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How Exercise Can Help Control and Lower Your Blood Pressure

How Exercise Can Help Control and Lower Your Blood Pressure


Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure. Understand the impact uncontrolled high blood pressure can have on your health.

Cooper Makes It Our Mission to Fight the Causes of Heart Disease

Cooper Makes It Our Mission to Fight the Causes of Heart Disease


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.

The Dangers of Hidden Fat — and What You Can Do to Lose It

The Dangers of Hidden Fat — and What You Can Do to Lose It


Not all fat is created equal. Understand the impact of visceral fat on your body and the health risks associated.

Ever Wondered What Happens Inside Your Body After a Holiday Meal?

Ever Wondered What Happens Inside Your Body After a Holiday Meal?


Learn how your body processes and recovers from a post-holiday meal.

Beat the Odds of Breast Cancer

Beat the Odds of Breast Cancer


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Discover steps you can take to prevent the disease.

Employer Tips for Leading the Way to Wellness for Their Employees

Employer Tips for Leading the Way to Wellness for Their Employees


Find out how organizational leadership can help shape personal health and the company’s future.

Adding Years to Your Life with a Midlife Fitness Regimen

Adding Years to Your Life with a Midlife Fitness Regimen


Does your midlife fitness level reduce your risk of chronic disease? Read about the latest research from The Cooper Institute.

Establishing a Clear Connection Between Nutrition and Health

Establishing a Clear Connection Between Nutrition and Health


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

Sleep, Exercise and Nutrition Are the Secret to Childhood Fitness


Sleep, Exercise and Nutrition Are the Secret to Childhood Fitness

How to Work Olympic Athlete Training Techniques into Your Routine

How to Work Olympic Athlete Training Techniques into Your Routine


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.

Gut Health, or Digestive Health, Is Important to Whole-Body Health

Gut Health, or Digestive Health, Is Important to Whole-Body Health


If you experience regular stomach pains and discomfort, find out if you have a common gut disorder and when to see a physician.

Trusting the Treadmill Stress Test

Trusting the Treadmill Stress Test


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.

Ideals v. Realism When It Comes to Fitness Goals for Busy Women

Ideals v. Realism When It Comes to Fitness Goals for Busy Women


Oftentimes, women are busy with work, family and other commitments and neglect their own health. Learn how to achieve a realistic, healthy routine.

Sunscreen Ingredients and Facts for Year-Round Skin Protection

Sunscreen Ingredients and Facts for Year-Round Skin Protection


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.

Commonly Asked Questions About Colon Cancer and Screening

Commonly Asked Questions About Colon Cancer and Screening


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.

Is a Little Alcohol Good for Your Health? Cooper Experts Weigh In

Is a Little Alcohol Good for Your Health? Cooper Experts Weigh In


One of the steps to Get Cooperized™ is to control alcohol consumption. In honor of Alcohol Awareness Month, read how alcohol affects your health.

Getting an Exercise Consultation to Improve Your Results

Getting an Exercise Consultation to Improve Your Results


Learn how exercise consultations as a part of your Cooper Clinic exam are a great way to correct underlying fitness imbalances.

Cooper Physician Gives Tips on How to Keep a Healthy Family Video

Cooper Physician Gives Tips on How to Keep a Healthy Family Video


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.

Ensuring Better Heart Health Through a Commitment to Fitness

Ensuring Better Heart Health Through a Commitment to Fitness


Kick off American Heart Month with a new plan to get your heart in shape.

The Eight Simple Steps to Cooperizing Your Way to Longevity

The Eight Simple Steps to Cooperizing Your Way to Longevity


Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper shares how you can extend your life and make good health a habit.

5 Simple Ways to Take Control of Your Diabetes for Better Health

5 Simple Ways to Take Control of Your Diabetes for Better Health


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.

What's the Difference Between Heartburn and Indigestion?


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.

Breast Cancer: Myth vs. Fact

Breast Cancer: Myth vs. Fact


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.

Do You Know Your Body Fat Percentage?


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.

Simple and Easy Ways to Stay Healthy During the Flu Season

Simple and Easy Ways to Stay Healthy During the Flu Season


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.

Drinking Water and Eating Healthy for a Glowing Complexion

Drinking Water and Eating Healthy for a Glowing Complexion


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.

Why It's So Important to Your Health to Get a Good Night's Sleep

Why It's So Important to Your Health to Get a Good Night's Sleep


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.

Cooper's Not-So-Secret Secrets to Staying Healthy at Any Age

Cooper's Not-So-Secret Secrets to Staying Healthy at Any Age


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.

How to Tell the Difference Between Cold and Allergy Symptoms

How to Tell the Difference Between Cold and Allergy Symptoms


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.

Know Your Numbers


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.

A Perfect Father's Day Gift

A Perfect Father's Day Gift


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.

Skin Care Myths - Busted!

Skin Care Myths - Busted!


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.

Aging Gracefully

Aging Gracefully


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.

CT Scan Q&A with Cooper Clinic Diagnostic Radiology Expert


Learn about why Cooper Clinic finds imaging a necessary element to preventive exams.

Stop the Slump


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.

A Cooper Expert Explains How a Colonoscopy Can Save Your Life


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.

Your Blood Pressure IQ Can Determine Your Fitness Outlook

Your Blood Pressure IQ Can Determine Your Fitness Outlook


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.

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