February 2016

  • Just Breath: Meditation for Beginners

    fitnesshealth-150x150 Do you have 2 minutes? That’s all the time you need to start your path to meditation. Meditation is a mental exercise where you spend time in quiet thought for contemplation, relaxation, and reflection. It is a way to understand your mind, help you overcome stress, and find inner peace and balance. There are multiple…
  • Gusher Marathon

    beat-150x150 Gusher Marathon On February 27th join Neighbors Emergency Center at the 7th annual Gusher Marathon! There are five amazing events to choose from. You can participate in the marathon, half marathon, 5K, cycling time trial, strength & fitness challenge or kids marathon club. Join the Gusher Marathon in the fight against obesity. he marathon and…
  • Fall in Love with Avocados

    cooking-150x150 Avocados seem to be the new super fruit of the moment. You can find them incorporated in many foods and recipes from salads and smoothies to pasta and desserts. So what makes this unique fruit so amazing? In each serving of avocados there are about 20 vitamins and minerals, all with excellent health benefits for…
  • Eat More Chocolate!

    health-150x150 Most of us don’t need a reason to make ourselves eat chocolate. The tasty treat itself is enough to make us reach for a second helping. Although we may stray away from eating too much chocolate, eating it consistently does have some amazing health benefits. These health benefits are limited to certain kinds of chocolate.…
  • Steps for Students

    the-beat-150x150 On Saturday February 20th Neighbors Emergency Center will be participating in and is the official Race Results Sponsor for Steps for Students. The race begins at 6 a.m. at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart located on 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy, Houston, TX 77002. Steps for Students is an annual archdiocesan-wide event where all school…
  • Foods to Help You GO

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    Constipation is not fun to talk about, but it’s even less fun to have. Taboo as it may seem, it is extremely common in the United States with over 42 million people affected. Although bowel movements differ from person to person, fewer than three movements a week may indicate that there is a problem.

  • The Ultimate Workout for Your Brain

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    Do you ever find yourself straining to remember simple things? Like someone’s name that you’ve met several times. Or forgetting the item you popped into the grocery store for? Well, don’t be alarmed. Many people experience difficulty with short-term memory. The hippocampus, the part of our brain responsible for short-term memory, is vulnerable to aging and shrinks yearly after the age of 40.

  • Dinner for Two- Making the Ultimate Reservation at Home

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    Love is in the air. And so is that amazing aroma of your delicious valentine’s day meal. This year skip all the traffic, crowded restaurants, and the pricey bill and make a reservation for two right in your own home. It may seems like too much work to prepare the entire meal yourself, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are some simple and delicious meals that you can make for your sweetheart on February 14th. Each dish takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.

  • Will you be my workout buddy?

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    What’s more important than having a valentine during this time of year? Having a workout buddy. It may not seem that important, but there are more bonuses than you know. Studies have shown that working out with someone not only increases your accountability, but keeps your spirits high and leads to better results. Here are some ways to get fit with your special someone.

  • The FAQs about Urgent Care & Freestanding Emergency Centers

    tb-small Neighbors Emergency Center is a new name in healthcare with multiple centers throughout communities in Houston and Austin. Neighbors Emergency Center is a network of freestanding emergency rooms that provides a more personalized ER experience. In contrast with traditional emergency rooms, Neighbors Emergency Centers strives to practice an efficient way to provide emergency care to…
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