Health & Safety Tips

Working a desk job for 40 or more hours a week can bring health risks. The American Heart Association gives this simple advice: “Sit less, move more.” The act of sitting itself is not detrimental to our health. What we shouldn’t ignore is the long-term consequence of no physical ...

We all know that it’s important to keep ourselves hydrated, but what are the reasons why? Our bodies need water to function. Did you know that about 2/3 of our bodies are made up of water? Our organs and tissues are mainly made up of water too! Your muscles ...

Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can be difficult. It may require you to make serious changes to your lifestyle and your daily routine. There are many symptoms, risk factors, and possible complications when living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Keep reading to find out more about what ...

As the COVID-19 crisis continues and families shelter in place, staying fit and keeping active is a wonderful way to spend family time, improve overall health, and decrease stress. But how do you encourage family fitness during this special time? Kids are accustomed to being active while in school, ...

For business owners, reopening their business in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic means navigating a new world of face coverings, social distancing, and decreased in-store capacity. Creating a robust employee wellness plan and adopting safety measures such as social distancing, temperature check, and hand hygiene can reduce the ...

What is Causing My Stomach Pain? At one time or another, just about everyone will experience a stomachache. Stomach pain has many different causes. Some are minor – like indigestion or gas pains – and others may require emergency medical care. The pattern and location of pain can give ...

You may feel anxious and stressed out, especially during this special time. The COVID-19 pandemic is a new disease, and it may cause feelings of overwhelm to both adults and children. Recognizing and managing stress in a healthy way will make not only you, but the people you care ...

Bump in IQ? Check. Reduced ear infections? Sure. Lower risk for asthma? Yes. August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Physicians Premier, your ER in Corpus Christi, is here to share the positive effects that breastfeeding can have on both mothers and their babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics unfailingly ...

Hurricane Hanna, the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, has made recent landfall in Texas. It has brought about heavy rains, winds, storm, as well as significant structural damage in some areas. A hurricane in the Atlantic is a bit ahead of the norm, since hurricane season tends to ...

As of July 17, 2020, Texas has had more than 300,000 human coronavirus cases — and the numbers continue to rise.  With COVID-19 coursing through the Lone Star State, we’re all looking for ways to lessen our risk of getting the extremely contagious virus. And experts across the board suggest social ...