Diet and exercise are a big part of healthy living, but what about the things in our immediate environment that can also impact our health? Modern day living comes with a lot of things that have become somewhat second nature to us. Cleansers, deodorizers, and appliances help us achieve a clean and comfortable home, but [...]
To close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hospitality Health ER wants to leave you with some food for thought—and your body. That’s because what you eat has a direct impact on your health. Cutting out processed meats, like hotdogs and cold cuts, is a huge start. But you also want to make sure you eat [...]
When your child will not eat vegetables, what should you do? As much as you want to, you can’t force spinach down their digestive systems. Or then again, maybe you can without them knowing? Although you want your kids to know what they’re eating and the benefits of healthy foods, sometimes they’re just not that [...]
You finally got your baby to sleep six hours straight through the night. Yay, no more sleepless nights and the worst is really over, right? Well, if you’re one of the lucky ones. Though you may be in the clear for some time, it’s very common for toddlers to start climbing into your bed. That [...]
We already know the health benefits of some of the most popular fruits we eat—bananas for potassium, citrus fruits for Vitamin C, and apples for fiber. But what benefits do we get from cherries? Just the joy of eating these delicious yet nutritious globes of fruit is satisfying enough that you probably never cared to [...]
Did you know that 25% of deaths in the US are caused by heart disease? This translates to a person dying from a heart-related condition every 40 seconds. Coronary heart disease (CHD) accounts for the majority of cardiovascular deaths, followed by stroke and heart failure. In hopes of saving lives, Hospitality Health ER continues to [...]
Cramps are a common cause of leg pain, but there's also a possibility of something more serious. If a blood clot has formed in the deep veins of your leg, it can cause a blockage in circulation. Although your body naturally clumps up your blood to stop bleeding after an injury, a blood clot that [...]
It’s natural to feel uneasy and on guard when you know that someone in your home or at work has a case of the shingles. Just the sound of the word “shingles” can make anyone’s skin crawl. But half the battle is knowing where the condition comes from and how to live or work with [...]
Hospitality Health ER in Longview and Tyler has encountered many patients that have mistaken a cold for a sinus infection, a sinus infection for a cold, and allergies for a cold. That’s because they can actually be difficult to tell apart—even by a doctor. A headache and stuffy nose are symptoms of all three, so [...]
“Don’t go out in the rain...you might catch pneumonia.” Thanks to our parents and grandparents, that all-too-familiar phrase rings through our minds each time we step out into cold, rainy weather. But just as you’re about to parrot back that same exact reminder to your kids as they walk out into the rain, you pause [...]
