Michael and Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living

. @BrighterBites and @TheProduceMom have just announced a new partnership! Thank you to both programs for continuing their dedication to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption. Read more about the new partnership here: https://bit.ly/36rOfcs 

So, what's the 'buzz' about vaping, anyway? If you want to learn more about e-cigarettes, the recent #EVALI outbreak, or the public health response, read our newest blog: https://bit.ly/34dRqCM  pic.twitter.com/8HBDgyGon4

According to Center faculty member, @DrSteveKelder, health advocates are in for a long, fierce fight with the vaping industry and #BigTobacco. Read more from @Austin_Monthly about how the #vaping epidemic is affecting Texan communities: https://bit.ly/2Eky6tn 

Because it’s #PearMonth, we're sharing our fave pear dish. This salad is the pear-fect addition to any family meal. Thank you @southernselects for donating Brussels sprouts to our #BrighterBites families in SW Florida so that they can try this recipe! https://brighterbites.org/recipe/perfect-pear-and-brussels-sprout-salad/ … pic.twitter.com/eB13ZOxu4Y

Most people feel like hiding when faced with statistics: Here's an explanation of incidence that may help! https://medivizor.com/blog/2013/05/07/count-to-10-incidence/ … pic.twitter.com/S8wJdmTFF0

We're hosting a #webinar next Tuesday! Learn more about how SPAN Data and our #healthychildrenhealthystate one-pagers can help to make #policy impact. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/33YlxOB  pic.twitter.com/hGJafgF24a

#DidYouKnow?: Pears contain naturally high levels of pectin, an essential water-soluble fiber that helps to bind to cholesterol and remove it from the body. Happy #NationalPearMonth! Learn more about pears, and sneak away with a couple recipes, too: https://bit.ly/369Oc4X  pic.twitter.com/7XpMZtAz8s

Incorporating vaping education into the classroom is a powerful way for communities to help curb their youths' #ecigarette use. See how Ohio's Ross County is using the #CATCHMyBreath prevention program in their schools: #noecigs4kids @CVSHealth https://www.10tv.com/article/program-educate-kids-about-vaping-goes-central-ohio-schools-2019-nov …

In the midst of the #EVALI outbreak, it's important to know how to respond. Visit http://catchmybreath.org  to learn about a free 5th to 12th grade E-Cigarette & #JUUL Prevention Program that may be helpful in your school or school district. pic.twitter.com/nJtdAYgjlF

Did you know Brighter Bites offers unpaid #internships to students and non-students interested in public health, nutrition, and #nonprofit work? We are now accepting applications for Spring 2020 and the deadline to apply is February 1, 2020. Please share! https://brighterbites.org/intern-with-us/  pic.twitter.com/uHLDKklbY5

Center faculty member Wes McWhorter, MS, RD suggests "adding roasted, in-season vegetables to your holiday menu because it's a simple addition that doesn't take a lot of effort." His favorite? Brussel sprouts! Read more here: https://bit.ly/2rrmbGN  pic.twitter.com/Ejsd5MsqOF

Congratulations to @BrighterBites for winning the #2019 Seeds of Hope Award! This award is bestowed annually to an honoree who is making a meaningful impact in the work to end poverty. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2QXDV7w 

Did you know that eating a variety of colorful fruits & vegetables each day helps maintain good health, protect against the effects of aging, & reduce the risk of cancer & heart disease? Stay festive this holiday & make sure to eat plenty of red & green veggies. #healthyholidays pic.twitter.com/NG1WrT8wLy

It's National #Handwashing Awareness week, which is a good time to share the exciting adoption of this campaign by @TexasDSHS! You can read about the work here: https://moody.utexas.edu/centers/health-communication/health-communication-campaign-promote-hospital-hand-hygiene-take-time … Download campaign materials here: https://utexas.app.box.com/v/hhh-campaign  @uthealthcomm @PublicHealthMap pic.twitter.com/FhvWbwoC1b

Tomorrow is the #lastday to apply for a mini-grant through the Collaborative for Child Health! Applications are available in English and Spanish. APPLY HERE: https://bit.ly/33m5Xg9  pic.twitter.com/Eqk5Aon8F0

Designing Effective Health Messages covers #healthcomm campaign design with cases from published research: http://healthcommunicationresearch.com/designing-effective-health-messages.html … pic.twitter.com/Dos1dNjjnL

State and Tribal Responses to the Vaping-Related Health Crisis https://youtu.be/GK-UxNC91Gk  via @YouTube @CATCHhealth @msdcenter

It's #NationalMasonJar day! Save time and money, and pack in those fruits and veggies the easy way by #eatingtherainbow. Bored of your normal lunch? We've got your back with these 5 easy salad recipes (that are super simple to make ahead of time) --> https://bit.ly/2CvlOvE  pic.twitter.com/4D5XoxtbDV

Just published @IJBNPA Unhealthy snack intake modifies the association between screen-based sedentary time and metabolic syndrome in Brazilian adolescents. https://ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12966-019-0880-8 …

The Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite team at the Center is currently providing technical assistance and support to 29 employers, representing 35 worksites. . . Why should you become a mother-friendly worksite? Read more here: https://bit.ly/2OqOTkg  pic.twitter.com/LW3TMrwMeJ