Boats, carnival rides, planes, and cars — motion sickness can happen in a lot of places and can stop you from enjoying some of life’s thrills and pleasures. Unfortunately, many people who suffer from motion sickness simply avoid the things that make them sick even though they want nothing more than to share experiences with [...]
Ten percent of diabetics experience complications while traveling. If you’re feeling a bit hesitant about traveling with diabetes, just know that you can reduce your risks with proper planning and preparation. Here are some travel tips from Hospitality Health ER in Tyler and Longview that can potentially save your life and your vacation. Hospitality Health [...]
Every time we visit a doctor or go to an emergency room, we get our vital signs and blood pressure checked. We all know that high blood pressure can cause serious problems like stroke, heart failure, heart attacks, and kidney failure. But when the medical assistant gives you a reading of “140 over 90” or [...]
Seeing your child faint can send you into a panic, but you may be relieved to know that fainting is common in older children: about 20 percent of teens report having fainted at least once in their life. Although there is no evidence as to why fainting is more common in teens, some medical experts [...]
For states like Texas that have hot, humid summers, weather impacts more than personal comfort. It’s easy to let your kids run wild outdoors and swim all day at the pool, but with temperatures reaching over 100°F, you should take proper precautions so you and your children don’t wind up in the ER. If your [...]
Calling all aspiring fathers! We are always talking kids’ health at Hospitality Health ER, but healthy kids start with healthy parents. In honor of Father’s Day, we want to focus on Dad’s health and wellness. Believe it or not, a man’s health can impact the chances of successfully conceiving and can even determine the baby’s [...]
From infants to the elderly, Hospitality Health ER has treated many patients dealing with complications from a wide range of allergies. More than 50 million Americans have allergies, which are often food-related. We’ve seen a wide range of symptoms including hives, cramping, swelling, shortness of breath, and anaphylaxis. The most frequent culprits of food allergies [...]
Since the beginning of time, fruits and vegetables have played a vital role in human health. Most people generally know all the benefits we get from eating different fruits and veggies: immune system support from oranges, vision health from carrots, and muscle strength from spinach. So why exactly did an article about apples, carrots, and [...]
Did you know that in the past 30 years, rates of obesity in children doubled and quadrupled in adolescents? One third of children in the US are now overweight or obese. Being overweight or obese at a young age can predispose kids to diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, and cancer. How can parents find out if their kids [...]
April is Autism Awareness Month and to do our part, Hospitality Health ER wants to help make our community more aware about autism and challenge some misconceptions. More than 3.5 million Americans are living with autism spectrum disorder. In Texas alone, there are 500,000 people living with autism. Although much is still unknown about autism, [...]
