Proper hydration is crucial for maintaining optimal health and well-being. We all know that staying hydrated throughout the day is essential, but do you know hydration matters even while you sleep? Our bodies undergo various processes that rely on...
Summer Safety
Summer Tips: How to Rehydrate Fast
Beat the summer heat and stay refreshed! As the temperatures rise and the sun shines brighter, it becomes crucial to focus on your hydration. Staying hydrated is the most important part of maintaining your health. It is even more important in the...
Physical Signs of Dehydration
When you notice the physical signs of dehydration, such as thirst and dry lips, you need to increase your fluid intake. Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluid than the fluids you’re taking, and your body stops functioning normally. If...
Summer Safety: 7 Fruits & Vegetables to Keep You Hydrated
It’s not just your imagination--the Texas heat really does make you thirsty. Heat forces the body to sweat to reduce the temperature, which can dry out your body’s water supply rapidly if you don’t replenish it. Fortunately, there are plenty of...
Summer Safety: Monitoring Diabetes and Sugar Intake
During the summer, sugar consumption is a major issue. Who doesn’t love an ice cream cone or cold soda on a hot day? Unfortunately, many of our common summer treats contain high amounts of sugar and can cause our blood glucose levels to spike...
Summer Safety: Treating Animal and Bug Bites
As you spend time outside this summer, you may find yourself dealing with more bug bites or animal bites. Critters become active along with humans, after all, and knowing the details of treating animal bites can make a big difference. Whether...