Health & Safety Tips

May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month, and your local Corpus Christi ER would like to take this opportunity to educate the community about the importance of checking your blood pressure regularly. Almost half of American adults struggle with high blood pressure or hypertension. Blood pressure refers to the force exerted ...

It’s common for people to spend a minimum of eight hours each day – often exceeding this timeframe – to fulfil their work responsibilities. Given the considerable amount of time spent on work, it’s understandable that many employees experience work-related stress. There are many factors that contribute to work-induced stress. According ...

Diet for Heart Health A healthy diet and lifestyle are the two main keys to heart health. Managing and preventing heart disease is not as hard as most of us think. It’s a matter of making choices that count! A nutritious, healthy diet plays a huge role in preventing ...

Burn injuries continue to be one of the main causes of accidental injury and death in the United States. In fact, according to the American Burn Association, approximately 486,000 people in the U.S. get treatment for burn-related incidents on a yearly basis. Observing burn safety is a must in every home, especially ...

If you vowed to make this year the year you finally adopt a healthier lifestyle and take control of your weight concerns, you are not alone. Weight loss is the most common resolution, and while it’s natural to feel excited to discover new ways to lose weight and shed those extra ...

During the winter months, there is a surge in respiratory diseases and illnesses, including flu and colds. The dry and cold air can weaken our immune system and encourage people to spend most of their time indoors, making it easier for viruses to disperse. If you find yourself coughing and sneezing ...

The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity to start a resolution to be healthier. Some might find the tradition silly, but the truth is, incorporating healthy habits into our daily routine and keeping true to our healthy new year’s resolutions will help us live a healthier, longer, and ...

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that a big number of people fail to keep the New Year’s resolutions they’ve made. In fact, a study suggests that about 80 percent fall off the wagon come February. This doesn’t mean that your New Year’s goals won’t become a reality. Success ...

Celebrating New Year’s Eve as a family can be one of the most wonderful and special ways to create new memories – and it doesn’t have to be boring! The most meaningful celebrations are the simplest ones, spent with those we love the most. Below are some fun ways to ...

This season, it can be quite easy to get swept up and overindulge in treats – treats that strain the waistline and tax the arteries. By just consuming an extra 200 calories a day – a tumbler of eggnog here, a piece of pecan pie there, some sugar cookies ...