Next Level Urgent Care is committed not only to providing quality healthcare for all, but also, to keeping our patients healthy outside of the clinic. Below are links to our Spotify playlists, updated every other week, for workout motivation and inspiration. Stay healthy, Next Level Fam!
If you’ve had the chance to meet our very own N.P., Lisa Attales, at our Long Meadow or Kingsland locations, you probably know just how passionate Lisa is about self-care. In fact, you may have even been given her mindfully crafted list of self-care tips, which we have included on this blog. Take some time for yourself this week and see what just a little bit of self-care can do for your mental and physical well-being!
We're loving this warmer weather, but how is it actually affecting our health? Read our blog to learn about how warmer weather influences our daily habits and lifestyle.
Recently there has been some controversy over the effectiveness of supplements (see here and here for details). If you are still not convinced, at the very least, follow these rules to ensure that you are taking supplements safely.
We all know movement is important, but did you know that sitting for too long could actually be detrimental to your health? Read on to learn about the negative effects of sitting for too long each day.
The word “mindful” means being conscious or aware of something. But how does being mindful relate to food? Aren’t we always aware of when we are eating? Read on to learn about practicing mindfulness with food and the positive effects that result from it.
These simple and healthy recipes make after-school snack time a breeze.
How a well-fit athletic shoe can maximize your workout and reduce your risk of injury
Trying to convince yourself that the Venti cup of coffee you just downed isn't so bad? You don't have to! Read about the health benefits of coffee here.
We love Texas Summers but we are not a fan of sunburns. Prevention is key, but if you get a sunburn, it’s important to know how to treat it.
In this blog, Next Level physician, Dr. Haala Hai, discusses the proper treatment for viral infections and explains to us why antibiotics should not be the go-to medication for all illnesses.
Self-care is so important, yet we don’t do it often enough. Make a commitment to take some time for you this week, whether that means booking a manicure, curling up with a book, or trying out some of our favorite, low-cost DIY self-care treatments.
We teamed up with Heidi Farmer, the founder of FarmGirl Health to bring you three delicious smoothie recipes for all levels of smoothie makers (beginner to advanced) this month! Read on to learn about the health benefits of smoothies and for some ideas to get you started.
There are so many benefits of outdoor play for children, yet kids are spending the majority of their time inside these days. Read on to learn how to improve your child's health and have some outdoor fun!
There’s no denying that cardio offers numerous health benefits, but so many cardio workouts are just, well, not fun! Lucky for us, Houston has countless fitness studios with some really unique cardio classes. Read on to learn about them.
“Spring Forward” occurred on Sunday, March 10th at 2am this year, but despite the weekend day to recover, some of us are still feeling the effects of the time change. Why is it so hard to adjust, and how can we stop feeling so, well, meh?
Have you stretched today? There are so many benefits to daily stretching. Read about them here and be sure to check out our “Stretch It Out” playlist on the Next Level Urgent Care Spotify library for some workout motivation.
Chances are high that your two year old has been infected with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at least once and you might never have known. Next Level Provider, Dr. Jennifer Roth, discusses the symptoms of RSV, which children are most prone to having a severe case of RSV, and treatment options.
“One in two sexually active persons will contract a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or infection (STI) by age 25” (beforeplay.org). Despite how common STD’s are, conversation about them is generally avoided. The more you know about STDs, the more likely you are to take preventative measures and seek out treatment if you suspect you may have one. Read on to learn about “5 Things You Didn’t Know About STDs,” written by Next Level Urgent Care provider, Dr. Kimberly Hsu.
Studies show that a healthy mind breeds a healthy body! Read on to learn about ways to increase positive thoughts in order to maximize your mental and physical health.
Here's what you need to know about medical debt and how you can avoid sky-high medical bills for acute care.
Feeling sick? Here are some recipes to get you back to 100%
Flu season is here! Avoid being a victim by taking the following precautions:
While many internists agree that every allergy season in Houston is a “bad allergy season,” some allergy and immunology specialists from Baylor College of Medicine believe the ongoing cleanup and mold growth following Hurricane Harvey, combined with record temperatures, will add insult to injury for allergy sufferers.
Sarah has insurance just in case. Suddenly, the moment arises and she’s in need of urgent care. Her primary doctor is unavailable so after calling her insurance, she finds a hospital ER in network and receives the care she needs.
This is the season to enjoy spending time with friends and family, not time at the Urgent Care. Although we always love seeing our patients, we thought you might appreciate some suggestions that might help you avoid a trip to Next Level Urgent Care over the holidays.
Not many of us like shots and parents especially hate to subject their children to them. So it seemed like a dream come true for many parents when FluMist first hit the market in 2003 as an alternative to the annual flu shots.
Returning back to school in the fall is exciting. It means back to schedules, learning, friends, and sports. Getting back into sports after a long break means that injuries may be more likely to occur if proper precautions are not taken.
With Zika in the media so much lately... it is important to know the real facts! Zika virus has been a widely discussed health concern recently...
Nowadays, everyone is looking to have a physically and mentally healthy lifestyle. Some of us try to do this by...
There are some huge advantages to going to a walk-in clinic in Houston. The benefits are especially noticeable when you...
There are now over 11,000 walk in clinics in the United States, and nearly 9,000 of them are urgent care clinics.
By taking patients who are would normally go to an ER for non-life threatening illnesses or accidents, an urgent care...
