STHS’ Think Pink Parade, Sept. 28th

Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States and one of the leading causes of serious long-term disability nationwide, according to the Stroke Awareness Foundation, affecting nearly 800,000 Americans each year.

For decades, it’s been against the law for Medicare to pay for weight-loss medication, but that changed on July 1, with the launch of a new program called Bridge. It gives some people over 65, or who have Medicare for other reasons, access to some weight management medications if they meet certain weight and health criteria.

As the United States celebrated 250 years of independence, two Rio Grande Valley families welcomed historic milestones of their own.

Whether your goal is to eat better, move more, reduce stress or improve your overall well-being, small lifestyle changes can lead to lasting benefits for your physical, mental and emotional health. Every healthy choice, no matter how small, can help lay the foundation for a longer, happier and more fulfilling life.