You’ve heard that meningitis can be a scary thing, and you know it has something to do with the brain and spinal cord, but what is it exactly? Meningitis is an inflammation of the tissues (meninges) that surround the brain and spinal cord. Although it isn’t as common as other illnesses like the flu or [...]
An allergic reaction can range from something as harmless as a rash or watery eyes, to more serious conditions like anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is life-threatening because it causes your blood pressure to drop and narrows your airways. What's the result? You have a hard time breathing. When should you go to the ER? Right away! This [...]
Texas’s climate provides the perfect home for a lot of creepy crawlers, including spiders. Most of them are harmless, but Texas has two species of venomous spiders that can be dangerous, especially if they bite a young child or older adult. The brown recluse spider and the black widow spider aren’t necessarily aggressive, but they [...]
If you’re tired of suffering from painful menstrual cramps every month, you’re not alone. More than half of women report pain and needing medications during their cycle. Perhaps your doctor put you on birth control in hopes of reducing the pain. But if you’re looking for natural remedies that might help, here are a couple [...]
With Thanksgiving around the corner and COVID-19 cases still high, annual holiday gatherings might look a bit different than usual. This leaves more room for new family traditions that don’t require you to leave your home. Arts and crafts are a fun way to keep your kids busy during the holidays and encourages them to [...]
COVID-19 has impacted a lot of our day-to-day lives, causing interruptions to work, school, hobbies, and now, the holidays. Cases are still high in Texas, so it is important to continue to follow the CDC’s recommended precautions when celebrating Thanksgiving in or out of your house this year. Is it Safe to Celebrate Thanksgiving This [...]
In addition to the popular holidays in October and November — Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, and Thanksgiving — there is a lesser known one: National Hiking Day. This holiday serves as a reminder to get out for some fresh air during the season that makes it so easy to sink into the couch. Hiking [...]
Fall is officially here! As the leaves start to change, it reminds us of drinking hot cocoa, corn mazes, sitting by the fire, and above all, football season. Although most of us won’t be able to catch a game from the bleachers this year, we can still enjoy game day from home. We’ve compiled a [...]
Ever notice that your back pain comes back as the cold weather starts creeping in? No, it’s not just your imagination. Cold weather is proven to increase the risk of muscle strains and tears. The drop in temperature might also seem to be accompanied by an uptick in migraines and arthritic pains. Let’s take a [...]
If you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, one of the best ways to get there is to avoid eating out on a regular basis. Why? When you eat at a restaurant, there’s no telling what's in the food or if the meals were prepared safely and/or properly. You won’t have to ask yourself: “What [...]
