Testing for COVID-19 has been an understandably popular topic in traditional and social media alike, complete with misinformation and plenty of questions. Since this is a topic we get many questions about, we wanted to address the different types of testing available, how the tests work, and at what stage of infection they should be used. The information listed underneath the test name is specific to our Neighbors Emergency Centers. Here is a breakdown of the three types of testing …
Health & Wellness
The Risks of Stress Eating and Drinking
During times of high-stress, people often turn to comfort food or alcohol in an attempt to alleviate their stress. Many people have reported stress eating or drinking - or both - during the COVID pandemic and stay-at-home orders. But did you know there is a biological reason (in addition to psychological reasons) why people turn to food in times of stress? Prolonged stress causes your adrenal glands to release the hormone cortisol, which can increase appetite. Studies also show that we reach …
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Symptoms of… Dehydration
While we may have just barely passed the summer solstice, we’re well into the depths of summer here in the Texas Gulf Coast. There’s no other way to put it - it’s HOT out there, and it will be for the next several months. With the heat and humidity only intensifying over the next few months, it’s important to know the symptoms of dehydration, as well as the causes and how to prevent it. What is dehydration?Dehydration is a condition that occurs when your body loses more liquid than you …
Monthly Health Tips – Summer Sun Safety
It’s June in Texas, which means sun - and lots of it! Texans know that the summer heat and sun are no joke. Overexposure to heat and sun can cause a host of health issues, ranging from dehydration and heatstroke, to sunburns and skin cancer. We’ll cover symptoms of dehydration later in the month. For now, let’s cover some tips to keep you and your family safe in the sun. Minimize exposure: the first tip is the most obvious - when the sun is at its most intense, avoid exposure. …
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Symptoms of Stroke in Women
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the US. Many people have become familiar with stoke and the most common warning symptoms associated with them, thanks to the acronym F.A.S.T: Did you know that women still account for nearly 60% of all stroke deaths? This may be because women tend to disregard symptoms of illness, focusing on the other people in their lives instead. But it may also be because women often experience more subtle symptoms of stroke than those …
