When it comes to your health and well-being, the more knowledge you are equipped with the better. As your local primary care physician serving Bee Cave and Austin, we are proud to provide you with resources and information that will ensure you are leading your best life. In this portion of your blog, you will find helpful tips for daily health, as well as information about common problems we treat at our clinic. At Hill Family Medicine & Skin Care, we believe that taking charge of your health begins with being equipped with the right knowledge. Find out how to implement a healthy lifestyle here.
Wellness exams are something that medical professionals recommend having done routinely, usually once a year if you’re in good health, otherwise appointments are often scheduled out six months apart. These exams are something that many people skip out on because they don’t feel like they gain an…Read More
A physical? It’s not just for high school kids trying out for sports. While it does provide a great excuse for a check-up, being in a locker room isn’t the only reason to get a physical. As we get older, it somehow becomes easier to avoid the doctor, even though more problems start to occur as w…Read More
For many people who are debating whether or not to get their influenza vaccine, or “flu shot,” the biggest factor in deciding whether or not the flu shot seems worth it for them are the side effects of a flu shot versus the possibility of getting the flu. However, the two really aren’t compara…Read More
Almost everybody is allergic to something. From food products to pet dander, allergies can range from an annoyance to life-threatening. Today we’ll explore common allergy triggers for you to be aware of. That way you know what to look out for, and what to avoid if you have allergies. If you know y…Read More
Healthy eating habits are developed over a lifetime, and it’s important to start with your children to place them on a path toward a lifetime of choosing good foods. It’s often a fight to get your little one to try new and healthy foods, so we’ve compiled this list of ideas for you to try next…Read More
Regular health checkups are important, but they are often ignored or put off — sometimes until it’s too late! Annual checkups provide preventative care, and can help guide you towards healthier living in the upcoming year. In today’s post, we’ll look at reasons why annual physicals are impor…Read More
As we work our way into the fall months, it’s important to stick to the commitments towards healthy living that you made in the summer. If you didn’t make that commitment in the summer, there’s no better time to start than right now! Today we’ll be looking at some tips to increase your overa…Read More
We all know that exercise is important, and leads to healthier living. It can be hard to find the right time to fit in a workout, or even increase physical activity with our busy schedules. We often think we’ll start working out later, or make it to the gym later this week. In reality, we normally…Read More
If you’re like most Americans, then you probably don’t get as much exercise as you should. Many of us have incredibly busy schedules that often keep us out of the gym It’s certainly easy to get into the habit of saying “I’ll go tomorrow” when you do finally have a break in your schedule.…Read More