by PHC Team | Aug 23, 2019 | Healthy Diet, Summer safety
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 ways to keep...
by PHC Team | Jul 26, 2019 | Diabetes, Sugar intake, Summer safety
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 dangerously. This is...
by PHC Team | Jul 12, 2019 | Community Healthcare, Family Healthcare, Summer safety
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 you’ve been bitten by...
by PHC Team | Jun 28, 2019 | Community Healthcare, Summer safety
As you enjoy the summer, you’ll likely be spending plenty of time outside. Whether you’re going swimming, playing sports, or camping, outdoor summer activities provide plenty of chances to have fun. But don’t let your outdoor time present a risk. Too much exposure to...