Health & Safety Tips

Have you – or a loved one – been suffering from shortness of breath? Does your condition make it difficult for you to do normal everyday activities? You may dismiss it as merely a sign that you are getting older, however, it is essential for you to discuss your ...

Thanksgiving marks the official start of the Holiday Season, and it is just around the corner! Everyone is looking forward to Thanksgiving since it is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends, travel to visit loved ones and enjoy delicious food. However, the holidays also bring with ...

Children love Halloween: trips to the neighborhood haunted house, trick-or-treating, dressing up, and parties. However, for parents, there is normally a fine line between Halloween fun and concerns about safety. Here are some Halloween safety tips from Physicians Premier, your emergency room in Bulverde, TX. For homeowners: Keep  your ...

Liver health is vital for our overall wellness, but it’s something that many people do not know much about. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that nearly 4.5 million people in the United States deal with liver disease. What makes this figure more staggering is that most liver ...

About 284,000 people in the United States live with spinal cord injuries. The spine has many functions. It holds us upright and helps us twist, turn, and bend. It protects all nerves passing messages between our brain and body. However, most of us barely think twice about our spines until ...

September is National Food Safety Month, and now is a perfect time to increase awareness of food safety education. According to researchers, there are over 250 foodborne illnesses present in the world today. These can cause a wide variety of symptoms from mild to life-threatening in humans. The best way to ...

Did you know that two children were killed every day in 2019 due to car accidents? It’s an unfortunate fact that vehicular crashes are the leading cause of death in children 13 years of age or even younger. This statistic should encourage all parents to do more in the name of ...

Every year, approximately 8.6 million sports injuries occur in the United States. Eye injuries make up a significant portion of those injuries. The good news is that sports eye injuries are entirely preventable. Wearing protective eyewear can prevent 90% of potential injuries. Read on for a comprehensive guide to eye injury prevention. Explore ...

Being a parent has to be the hardest job on the planet. There are so many things to keep in mind to ensure your child’s health stays optimal. That’s why using a health and wellness checklist can be so valuable. If you’ve never encountered such a checklist, you are in the ...

It can be easy to forget about sun protection. In fact, about 30 percent of adults don’t exercise sun protection, according to the National Cancer Institute.  Sun safety practices are critical during the summer as people spend more time outside in swimming pools and parks. Protect yourself from dangerous ...