Recovery can boost overall performance, while overuse can lead to injury. By Barrett White Whether you’re new to the gym or you’re a seasoned athlete, rest days are crucial to allow your body time to repair and benefit from the work you put into it. Resting is necessary for performance, muscle growth, and preventing fatigue …
Category Archives: Family Medicine
Stomach pains making you feel yucky? Paying attention to your gut could turn your frown upside down. by Dr. Amelia Averyt What exactly is abdominal pain? Your abdomen houses your stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small/large intestines, and blood vessels among other connective tissues that keep these organs in place and oriented correctly. The abdomen and …
What is sleep and why do we need it? By Barrett White For adults ages 18-64, roughly 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night are necessary for proper bodily and cognitive function. Adults who get fewer hours of sleep per night on a regular basis may risk mood shifts and cognitive decline, like experiencing …
Losing taste for cow’s milk? Here are a few alternatives approved by Legacy dieticians. by Ashley Guidry For centuries, cow’s milk has been used in many cultures. Milk is the source of all dairy products and contains almost every single nutrient our body needs. This includes water, carbs, sugar, and a rich source of protein. …
Food has a deep connection to culture. Beyond that, sometimes it just makes you feel good! By Barrett White We didn’t give certain dishes the name “comfort foods” for nothing. It’s food that has deep emotional ties to you: Maybe the dish has cultural significance It reminds you of your childhood, or otherwise simpler times …
Both Legacy and the City of Houston are sponsoring community events this spring. By Barrett White Throughout February and into the springtime months, Legacy will be hosting our own community events, as will the City of Houston. With the season just a couple months ahead, so what better time to start penciling fun community events …
By Ashley Guidry In honor of the big game this weekend, let’s answer the real questions sports fans are curious about. Whether football, soccer, baseball, or hockey, nothing gets the blood pumping like good ol’ sports. Fans of all ages can relate to the euphoric feeling of game day, yet have any of us really …
By Ashley Guidry If you’re living the single life and don’t have a partner to keep you company, expand your options! Spend Cupid’s holiday your way! According to the Census Bureau, about 50% of adults are single in the U.S. That’s about 126.9 million people who are unmarried. When Valentine’s Day rolls around most singles …
Unplugging and enjoying a good card or board game could come with mental and social benefits. By Barrett White Board game sales are up and it’s easy to see why. More and more, people are unplugging and enjoying the familiar comforts of tabletop board games. As we break into 2023, it only becomes clearer each …
What kinds of outdoor activities are there, and how do we combat allergies while we participate? By Barrett White From February until early in the summer, trees, flowers, and grasses begin to release pollen into the air. Pollen becomes the biggest allergy trigger during the springtime. “The type of allergy we see mostly is allergic …