It’s that time of the year again! You can feel the tickle in the back of your throat, the slight discomfort of a stuffy nose and you’ve diagnosed the problem. You have a cold! A cold usually includes a runny nose, sore throat, coughing, mild headache, watery eyes, body aches, and sneezing. The “common cold”…
DetailsGastroenteritis, commonly called the tummy flu is basically inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines. It’s a disease most commonly caused by viruses but can also be caused by some bacteria and rarely by parasites, antibiotics, and other medications. Common viruses that cause gastroenteritis are Rotavirus Most common bacteria that cause this disease are Coli Staphyloccocus…
DetailsHypertension, also referred to as high blood pressure is a condition in which the arteries have persistently elevated blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries that carry blood o other parts of the body. The table below shows normal blood pressure numbers for adults. It also…
DetailsFrequent Use May Be a Preventable Contributor to Hearing Loss. When you think of risk factors for hearing loss, over-the-counter painkillers probably aren’t among them. But a Harvard study published in a recent issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that frequent use of ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be an important…
DetailsDehydration is one of the top reasons patients visit Emergency Rooms, such as Life Savers ER in Willowbrook, Texas. Dehydration occurs when your body loses significant amount of fluids along with essential salts and minerals. During the cooler months, dehydration may be a sign of something more serious. But during summer, dehydration is quite different.…
DetailsThe holidays are approaching and that means food, family gatherings, gift giving and more food! Here are some tips to help you stay healthy during the holidays. Portion Control Using a smaller plate allows you to put less food on your plate and encourages proper portion sizes. Always start by filling your plate with vegetables…
DetailsHow much sleep you need to stay healthy, alert, and active depends on your age and varies from person to person. Most adults need at least seven or more hours of sleep each night. The National Sleep Foundation and a panel of 18 experts examined than 300 studies to identify the ideal amount of time…
DetailsDo you struggle to maintain your New Years resolution to exercise more frequently? Perhaps you start of the month of January strong but your workout routine slightly declines due to a hectic schedule. Here is a six-step strategy to help you get active early in the a.m. Couple Working Out Together. Lay out your workout…
DetailsExercising is essential for the overall health of our body, but for people with asthma, exercise may set off some symptoms, including wheezing and breathlessness. However, with proper guidance and treatment, people with asthma can introduce exercise in their daily routine. Physical activities can be more challenging for asthma patients, but it has shown many…
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