Easy Steps to Protect Children from Accidental Injuries
Bikes, scooters or skateboards—if it has wheels, the chances are good that your child will experience a fall related to it at some point. But how bad that fall is can depend greatly on how
Teen Heart Screenings: Five Easy Minutes That Can Save a Life
Teenage athletes have often been honing their skills since grade school—which is why the parents of seemingly healthy athletes may be surprised to hear their doctor recommend a cardiac screening as part of the process
Do Men Have a Higher Risk of Developing Severe Psoriasis?
Maybe you have psoriasis. Maybe a friend or family member has it. Maybe you’ve seen commercials for it. Or maybe you’ve never heard about it before. No matter what group you fall in, the National
The Importance of Being Educated About Diabetes
Skipping diabetes education classes could be hazardous to your health. Patients with a new diabetes diagnosis are often referred to education classes to ease the transition into their new lifestyle. However many do not attend.
How to “Beat the Heat” When Working Out Outdoors
North Texans know just how hot the summer heat can be. If you’re taking your workout outside, be sure to take precautions when temperatures are high! See additional posts below for information on exercising safely
Try Keeping Your Summer Sweet—Without All the Sugar!
Sugary drinks and summer just seem to go hand-in-hand, but all that sugar can really add up and even lead to dehydration! We sneaked a peek into our favorite sugary drinks to see just how
How to Prepare Your Athlete for Summer Success…and Beyond
School may be out for summer, and while student athletes may be tempted to take it easy, experts say taking an extended break from conditioning can backfire once school starts back up. If athletes fail
Lifestyle Program Empowers Kids to Build Healthy Habits
Texas Health Neighborhood Care and Wellness Willow Park is helping kids and teens take charge of their health and well-being. Fitness and nutrition staff have collaborated to develop the Healthy Lifestyles program, an eight-week course
How The Thoughtful Gift of Breast Milk Can Save Lives
They call it ‘liquid gold,’ and any mother who even occasionally pumps and stores her breast milk will tell you the nickname is apt—it’s a lot of work. And it’s why the hundreds of moms