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Did you know that approximately 1 in 250 men will develop testicular cancer at some point in their lives? Fortunately, you can catch this occurrence relatively early if you regularly schedule a men's health screening. However, not everybody understands the importance...

According to John Hopkins Medicine, over 20 million Americans 12 and older face substance use disorders every day. Is someone you love showing signs of addiction? If you're unsure what addiction might look like, you can learn some of the signs to look for in the...

Studies show that 36% of Americans suffer from severe loneliness. Unfortunately, loneliness leads to negative feelings and thoughts. It makes you feel depressed and sad. Loneliness can happen for several reasons, but it's not something to ignore. After all, it won't...

There are about 30 million Americans currently living with no health care insurance. It is actually more common than you may think. There are many reasons that people may not have health care insurance, but one is that they cannot afford it on their own. Health...

According to some research, 7 out of 10 deaths in the United States are caused by a chronic disease that could have been prevented.  This is one reason why preventative care is so important, but there are many advantages to scheduling a preventative checkup. For...

Addiction is not something that gets spoken about enough. With 19.7 million Americans suffering from different types of substance addictions, we're all too quick to sweep it under the rug.  Overcoming addiction is a task that those who suffer struggle with. It takes...

"Aging isn't for the weak." How many times have we heard this quote recited to us by those in our lives who are aging themselves? This quote is repeated time and time again and we want to assure this timeless anecdote doesn't fall on deaf ears. Prevention is a key...

It's no secret there is a confused culture around vaccinations and immunizations in society today. This confusion stems from people, especially parents, being ill informed about vaccinations and immunization. Nagel Clinic is here to provide information about...

Approximately one million eye injuries occur each year in the United States and ninety percent of these injuries are preventable. July is eye injury prevention month so we're here to give you the facts on prevention and what you can do to avoid common injuries. More...

The purpose of Men's Health Month is the increase awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Here are some quick men's health facts: In 1920, women lived, on average, one year longer than men....

Dehydration can happen in the blink of an eye and relentless summer temperatures don't help this matter. Keep reading for some surprising facts and quick tips on how you can stay hydrated and healthy this summer. Most Americans, about 75%, are considered chronically...

A crucial aspect of increasing mental health awareness is disseminating information on the facts and what can be done to help those affected. What does this mean for residents of Bandera County? According to data from the 2017 National Survey of Drug Use and Health,...

May is Skin Cancer Awareness month and with another Texas summer looming, we want to make sure you know how to properly protect you and your family from harmful UV rays. The Skin Cancer Foundation says about 90 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers and about 86 percent...

The Importance of Taking Care of Yourself First As children, we don’t realize what significant roles the women in our lives play in helping us to be the people we will become. It's not until we reach maturity that we realize how our own traits and habits were shaped...

The Clinic is excited to celebrate national heart health month during February! Traditionally the month for lovers and all things heart related, February also reminds us to take care of our hearts. Health systems around the country celebrate American Heart Month by...

You’re at your desk, working through another long Monday. While you’re sending your afternoon emails, you start to feel a tightening in your chest and arm. The discomfort continues and you begin to have trouble catching your breath. You’re having a heart attack and...