November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and since 65 million people around the world - including 3.4 million in the US - have epilepsy, it’s likely that at some point in your life you will know someone with epilepsy, and possibly witness a seizure. Whether it’s a family member or friend, or a situation you witness out in public, it’s good to know how to render aid in the event of a seizure. So, what is epilepsy? What is a seizure? How can you help? You may witness the person go blue …

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It’s Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day, right in the middle of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Childhood obesity is a prevalent issue in the US and places children at risk for poor health throughout life. One of the best ways to combat childhood obesity and its lifelong effects is to establish healthy eating habits early. In addition to providing healthy fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins, limiting the availability of foods high in sugar, and making sure kids stay active, a great way …

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It’s August in Texas, and it is HOT. Many people choose to head to the pool to cool off. But pools can pose a serious hazard. In the United States, drowning accounts for about 10 deaths per day, with one in five occurring in children 14 or younger. The majority of these deaths occur at a residence and during the warm months between May - August. Follow these tips to make sure the pool is a safe place for family fun. There is not enough time above the surface for people to …

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In addition to June being the month that we celebrate Father’s Day, it’s also Men’s Health Month. That’s right - we get an entire month to remind us that in order to be healthy and around for our families, we have to take care of ourselves. This is because men are statistically less likely to be insured, much less likely to go to a doctor for a checkup (rates up to 10% lower than women), and have a life expectancy 5 years lower than women.  So, let’s discuss men’s health, and how we can be …

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Screens have steadily become more and more common in daily life starting with the TV in the 1950s. Americans have steadily increased the number of screens they own, from one TV up to multiple TVs, computers, tablets, and phones. Many adults who work in offices find themselves in front of a screen for the majority of each day, but our children were not quite as exposed, spending most of their days at school.  That is, until the COVID-19 pandemic, which has now shifted their schooling to …

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