Athens, TX
Spider Bites: How to Identify and Treat
For some people, the thought of spiders alone can make your skin crawl. Many types of creepy crawly arachnids are common in Texas, but very few of them are venomous.
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What Is STD Testing Like?
We get it. A doctor’s appointment for STD or STI testing is probably (almost certainly) not how you want to spend your time. What if we told you that it’s totally normal, generally quick, and we think nearly every sexually active person should do it? Are you sold on it yet? Ok, it’s a hard …
Grill Up Something Healthy
There are many reasons why you may be on the lookout for healthier recipes this grilling season. Maybe you have made considerable progress on your fitness goals and want to keep that going. Maybe you have some work left to do and want a few options for entertaining your family and friends. Maybe you simply …
15 Summer Activities for the Whole Family
While we might all agree that we could pass on a lot of what COVID did to our world, one thing Integrity Urgent Care has cheered about is the increasing focus on family time, especially involving activities. With the summer here and a change of pace all around, you may be looking for new ideas …
6 Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About Exercise
We all need to move more, and this is just as true about our younger generation. Unfortunately, screens, exhaustion, and our too busy routine take over and keep us from exercising. Integrity Urgent Care wants to challenge you and your kids to get moving more and has tips for how to make it more exciting for you all.
Essential Nutrients 101
Integrity Urgent Care knows that it may be difficult to wade through all of the health information that is out there and how too much of it may make you want to give up. Instead of throwing in the towel, we have a guide to the essential nutrients your body needs as you try to live a healthier lifestyle overall.
12 Healthy Christmas Treats
Whether you are looking to celebrate the 12 days of Christmas in a healthy way or you want some options to bring to all the gatherings and potlucks you’ve been invited to, our team has a few choices of what to prepare. In addition to all of these treats, remember to stay active with 20-30 minutes of activity each day, be mindful of what you are eating the rest of the day, and try to eat an assortment of fruits and veggies with all of your meals. Integrity Urgent Care also urges you to drink plenty of water to keep your body healthy and fit and also to help stay hydrated if you are partaking in adult beverages responsibly.
Benefits of Hydration IVs
There are a number of reasons why someone may be dehydrated. They may have pushed it too hard in a recent training session, they may be recovering from a number of illnesses, they may have had too much to eat and drink leading to their system feeling a little off, or they may have gotten behind on drinking their glasses of water each day and are starting to feel a little worse for the wear. Some of the most common symptoms of dehydration are extreme thirst, fatigue, dizziness, and frequent urination. Our team at Integrity Urgent Care can help you if you are feeling dehydrated because of illness and treat the issue causing your fatigue, but what about the extra help of hydration IVs?
When You Should Get a Flu Shot
While a good portion of the news is focusing in on COVID Vaccines, there is another vaccine our team at Integrity Urgent Care wants to put on your mind as well. The flu shot is important for a number of reasons. There are a few factors that go into determining the best time to get yours.
Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Types
Breast Cancer, like other cancers, occurs when mutations develop in cell growth and replication. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide with 12% of new cases designated as breast cancer each year. For a woman with a sister, mother, or daughter who has had breast cancer, the chances of her developing the same doubles.
