Lori Williams Did you know that adults age 65 and up have the highest hospital admission rates for dehydration? A UCLA study found that 40% of seniors may be chronically under-hydrated. Why is dehydration such a problem for seniors? There are several factors, such as: a decreased sense of thirst, medications, mobility issues, and cognitive…
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Features, June 2021
2 Your Health: 10 Tips to Fall Proof Your Home from Senior Services
Features, July 2019
2 Your Health: Why am I so tired?
Tracy Cook, NP-C It is July in Texas again. The weather is hot, and you may be feeling more tired. Is it the weather or something else? A major hormone in our body that helps with energy is our Thyroid Hormone. Thyroid hormone is a hormone that regulates temperature, metabolism, cerebral function and energy. Thyroid…
Features, June 2019
2 Your Health: Hangry! and the many other personalities of low blood sugar
Features, May 2019
2 Your Health: Choosing your best sunscreen
Connie McDonald As spring has arrived and we are enjoying the beautiful warm weather, we know that summer is just around the corner. The Texas heat can be extremely intense and wreak havoc on our skin. Do you currently wear a daily sunscreen or do you even consider it a priority? With so many brands…
April 2019
2 Your Health: Did someone sneeze?
Tracy Cook, NP-C If you have lived in Texas very long, you know allergy season is upon us. The weather goes from hot to cold to windy and the trees and plants are coming back to life, along with those pesky allergens that come with them. The most common spring allergens are pollen from oak…
Features, March 2019
2 Your Health: Who has the blues?
Features, February 2019
2 Your Health – Eating good + looking good = feeling good
When you are a Robson resident, you realize that among our citizens, the one topic that seems to come up most often is health issues. Whether it is illness, an accident, or just plain feeling tired, part of growing older is knowing that sooner or later, you are going to face health problems. We all…
Features, January 2019
2 Your Health: Happy (healthy) New Year!
Features, December 2018
2 Your Health: What are you craving?
Tracy Cook Have you ever wondered why you crave a certain food or drink at certain times, like margaritas with chips and guacamole always so good or a dessert after dinner at your favorite restaurant? Ever crave curtain foods when you are happy, sad, stressed, or need comfort? There is a scientific reason behind these…