Valentine’s Day isn’t the only day in February where your heart should be on your mind! February is American Heart Health Month, and this week, Health Services of North Texas is going to be looking at how exercise and a healthy heart go hand in hand. Heart Healthy Exercise Studies show that inactive people
Heat exhaustion can be a major problem as temperatures rise this summer. Here are a few tips to help avoid heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses. Follow these tips to keep family members and yourself safe this summer. Stay Hydrated Drink plenty of water and drink water even if you are not thirsty. Stay Informed
A Message from Health Services of North Texas CEO, Doreen Rue HSNT has a rich history of caring for those in our community that need us the most and one of our founding community advocates, Barbara McCraw has been there with us since the very beginning. Barbara McCraw, Master Quilter, is a community advocate,
August is National Immunization Month, make sure you keep your child’s vaccinations up-to-date! Recommended Immunizations CDC Recommended Vaccine Schedule from birth to age 6. CDC Recommended Vaccine Schedule Ages 0-18 Years. Make sure you keep up-to-date personal vaccine records. Ask the doctor or nurse to record each vaccine given on your child’s
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
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