Dehydration 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.…
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…
DetailsAs kids head back to school, families settle into new routines filled with early mornings, after-school activities, and homework. While the season brings energy and structure, it can also introduce new health concerns. The return to classrooms and sports means kids are more exposed to illness, injuries, and stress. While many issues can be handled…
DetailsAn annual physical is a scheduled visit with a primary care provider to get your health checked when nothing is obviously wrong. The visit usually includes vital signs, a physical exam, a review of your medications and family history, and lab work ordered based on your age and risk factors. That last part matters more…
DetailsSeasonal allergies are one of the most common reasons people feel miserable in the Spring. Pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds triggers symptoms like sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, and coughing in millions of people every year. Most of the time, these symptoms are manageable at home with over-the-counter medications and basic avoidance strategies. The problem…
DetailsEvery year, as the weather cools and people spend more time indoors, colds and coughs start to spread. That scratchy throat, stuffy nose, sneezing, and fatigue often mark the beginning of a common cold. While these illnesses are usually mild and go away on their own, knowing how to manage symptoms and when to seek…
DetailsDeep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, usually in the lower leg or thigh. These clots develop when blood flow slows down, the blood becomes more prone to clotting, or the walls of a blood vessel become injured or irritated. While a DVT on its own is…
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…
DetailsIt is a commonly accepted fact that as we age, we will experience some diminishment of our cognitive abilities. That means our ability to carry out tasks, remember important events, or execute complex actions will decline. But scientists believe that we can strengthen the brain to help reduce this natural slowing down of our mental…
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