You won’t find many people who’ll claim to love celery. Rarely the star of the show, you’ll probably only eat it if it’s tucked away in turkey stuffing, or you might enjoy just a couple of bites with buffalo wings and lots of ranch. Despite its unfavorable reputation, celery should be a regular item on [...]
It's not hard to believe that more than half of Americans are concerned about their stress levels. Between 40-hour workweeks, raising kids, social media rants, along with everything life throws at us, it’s no wonder why most of us are fighting off anxiety. While some stress can be motivational, constant stress can harm both our [...]
Did you know that about 85 percent of American adults consume some form of caffeine on a daily basis? From espressos and energy drinks to colas and teas, you can say that caffeine has become as commonplace as H20. But is caffeine good for your health? How much can I have in one day? And [...]
Just because Hospitality Health ER is open 24-7 doesn’t mean we don’t believe in taking time off from work. In fact, we encourage taking as many vacations as your work allows. Why? Plain and simple: vacations are good for your health. Workaholic standards in the US are one reason that stress and depression are at [...]
The doctor looks down at his clipboard and says, “We’ll have a CBC done and go from there.” You know it has something to do with your blood being tested…but for what exactly? Blood tests can help detect an underlying disease or medical condition that may be causing your symptoms. Some can even tell how [...]
With well over a million fires reported across the US every year, fire safety shouldn’t be taken lightly. Many residential fires result from cooking, heating, electrical malfunctions, and easily-preventable causes like lit cigarettes that aren’t disposed of properly. Are you and your loved ones prepared should a fire happen in your home? If businesses and [...]
How ironic that National Diabetes Month falls in November, the start of the holiday season when you’re fighting off all the sugar-filled goodies at work parties and family gatherings. Although controlling your sugar intake is important in preventing and controlling Type II Diabetes, there’s also Type I Diabetes that isn’t caused by what you eat. [...]
You can potentially save someone’s life by knowing CPR, yet only 20 percent of Americans do. Even if you aren’t a lifeguard, coach, or teacher, you can take CPR classes and become one of the few Americans that are equipped with the skills to save a life. We at Hospitality Health ER in Galveston encourage [...]
So, you’re in Galveston celebrating spring break, a milestone birthday, the Fourth of July, or New Years. Accidents happen, and now that firework you lit has left you with a nasty burn. What do you do? Before you follow one of mama’s home burn remedies, you should note that how you treat a burn can [...]
We’ve all been bruised, sore, swollen, feverish, or achy at one point or another. But it can be tricky remembering how to treat different aches, pains, and ailments. Do you apply a hot or cold compress to a swollen ankle? What about for a swollen lip, a migraine, or a fever? Here are the general [...]
