Family planning is important, especially when deciding when to have a second or third child. Parent educators suggest that parents wait about eighteen to twenty-four months before having another child. Spacing out your kids will allow you to adjust to being first-time parents and learn the temperament of your first child. Of course, families come [...]
How can you sustain a New Year’s resolution of better health? Aside from trying to lose weight, being conscious of what’s in your food can make a big difference in your health. You’d be surprised what you’ll find on that little label of food ingredients. There are several thousands of food chemicals, many of which [...]
Acne breakouts, thinning hair, weight gain — sound familiar? You may think it’s just stress, but did you know these are also symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? PCOS is a hormonal disorder that usually affects women who are in the reproductive age of life, between the ages of 18 and 50. The exact cause [...]
Technology has become a staple in everyday life. While two- and three-year-old children generally can’t read or spell, they can maneuver their way around a tablet or phone with ease. Although televisions still play a part in screen time, more times than not, a child is in front of a laptop, tablet, or phone. If [...]
Gout can be downright painful and debilitating. Why? The inflammation and intense pain is caused by urate crystals that accumulate in the joints. To prevent gout, let’s first take a look at what causes these urate crystals to build up in the joints. Then, we'll take a look at the risk factors for gout. What [...]
Asthma, a lung disease, has become so common that sometimes we forget just how scary and dangerous it can be for those who suffer from it. Asthma can affect children and adults, and unfortunately there is no cure. To be better prepared, here are a few facts about asthma. Facts About Asthma How Many Types [...]
With busy days and hectic schedules we all deserve a little free time. But this doesn’t have to mean plopping the kids in front of the TV or handing them the iPad. Screens are not the best way to engage your children and depending on their age, there are many other activities to entertain them. [...]
All babies cry! Crying is their way of communicating that they are hungry, tired, hot, have a soiled diaper, or just want to be held. However, some babies cry more than others. Incessant, uncontrollable crying can potentially drive a parent or caregiver crazy. When babies continue to cry when there is nothing wrong, it is [...]
When parents announce that they are expecting, after the initial congratulations, the father is usually no longer the object of attention or affection. Moms get all of the love and support and fathers seem to fade into the background. However, fathers do play a major part in a child’s life during pregnancy and until the [...]
Hospitality Health ER in Galveston is committed to the health and safety of our community members. According to the information and guidance from Texas Department of Health Services, the risk of transmission of COVID-19 in Texas remains low. But should you cancel Spring Break travel due to coronavirus? With spring break fast approaching, you’re probably [...]
