, Director of Gastroenterology at Cooper Clinic, discusses screening options and recommendations.
Do you know a non-gender specific, "silent killer" is lurking among us and can surface suddenly to trigger heart attack, kidney failure, eye hemorrhage (damaging the retina), or stroke? With every heartbeat, this insidious and symptom-free killer, also known as high blood pressure, can overwork the heart and lead to numerous complications before one even knows there is damage being done.