Understanding the Common Cold
Colds may be called common, but when you have one, it’s hardly business as usual. While colds aren’t usually dangerous, they can make even the toughest customer totally miserable. This month we’re taking a look
Understanding the Flu
Fall is in the air – and with it comes a wisp of cooler weather, football season, and dessert-flavored lattes at your favorite coffee chain. Chances are you haven’t thought much about the looming flu
Is it Dangerous to Breastfeed when You Have the Flu?
Moms know when an infant or small child in their home comes down with an illness, she has a good chance of contracting it as well, thanks to all the nose wiping, cough covering and
“Man Flu” Is Now Backed by Science
It’s not uncommon to hear stories of a family stricken by the common cold, the flu or any kind of “bug”, and while Mom gets it and still continues to care for her sick kids,
How to Differentiate Between a Cold, Flu and Allergies
Mother Nature has been doing her best to give North Texans a case of whiplash this winter by alternating weeks (and days) of cool and warm temperatures over the past few months. More time spent
How to Stay Safe During Your Winter Workout
It’s certainly cold out, but if you’re one of the millions of Americans who vowed to up your fitness game in this New Year, what’s a determined amateur athlete to do? Why, slap on a
Five Common Winter Illnesses and How to Fight Them
Folks to our north may laugh and shake their heads when North Texans dust off our heavy coats once temperatures drop below 60 degrees, but despite mild winters, we still experience an uptick in illnesses
Is Hydration Therapy Hurting or Helping?
When you’re feeling sick, sometimes you’ll do anything to feel better, especially when you have a special event or big meeting coming up. Some people turn to high-dose vitamin C tablets and some turn to
Are You Allergic to Christmas?
Every year around Christmastime, like clockwork, it happens. Instead of being flooded with holiday cheer, you’re flooded with sneezing, a runny nose and red, itchy, watery eyes. It’s almost as if you’re allergic to Christmas,
Holiday Travel Doesn’t Have to Mean Holiday Sniffles
It never fails. After making your way through airport security, through the sea of fellow holiday travelers to your gate, and then to your seat on the plane that will carry you home to family,