By Jade Waddy Dana Cowey vividly remembers when she first arrived at TIRR Memorial Hermann at the age of 3 in 1966 for treatment of polio. Over the next decade, Cowey would come back to TIRR Memorial Hermann once a month for treatment of her polio conditions. TIRR Memorial Hermann can trace its roots back [Continue Reading]
Challenge Accepted: A Breast Cancer Survivor and Her Best Friend Find Fitness Inspiration in an Unlikely Source
By Alyson Ward Shvon Lowe, 39, is a four-year breast cancer survivor. She knows her health is irreplaceable, and that healthy food and exercise are part of her long-term recovery. But by the end of a busy 2018, smart eating and exercise had taken a back seat in her life. She had a new gym [Continue Reading]
Keep your family safe from one of the worst flu seasons in years
By Drew Munhausen The U.S. is potentially on track for one of the worst flu seasons we have seen in decades. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu activity has been elevated for eight straight weeks. As of the publication date of this blog, an estimated 9.7 million people have gotten sick [Continue Reading]
Gloria Suarez doesn’t let life-changing paralysis stop her from participating in her first marathon
By Jade Waddy Gloria Suarez’s motivation and determination are inspiring. Five years ago, Suarez began experiencing unexplainable back pain. “The pain was so unbearable, I went to the emergency room and was basically unable to stand up,” Suarez said. Doctors eventually discovered a tumor on her spine and several months later she would undergo surgery [Continue Reading]
Back to Boxing: Houston Man Returns to Passions after Two Meniscus Tears
By Drew Munhausen In October 2019, 53-year-old Dale Boardman was on vacation in California when he stumbled upon a beach race that was about to take place. The Surfing Madonna Beach Run – on Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, CA – consists of a 10k course that runs on the hand-packed sand alongside the ocean. Boardman [Continue Reading]
Memorial Hermann’s Tips to Start the New Decade off on the Right Foot
By Drew Munhausen Not only is it a new year, but it’s also a new decade! If you’re looking to start the decade off on the right foot with a series of resolutions, Memorial Hermann experts have some recommendations for goals, as well as tips on how to commit to them. Get Your Annual Wellness [Continue Reading]
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