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May 2018

Raising a Well-Rounded Teenager Part 2: Mental Health

By |2022-04-07T12:40:29-05:00May 28th, 2018|Children & Youth|

Did you know that one in every four to five youths in the general population can be classified with a mental disorder? Unfortunately, many of these children and adolescents are not receiving the appropriate intervention or support they need at an early age. Needless to say, mental health is now at the forefront of conversations [...]

Raising a Well-Rounded Teenager Part 1: Physical Care

By |2022-04-07T12:40:36-05:00May 26th, 2018|Children & Youth|

At Hospitality Health ER in Tyler, we come across parents that have the same struggles of raising a teenager as many of us do. You probably still remember what your teen years were like — bodily changes, dating, parties, and the pressures of fitting in and performing well in school. For some teens, this transition [...]

4 Low Impact Exercises that Can Do a Body Good

By |2022-06-28T09:31:09-05:00May 25th, 2018|Daily Living, Wellness & Nutrition|

Although there’s nothing like that spike of endorphins you get from good old-fashioned running, you might need a different exercise strategy if you’re dealing with pain, injury, or fatigue. The good news is that cross-training can be highly beneficial in maintaining your aerobic performance, overall fitness, and health. Whether you’ve injured a foot, knee, or hip, [...]

How to Treat a Pulled Muscle

By |2022-04-07T12:41:01-05:00May 24th, 2018|Daily Living, Emergency Medicine|

With a bigger focus on raising a healthier generation, our kids are more active than they’ve ever been. That’s a wonderful thing, but a lot can happen during PE, soccer, gymnastics, or Taekwondo. Overexertion, failure to stretch, or a misstep can strain a muscle and leave your child sore or in pain. But how do [...]

Beach Safety Tips for Memorial Weekend in Galveston: How to Stay Out of the ER

By |2023-04-25T14:12:05-05:00May 23rd, 2018|Holidays, Local Galveston|

Memorial Weekend in Galveston can be a real good time, especially when it comes to soaking up the sea and sun at one the local beaches. But with years of experience dealing with ER care, we know a lot can happen at the beach, especially when folks are blindsided by how powerful the water and [...]

Is Social Media Bad? 4 Tips to Making it Work for You

By |2022-04-07T12:41:21-05:00May 15th, 2018|Children & Youth|

If you haven’t wondered if social media is causing more grief than good, then you’re one of the few people who get 100% satisfaction from their online lives. But what about the rest of us who have a love-hate relationship with Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and so on? We love seeing what our “friends” are up [...]

Oh, Honey, Have Some Honey! 4 Health Benefits of Honey

By |2022-04-07T12:41:30-05:00May 14th, 2018|Wellness & Nutrition|

Today, we are learning more and more about the other health benefits of honey. And it's no wonder why Winnie the Pooh loves honey so much! Aside from it being a tasty touch to tea and yogurt, honey provides so many health benefits. Since 7000 B.C., it has been used by ancient Greeks, Romans, and [...]

Happy Mother’s Day! 7 Fun Facts about Mommy Power

By |2022-04-07T12:41:40-05:00May 13th, 2018|Holidays|

Pregnancy, labor, breastfeeding, bathing, cleaning, grocery shopping, grooming, meal preparations, helping with homework - moms carry a load that is nothing short of true love. And it doesn’t matter if you’re a stay-at home-mom or working mom, we all experience the endless days and sacrifices for our children. In honor of Mother’s Day, we compiled [...]

Sacred 7 Emergency List by Your Local Tyler ER

By |2022-04-07T12:41:51-05:00May 3rd, 2018|Emergency Medicine, Local Tyler|

What doctor or Tyler ER should your kid be taken to if there’s a medical emergency?  Who can your babysitter call on to help with the other child? When it comes to our own kids, we usually know how to react when they get sick. It becomes second nature to parents. We know their typical [...]

The BRAT Diet for Diarrhea or Vomiting

By |2022-04-07T12:42:02-05:00May 2nd, 2018|Children & Youth, Emergency Medicine|

When you’re dealing with diarrhea or vomiting from an upset stomach or bug, you don’t want to put anything else in your digestive system that will irritate it. To keep you from spending hours in the bathroom, here are Hospitality Health ER’s recommendations on what and what not to eat after a bout of diarrhea [...]