How often do you think about the air you breathe? At the time this article was written, the air quality index (AQI) for Tyler - Longview - Marshall scored a 52, which the Environmental Protection Agency’s air quality branch rates as “moderate”. The score came with a health message for residents in the area: “Unusually [...]
In the early 90s, fat-free and low-fat foods began finding their way onto the plates of countless Americans determined to look and feel healthier. The turn of the millennium brought about low-carb crazes like the Atkins and South Beach Diet. Now, the new buzz is gluten-free. An estimated 2.7 million Americans have said “No more” [...]
While there’s no such thing as the fountain of youth, you’ll be happy to know that your age doesn’t necessarily dictate your health. Although there are some factors you cannot control, like genetics and some diseases, there are many things within your control that can help you stay young longer. Remember the obvious don’ts: don’t [...]
It’s Tuesday morning—you drop the kids off at school, hit the highway, and set out on your usual 7:30am routine on the way to work. After hanging up from your 9am conference call, your heart starts to race and you can’t catch your breath. You begin sweating, trembling and thinking you’re having a heart attack, [...]
By Guest Blogger: Snacking has long been the perfect complement to a late-night movie or get-together. It has a way of making everything more pleasurable. Back in the days before all the hoopla surrounding carbs and calories, I wouldn’t even think twice about indulging in a bowl of popcorn while watching our favorite TV shows [...]
You always heard that giving of yourself is a good thing, but did you know that community service can actually lead to better health: physical health, mental health, and life expectancy? Our team at Hospitality Health ER meets thousands of community members each year through our interactions at our Tyler and Longview emergency rooms, and by [...]
The California measles outbreak of 2015 prompted many discussions around the need for parents to have their kids vaccinated. The CDC reported 145 measles cases from the California outbreak, with researchers pointing to “under-vaccination” as the cause for the spread. They found that only 50% of people exposed to the measles during that time period [...]
As the price tag of cashews— and most other nuts— continues to rise, many of us will pass them up muttering, “$7.00 a bag? That’s so not worth it.” Well, think again. Cashews aren’t just tasty, protein-filled snacks: they contain powerful, health-enhancing nutrients that may keep us from, well, going nutty. Yes, you heard that [...]
Unusual chest pain, nausea, abdominal pain…could you be having a heart attack? If you’ve never felt this way before, you jump to the worst case scenario, like many of us would. You call 911 or have your spouse rush you to the nearest urgent care center in Tyler. After three hours of waiting and examinations, [...]
In December 2015, Longview Regional Hospital treated a victim who apparently had been shot during a road rage incident. An argument that started over the use of high beams escalated into two shots fired at the victim. Road rage statistics are quite alarming, with more than 37% of aggressive driving incidents involving a firearm. Roughly [...]
