It’s full blown summer here in Texas and the Houston heat is killer! No exaggeration! Summertime is a great time to get out and enjoy the weather, but the heat also possesses significant danger to your health and, more importantly, for your heart health. Heat exposure can cause a variety of health problems, including heat stroke, heart attack, and death. In this blog post, we will discuss the dangers of summer heat on heart health and what you need to know to stay safe during your fun in the sun.

Why is it so important to visit a doctor regularly, even when you feel fine? An annual wellness exam is important for everyone to stay ahead of any developing health conditions or unhealthy habits, but they are especially important as we age. During a wellness exam, your doctor will check your overall health and may identify potential problems early on, when they are easier to treat. Wellness exams can also help you stay healthy and active. Read on to learn all about the importance of annual wellness exams and how they will benefit you.

Our environment is full of microorganisms floating here and there. These tiny creatures stick to whatever surface they like and try their best to infiltrate our bodies in order to enjoy an endless supply of food. The most common ways these organisms enter a human body is through the mouth, eyes, nose or ears. And how do these organisms reach these orifices? From our hands! Many people don’t realize what might be in contact with their hands before they start eating off of them. This provides a golden opportunity to all the opportunistic organisms to not just get inside that person’s system but also multiply inside of it. This is what causes all sorts of infections. This article will discuss how all such circumstances can be prevented by best handwashing practices, especially before having a meal. 

With science and technology reaching new heights, new discoveries are being made every day. Researchers and scientists break myths and form new theories based on their experiments. Around the 1880s, it was found that contrary to popular belief, not all microorganisms are harmful to humans; there are some that help us live better and healthier. These germs are a collective term used for bacteria, fungi, and even protozoans [1].