HSNT is recognizing organizations that are making a difference in Denton County. Nicole Owens, who is a community educator of Denton County Friends of The Family, portrayed how she is making a difference through DCFOF. Their mission is to provide compassionate, comprehensive services to those impacted by rape, sexual abuse, and domestic violence, while
Did you know that leaving food out in the sun for too long can increase bacteria growth? Summer is a great time to enjoy outdoor meals with friends and family. Because warmer temperatures can spoil food easily, it is important to be careful about the ways we handle food. Bacteria grows rapidly in the
Who knew what this weekend would bring with temperatures going as high as 88 on Friday evening with 110% humidity to a chilly wind coming through Saturday evening taking us down to a cool WINDY 46 by Sunday morning. Through the years many people have come to look forward to this weekend and they come
As I was brainstorming content for National Nutrition Month, a thought crossed my mind—“what if I featured a community garden for our readers?” I quickly began researching and came across the Plano Community Garden. For those of you all who are familiar with the Plano Community Garden, feel free to scroll on to our fun
Norovirus outbreaks occur throughout the year. But, over 80% of the outbreaks occur from November to April. You may hear norovirus illness called “food poisoning” or “stomach flu.” It is true that food poisoning can be caused by noroviruses. But, other germs and chemicals can also cause food poisoning. Norovirus illness is not related to
Did you know that there are different types of fat? Are you up-to-date on where the most dangerous fat is located? MyFitnessPal dives deep into the fat facts to bring us an informative article that is guaranteed to support our healthy resolutions! Location: Your body’s fat impacts your health differently depending on where it’s stored.
You’ll never know that this chocolate cake is made with sweet squash! This recipe is perfect for those picky eaters. At 105 calories a slice, this cake is not only guilt free but a delightfully decadent dessert! Fudgy Chocolate Cake Serves 12 | Prep Time: 25 min | Cook Time: 25 min Ingredients
It’s that time of the year, coughs, colds, and fevers, yikes! Young children get an average of 8 to 10 colds a year and it could be higher if your child is in daycare or school. Did you know that a cold can last 2 weeks or longer? Cough and colds are caused by
Dr. Terrence Moore has practiced medicine in Denton, Texas for more than 40 years, bringing with him a wealth of experience and commitment to the community that he serves. With a passion to focus on medical care instead of managing the complexities of having his own practice, Dr. Moore joins Health Services of North Texas
We LOVE challenges! That is why we are challenging you to our 7 Day Water Challenge! Want to know more? We interviewed a Health Services of North Texas member for some insight into this awesome challenge… Why Is This the Perfect Challenge? It’s perfect because it’s a short challenge, only 7 days! This makes