This is due to multiple reasons, including the psychological assumption that because you are consuming a diet drink with no calories you are more justified in indulging in unhealthy foods.

It is essential for our bodies, and adds positive value to your overall health. If you are craving for some added flavor, mix some fruit into your water. Or, if you want that soda fizziness you love, try sparkling water.

Neighbors Emergency Center offers 24 hour care, 365 days a year, and our board certified emergency physicians can treat all medical emergencies. We know you’re time is important, so we will treat you quickly and effectively so you can get back to doing what you love. Our emergency centers are located in the Houston area. Be sure to stay updated on our new location in Tyler coming soon! If you are looking for a quality emergency room with little to no wait time, come to Neighbors Emergency Center.

Kingwood Concert in the Park

On Friday September 11th Neighbors Emergency Center will be supporting the charity H.A.A.M. in Kingwood Town Center Park from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The park is located at 8 North Main Street, Kingwood, TX. The band Mambo Jazz Kings will be featured at the event.

Humber Area Assistance Ministries (H.A.A.M.) is a faith based organization that helps community residents in crisis by providing essential resources to move towards self-sufficiency. All proceeds from this fun night will benefit H.A.A.M. Bring your family out to hear the high energy band play funky beats from Earth Wind and Fire, to Beyoncé. And of course, don’t forget to stop by the Kidz Korner, which Neighbors Emergency Center is sponsoring. We will have jump houses for the kids, and tons of fun giveaways!

Whole-Wheat Pasta with Kale and Roast Chicken is a simple, yet delicious dish that pulls in a dose of Kale. This delicious recipe is seasoned simply with black paper, salt and coriander. For extra body use your choice of either chickpeas or white beans. The kale is pureed, so if you have not yet acquired a taste for kale, the dish will not be overpowering.

Bring kale into your morning. This recipe for Braised Kale Fittata is full of healthy goodies you are sure to love. It incorporates your choice of cheese, Gruyere, or Parmesan, as well as a hearty helping of oregano. The kale is paired with cherry tomatoes to give every bite a rich burst of flavor. This recipe makes four helpings so feel free to share, or store it for another morning.

If you love the organic taste of kale, this recipe is for you. This Roasted Squash and Kale Salad is a pleasant mixture of bold flavors. The base of the salad consists of butternut squash, lightly roasted, and uses cucumbers and onions for a nice crunch. The homemade dressing blends together soy sauce, fresh lime juice, sesame oil, ginger and creamy peanut butter for an irresistible vinaigrette.

Neighbors Emergency Center supports your start to a healthier lifestyle. With a 24 Hour Emergency Room in Houston, we can treat you quickly and effectively you can get back to doing what you love. NEC now has a Beaumont Emergency Center and El Paso Emergency Center both providing 24 hour emergency care by board certified ER physicians. We know you’re time is important, so we will treat you quickly and effectively so you can get back to doing what you love. If you are looking for a quality emergency room with little to no wait time, come to Neighbors Emergency Center.

Move Around More – Get active, and your brain will see the benefits. In your brain there is a specific area that handles memories called the striatum. When comparing athletes to non-athletes, a study found that athletes had a larger striatum. Those who exercise regularly can up the size of their hippocampus brain memory by 2 percent.

Know what is Normal Memory Loss—As you get older, memory loss is inevitable. However, you should identify what is normal memory loss, and what may be excessive. They best way to do this is to compare yourself to other people your age. If you can’t seem to remember where you parked the car, but your friends easily can, there may be a problem.

Drink Up– Caffeine can improve your memory and protect your focus. Having a cup of caffeine 30 minutes before you need a boost of brain power is well worth the effects. However, limit your caffeine intake. Too much caffeine can actually hurt your cognitive performance.

Turn on Some Music– While you’re at work throughout the day listen to music. Studies have shown that it actually enhances your cognitive performance. It strengthens your ability to stay alert, and stay focused. When selecting your music choice, but sure to keep it light. Simple songs will keep you focused on the task at hand, but complex songs could cause your brain to get distracted.

Chew Gum– Chew a stick of gum 20 minutes before the big presentation. When looking at students, studies found that chewing gum before a test resulted in better test scores. Chewing gum causes a neural arousal that boosts your brainpower. Such a simple act can come in handy daily.

Neighbors Emergency Center supports your start to a healthier lifestyle. With a 24 Hour Emergency Room in Houston, we can treat you quickly and effectively you can get back to doing what you love. NEC now has a Beaumont Emergency Center and El Paso Emergency Center both providing 24 hour emergency care by board certified ER physicians. We know you’re time is important, so we will treat you quickly and effectively so you can get back to doing what you love. If you are looking for a quality emergency room with little to no wait time, come to Neighbors Emergency Center.

Who doesn’t love a hearty bowl of chili? Boost your metabolism with this Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili. With fresh helpings of cilantro, lime juice, and garlic, this dish is sure to catch your attention. Not to mention the smoky ground chipotle that gives the chili an extra punch of spice.

Bring the spice to your dessert as well. Although the mixture may seem unlikely this recipe for Red Chile-Spiked Mousse will blow you away. The chile compliments the chocolate to perfection giving this light airy mousse a warm taste.

Now that you’ve been given the tools to spice up your life go for it! Neighbors supports your start to a healthier lifestyle. Neighbors Emergency Center offers 24 hour emergency care in Houston and Austin 365 days a year, and our board certified emergency physicians can treat all medical emergencies. We know you’re time is important, so we will treat you quickly and effectively so you can get back to doing what you love. If you are looking for a quality emergency room with little to no wait time, come to Neighbors Emergency Center.

The race begins at 7 p.m. with the course beginning on the Texas side of the bridge, crossing into Louisiana, and returning back to Texas.

This event is being hosted by Sport Society for American Health. The organization’s mission is to provide health and fitness education and opportunities to directly impact the community. Look for the Neighbors sign at the starting gate. We hope to see you there!

• Be sure all your children’s shots are up to date before sending them back to school—any over the summer illnesses should be cleared so no one else gets sick
• Be sure to obtain complete physicals as some athletics activities may require them
• Hearing and vision should be properly checked
• As the school year begins be sure to establish a routine for sleeping and eating
• Breakfast is very important, especially for younger children; this will help with academic success
• Elementary aged children need about 8 to 8.5 hours of sleep; children going through puberty also need a sufficient amount of sleep—although they may not feel that they do
• Transitions between elementary school, middle school, and high school are difficult. Be sure to watch for any anxiety your kids may be experiencing
• Have a place at home your children can study with no distractions—especially the internet
• Monitor all internet use and social media—look into parental controls
• Your child should be holding no more than 20% of their body weight inside their backpack. Any more than this may cause unnecessary strain. Rolling backpacks are an excellent solution; check your child’s school guidelines to see if backpacks with rollers are permissible

Neighbors Emergency Center offers 24 hour emergency care in Houston and Austin 365 days a year, and our board certified emergency physicians can treat all medical emergencies. We know you’re time is important, so we will treat you quickly and effectively so you can get back to doing what you love. If you are looking for a quality emergency room with little to no wait time, come to Neighbors Emergency Center.

The average happy meal has 420 to 520 calories and has 360 to 540 mg of sodium. These nutritional values vary depending on the fast food restaurant. The key to crafting your own healthier happy meal is to avoid frying these foods and be aware of the portions that you are serving.

Combine in equal portions nuts, whole wheat bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and a hint of salt. Take the chicken breast and dip them into the mixture, making sure they are fully coated. Place your chicken breast on a greased baking sheet and cook for 40 minutes, making sure to flip the chicken pieces midway through.

Season your potatoes lightly with salt and pepper and bake at 400 degrees for about 45 minutes, or until nice and crispy.

Serve your delicious homemade nuggets and fries with a serving of fruit or vegetables to round out your child’s meal. Neighbors Emergency Center supports your start to a healthier life style. With a 24 Hour Emergency Room in Houston, we can treat you quickly and effectively s you can get back to doing what you love.

This event hosted by Targa Resources, will help promote health and wellness in the community and raise money for Bridgehaven Children’s Advocacy Center. This organization helps children in Liberty and Chambers counties who are victims of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Look for the Neighbors sign at the starting gate. We hope to see you there!

The East Harris County Empowerment Council “provides life-enhancing services to youth and families of east Harris County through educational, social, and health programs resulting in self-sufficient productive, and competent individuals.” Neighbors will have a booth and will be handing freebies and promotional items. Come and out and help us support a great organization!

Neighbors Emergency Center offers 24 hour emergency care in Houston and Austin 365 days a year, and our board certified emergency physicians can treat all medical emergencies. We know you’re time is important, so we will treat you quickly and effectively so you can get back to doing what you love. If you are looking for a quality emergency room with little to no wait time, come to Neighbors Emergency Center.

If you have an allergic reaction to insect bites or stings, you can always come to any of our Houston and Austin ERs for 24 hour emergency care for quality, compassionate care.

Different Types of Reactions

The insects that trigger allergies the most are bees, wasps, yellow jackets, hornets, and fire ants. If you get stung by one of these insects, you will have a reaction, but not all people have an allergic reaction. There are three different types of reactions: normal, localized, and allergic. A normal reaction consists of pain, swelling, and redness around the sting site. A localized reaction will consist of swelling that extends beyond the sting site. It usually looks bad, but is no worse than a normal reaction. An allergic reaction consists of the following symptoms and requires immediate medical attention:

• Difficulty breathing
• Hives that look like a red, itchy rash
• Swelling of the face, throat, or mouth
• Wheezing or difficulty swallowing
• Anxiety
• Accelerated pulse
• Dizziness
• Sharp drop in blood pressure

Avoid squeezing the stinger so as not to release more venom into the skin. Wash the area with soap and water and apply an antiseptic and then an ointment like hydrocortisone or calamine lotion. Next, cover the area with a dry, sterile bandage.

When you are treated for an allergic reaction, most likely you will be given epinephrine, which is adrenaline. This injection will stop the severe allergic reaction from getting worse. In some cases, you might be given IV fluids or oxygen depending on the severity of the reaction. If you have had previous allergic reactions, you should always carry epinephrine, or an EpiPen®, with you at all times.

Stay safe this summer by protecting yourself against insect bites and stings. Always wear socks and shoes when outdoors, and avoid wearing perfumes and brightly colored clothing, which tends to attract insects. Avoid wasp and hornets’ nests and use insect repellent. If you do get stung by an insect and think you are having an allergic reaction, come to any Neighbors Emergency Center for treatment. We are open 24/7 and have Board Certified ER physicians on staff to treat you quickly with care and compassion.

Neighbors Emergency Center offers 24 hour emergency care in Houston and Austin 365 days a year, and our board certified emergency physicians can treat all medical emergencies. We know you’re time is important, so we will treat you quickly and effectively so you can get back to doing what you love. If you are looking for a quality emergency room with little to no wait time, come to Neighbors Emergency Center.

come to the Neighbors booth and talk to us about applying for one of the many positions we have available. Neighbors Emergency Center was selected as a Top Workplace in 2015 for the third year in a row by the Houston Chronicle. The free-standing emergency rooms have been voted the best ER in Baytown, TX and Pearland, TX. Many of our new locations have many positions available ranging from medical staff to administrative positions. Go to www.NEC24.com for more information. We hope to see you there!

Neighbors Emergency Center offers 24 hour emergency care in Houston and Austin 365 days a year, and our board certified emergency physicians can treat all medical emergencies. We know you’re time is important, so we will treat you quickly and effectively so you can get back to doing what you love. If you are looking for a quality emergency room with little to no wait time, come to Neighbors Emergency Center.