It may seem like a secondary thought to make sure you are drinking enough water, but committing to drinking a full serving will help your body. Check out these five practical benefits of drinking water daily.

1. Balancing Your Body—60% of the body is made of water and this balance needs to be maintained. Drinking enough water ensures that nutrients thrive in your body, your temperature stays regulated, and that your digestion stays on track.
2. Controlling Your Calories—Multiple studies have found a connection between water intake and weight loss. Drinking a glass of water as soon as you get up, and 30 minutes before you eat any meals will not only keep you hydrated, but help with appetite control.
3. Fueling Your Muscles—When you sweat at the gym, your muscles are losing water. This ultimately results in your muscles feeling tired. Drinking more water can give you the energy you need to sustain yourself throughout your workout.
4. Clear Skin—Skin is sensitive and toxins within our body can cause inflammation, which usually results in acne and clogged pores. Water can flush out these harmful toxins and reduce the risk of pimples, while hydrating your skin for a beautiful glow.
5. Fights off Fatigue & Helps You Focus—feeling tired? The cause could simply be dehydration. Water can help fight off tiredness, and sharpen your focus. Your brain is mostly water and hydrating keeps you more alert.

Make it a habit to have your water bottle in hand throughout the day. If you feel like you are getting tired of the taste, don’t be afraid to mix things up. Add mint leaves, or a spritz of your favorite fruits to your glass. Your body will feel the difference as you incorporate more water into your 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.

If you are picking up a smoothie on the go make sure that it is whey or has milk-based protein with no more than 10-20 grams of protein.

Oatmeal is another food that releases healthy sugar into your bloodstream during your workout. Add some fruit to your oatmeal to keep yourself extra hydrated.

restore your glycogen levels, which can diminish after working out.

For a simple snack after you work out try drinking a glass of chocolate milk. Everything you need is in one glass. There are plenty of carbs and protein to help with muscle recovery, water to replace your lost fluids, and a healthy dose of sodium, sugar, and calcium.

Stay energized and recover quickly from your workouts! Neighbors Emergency Center offers a 24 Hour Emergency Room in Houston 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.

Neighbors is excited to expand into El Paso and to be able discuss the importance of freestanding emergency centers in communities. Chief Medical Officer, Paul Alleyne, MD told the El Paso Times, “This will be the future of medicine, particularly ER medicine. Going to a hospital-based ER won’t be the model most people adopt going forward.”

When legislation passed in Texas in 2009 regulating freestanding emergency centers, the eight founding doctors of Neighbors recognized the need to make emergency care quicker and more accessible to patients. Neighbors Emergency Center opened ERs in the Houston Metro Area, and then rapidly expanded to the Austin area and Golden Triangle.

Neighbors is very excited to be opening freestanding emergency center in El Paso, and we are glad to be bringing quality, compassionate care to this area. By the end of 2015, Neighbors will have 19 locations total.

For more information about new Neighbors ER openings, visit us at nec24.com. Let us be your best neighbors ever.

On Saturday, May 9, the local community came out to celebrate the grand opening of the newest Neighbors Emergency Center location in Crosby. It was a fun time with a great turnout, including Neighbors staff, local firefighters, and members of local Chambers of Commerce.

The afternoon celebration included live music, delicious food, and cocktails, including a signature drink created by Neighbors’ CEO Setul Patel. It was a lively, engaging time of networking and community gathering.

The new Neighbors Emergency Center in Crosby is open 27/7/365. Neighbors is there to treat a variety of conditions, including abdominal pain, asthma and allergies, broken and dislocated bones, concussions, dehydration, heat strokes, sprains, strains, and cuts. We are a fully-capable emergency room able to provide X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds, antibiotics, crutches, and more.

If you have an emergency in Crosby, come visit the new location at 14120 FM 2100, Crosby, TX, 77532. Visit us online at nec24.com.