21 activities to entertain your kids at home
It is highly likely that you have heard the words “I’m bored” just a few times over the last couple of weeks. As more time goes by, the days may seem to have become even longer, and many parents feel challenged to get creative with ways to fill the extra time. Not to worry, we’ve come … Continue reading 21 activities to entertain your kids at home
Monitoring your blood pressure at home
Most of the time, a visit to the doctor’s office begins with a temperature check, a step onto the scale and an assessment of your blood pressure. But outside of your regular doctor’s visits, how often do you think about these key indicators of your health? As you seek to stay well at home — … Continue reading Monitoring your blood pressure at home
9 self-massage exercises to relieve work-from-home stiffness
Working from home certainly has its perks but it can also come with a few drawbacks, like poor posture, muscle pain and increased stress. Fortunately, these are all things that a little massage therapy can successfully address. The following self-massage techniques can be performed at home to enhance your physical and mental well-being. The only … Continue reading 9 self-massage exercises to relieve work-from-home stiffness
Why home is not a safe place when experiencing heart attack symptoms
We’ve all been encouraged to stay home to help slow the spread of COVID-19. But a concerning new trend has risen amongst emergency care physicians and cardiologists. Hospitals across the country are seeing fewer patients with heart attack symptoms — not because fewer heart attacks are occurring, but because when they do, people are delaying seeking … Continue reading Why home is not a safe place when experiencing heart attack symptoms
Bored? Ways to use your free time for good
Extra time to spare during the day can lead you to hibernate on the couch and binge watch your favorite shows while eating a gallon of ice cream. Extra time can also inspire you to do everything from organize your pantry to write a book. If you’re bored at home and wondering what to do, … Continue reading Bored? Ways to use your free time for good
Baylor Scott & White launches COVID-19 Safe Care
As hospitals and clinics resume scheduled appointments and surgeries, Baylor Scott & White Health is rolling out a comprehensive COVID-19 Safe Care plan to safeguard your well-being. When it comes to your health, we are here for you every step of the way. The world as we know it has been forever changed by COVID-19, … Continue reading Baylor Scott & White launches COVID-19 Safe Care
Helping kids stay social while social distancing
Spending time with friends is an important part of life for most children. Whether your child is a preschooler, elementary schooler, tween or teen, social distancing can bring about feelings of isolation and loneliness. These ideas can help add some “normal” back into this abnormal time. Plenty of ideas and activities can be appropriate for … Continue reading Helping kids stay social while social distancing
Move better while walking or running in your neighborhood
Have you found yourself running or walking regularly for the first time in a while? Running through your neighborhood streets is an easy and efficient form of exercise and a good way to get some fresh air. There are numerous physical and mental benefits to exercise and sometimes, it’s just fun to see your neighbors spending … Continue reading Move better while walking or running in your neighborhood
The power of prayer during a pandemic
There is a wide spectrum of opinions and beliefs about prayer. Some believers simply see prayer as “communicating with God,” while others metaphorically describe prayer as “a telephone line to Heaven” or “the master key” to unlock the divine door. But no matter how you personally perceive prayer, the bottom line about prayer is this: … Continue reading The power of prayer during a pandemic