Health & Safety Tips

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 ...

For children with asthma, this is a tough time of the year. The spread of respiratory illnesses in school, the change in temperature, and exposure to various seasonal allergens can all trigger asthma in children, which can cause missed school days and trips to the emergency room in Corpus Christi. ...

For many Americans, Thanksgiving is an important holiday which brings family and friends together. Unfortunately, this holiday is also when Physicians Premier sees a surge in cases involving preventable injuries. We want everyone to have a safe and happy Thanksgiving this year. Please read on to learn more about ...

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 ...