Did you know that a child who exercises now is more likely to keep up the habit as an adult, and have a better quality of life as a result? You don’t have to pay for your child to play on a sports team to get them the exercise they need. One of the great [...]
We’ve all been warned numerous times about staying away from fast food, sodas, and processed meats. But there are plenty of foods marketed as “healthy” that we should really only eat in moderation. Take fruit snacks, for instance. Some really do contain antioxidants like vitamins C and E, but they are also full of sugar—sometimes [...]
All you need is a few pieces of clothing and a little bit of sunshine for your vacation, right? Well, that’s if everything goes perfectly. But just like when you get blindsided by an accident or illness close to home, things can happen just as easily— if not more easily— while you’re traveling to unknown [...]
It’s summertime, that time of year when everyone is coughing and sneezing away from the high pollen count. But this isn’t anything new for you — it’s a year-round battle with allergies. And you’re not alone. Over 40 million people suffer from allergies and the majority of those patients suffer from year-round allergies, according to [...]
Asthma is more common than you may think. The Center of Disease Control reported more than 6 million cases of childhood asthma in the US, affecting 1 in every 12 children. For some, it gets worse in the summertime. Why? Let’s take a closer look at the triggers of summertime asthma and how you can [...]
Summer’s just around the bend, which can be an amazing time for your family. Who wouldn’t be excited for family vacationing, a trip to the amusement park, and long days at the neighborhood pool? But for the many days in between, it can be challenging to keep your kids occupied and productive. One good place [...]
From riding the ocean waves to participating in chicken fights in the neighborhood pool, most kids will spend time playing in the water this summer. While all parents know about the dangers of drowning, you might be less familiar with what ‘secondary drowning’ is. Thankfully, secondary drownings are pretty rare, but they do happen. For [...]
With all the water play that happens in the summertime, it’s not uncommon for kids and adults to wind up getting water inside their ears from swimming or splashing around. This can lead to swimmer’s ear, an infection in the outer ear canal typically caused by moisture trapped in the ear after swimming. It doesn’t [...]
Summer heat is a given in Texas, but this summer’s hot Texas temperatures is keeping many of us indoors— which may be a smart decision. Because the safety of our community is top priority, Hospitality Health ER wants to ensure that everyone continues to monitor weather conditions and take steps towards preventing heat-related illnesses. According [...]
Fruit is nature’s candy, but unlike man-made candies that are full of unhealthy, processed sugar, fruit is jam-packed with nutritious components. What can be more refreshing than a couple of handfuls of blueberries for dessert during the hot summer months? In honor of National Blueberry Month, let’s pay tribute to all the health benefits of [...]
