Don’t let the chilly weather stop you from running outside. Follow these ten easy tips on how to acclimate to changing temperatures provided by Alyson Ruggiero, M.S., Exercise Physiologist and Sport Biomechanist, and Kimberly Gandler, M.S., Biomechanist, with Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute. Hydration and electrolyte replacement are still important when it’s cold; consume [Continue Reading]
Need medical care but not sure where to go?
It’s 10:30 p.m. on a Saturday night and your child is running a fever and not feeling well. What should you do? You can head to the nearest emergency room, you can wait until Monday morning and schedule an appointment with your pediatrician, or you can call the free 24/7 Nurse Health Line. Anyone [Continue Reading]
Striking Back at Cancer with Laughter, Dancing & More
No one is ever really prepared for the changes that come with a cancer diagnosis. It begins with a biopsy confirming diagnosis and progresses on to any number of treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and/or immunotherapy. You endure changes to your body and your outlook as you fight the battle of your life. [Continue Reading]
How Can Knowing Your BMI Save Your Life?
OK, you’ve vowed to lose weight. You’ve made promises to your doctor, your family, yourself. That’s great. But how far should you go? Health experts use two forms of measurement to determine health risks associated with excess poundage. One measurement is Body Mass Index or BMI. Keeping your BMI in a healthy range can reduce [Continue Reading]
Proven Strategies for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
Resolved: Not to ditch New Year’s resolutions before Valentine’s Day. Better yet: Keep them, all year long. But how? “We often have the information and the tools. We just need to open our toolbox and put them to work,” says Nancy Gilliam, LPN, CWC, a registered health coach at Memorial Hermann Health System. Here are [Continue Reading]
Here’s to Safer New Year’s Celebrations
New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate with friends and family, reflect back on a wonderful year and look forward to what’s to come. However, it’s important to make sure you stay safe while celebrating and that begins far before the clock strikes midnight. Dr. Samuel Prater, UTHealth emergency medicine physician and Medical Director [Continue Reading]