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Research reveals dangerous midlife switch of ditching activity to sit still
August 23, 2018
People are falling into a trap of greater inactivity during middle age, according to new research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), which calls for its findings to be considered in future national physical activity guidelines.
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8 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Don't Eat Enough Fruits and Veggies
August 22, 2018
You might not love ’em, but here’s why you should eat your fruits and veggies anyway.
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Any Weight Loss Can Be Healthful, but More Can Be Much Better
August 15, 2018
The New York Times interviewed Dr. Gregory Knell about his research, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings co-authored by Dr. Kelley Pettee Gabriel, revealing it pays to think big when it comes to weight loss.
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A Complete Set of Skills: Using Project Management in Public Health
You need to know why you should engage stakeholders, and identify who those stakeholders might be, but also how to do that. That’s where project management comes in. Being able to deliver the right stuff, at the right time, for the right amount of money is essential.
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TOAW Keynote Spotlight: Dr. Amelie Ramirez
Dr. Ramirez is an internationally renowned health disparities researcher at UT Health San Antonio and has 30 years of experience conducting behavioral and communications projects to reduce cancer, increase screening rates and clinical trial participation, prevent tobacco use, and improve healthy lifestyles among U.S. Latinos.
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Workplace Spotlight: North East Independent School District
The North East Independent School District (North East ISD) serves the north central and northeast areas of Bexar County. It is the second largest school district in San Antonio and as of last September, North East ISD received the Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite designation for 85 of their worksites.
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Did you miss the Philip R. Nader Legacy of Health Lectureship last week? WATCH NOW: https://livestream.com/msdcenter/events/8376028/videos/181629906 …
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Registration is still open for the 3rd Annual Philip R. Nader Legacy of Health Lectureship! Join us in Houston this Thursday to learn from Dr. Radek Bukowski and Dr. Steven Abrams http://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-philip-r-nader-legacy-of-health-lectureship-tickets-49491871520 … pic.twitter.com/tUegNPnJ7Y
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9 October
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For students at Stedman Elementary in Alaska, birthdays are sweet without any added sugar. Kids can pick out a book to keep after having their birthday recognized on the morning announcements. Terrific idea! @Alaska_DHSS http://ow.ly/F92j30m7STA
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Our friends @CHEFSanAntonio are bringing family nutrition education into hospitals, museums, and schools...
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Did you miss the first webinar of our @LiveSmartTexas Series yesterday? Check out the archive and learn more about the misconceptions of obesity! https://sph.uth.edu/research/centers/dell/webinars/webinar.htm?id=9b1fa1b5-5040-4ed5-99ac-60a5eb7e5ec2 … pic.twitter.com/r6iNoWrRuW
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4 October
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Eating GO foods is as easy as A,B,C! Thanks to @NationalCACFP your kiddos can learn which GO foods have the vitamins and nutrients their bodies need to grow! Print out these resources today to make healthy eating more fun! #GoSlowWhoa pic.twitter.com/HMBchCgqBp
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26 September
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Get your kids excited about fruit and veggies at this fun event on 10/6! @UTexasSPH Dietetic Interns will take kids on a farmer's market tour and teach them about nutrition RSVP for Market Sprouts: Farmers Market Tour & Nutrition Lesson online http://www.eventbrite.com/e/market-sprouts-farmers-market-tour-nutrition-lesson-tickets-50476954931 … pic.twitter.com/V6vPVPgSJY
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2 October
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@UTexasSPH holds its third annual Philip R. Nader Legacy of Health Lectureship on Oct. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. CDT. Register online at http://GO.UTH.EDU/Nader2018 . The event is hosted by @msdcenter. #thisispublichealth #publichealth #pediatrics #healthcare #houston #texas pic.twitter.com/0HWzkWLplW
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28 September
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"Youth E-Cigarette Prevention: Rapid Response" will be an engaging session at the #HealthierTexasSummit with @dvandusenfrom @CATCHhealth , @DrSteveKelder from @msdcenter & @jennifermleigh from @CVSHealth & w/ funding support from @StDavidsFDN. Register! http://ow.ly/XF4Y30lSed7 pic.twitter.com/s6Sp8kBglh
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27 September
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Sounds like a great webinar @msdcenter! We're looking forward to hearing @LeahWhigham present, "Collective Approaches to Improve Community Health," at the #HealthierTexasSummit https://twitter.com/msdcenter/status/1044971550036889600 …
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Please join us for a webinar on October 3 from 1-2PM! This webinar will engage audience members in a discussion about the evidence-base for obesity and weight loss information. REGISTER HERE: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5434475152116839682 … pic.twitter.com/5Uhuui0cXa
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This webinar will engage audience members in a discussion about the evidence-base for obesity and weight loss information.
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26 September
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It’s important for parents to talk to their kids about the dangers of e-cigarettes and the impact nicotine has on their developing brain. Here is some information to help: http://go.usa.gov/xPYP6 pic.twitter.com/DjGkLPeS8i
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21 September
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Register now for next week’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Forum and learn about the City of Austin and Travis County’s plan for better health where we live, work, and play. RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/CHACHIP pic.twitter.com/cKGNekPs8n
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22 September
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If the @Surgeon_General is dropping the mic, maybe it's time to listen. https://twitter.com/Surgeon_General/status/1042721923346649095 …
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Join us on October 11 in Houston for the 2018 Philip R. Nader Legacy of Health Lectureship! Drs. Steven Abrams and Radek Bukowski will discuss prenatal and postnatal health research and practices. REGISTER TODAY! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-philip-r-nader-legacy-of-health-lectureship-tickets-49491871520 …
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Proud that 95 of the 461 America's #HealthiestSchools are from Texas! See the list here: http://bit.ly/2vqPKJq #LoneStarState pic.twitter.com/rP8Lkrwtox
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20 September
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Please re-tweet! We are looking for excellent candidates for a UTHealth School of Public Health, Austin, Texas, Nutrition Faculty Search https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/austin-texas-nutrition-faculty-search-steven-kelder/?published=t …
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Have thoughts about what makes for a healthier community? Learn about the City of Austin and Travis County's plan for better health where we live, work, and play, and provide input at the Community Health Improvement Plan Forum next week. pic.twitter.com/gyUZb6hEeU
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18 September
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Haven't registered for the @SouthernObesity Summit? Registration is still open! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWuTBg8r9gU&feature=youtu.be …
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These maps tell the story. We have to get upstream and target the root causes of obesity to prevent it from devastating our nation. Join us as we look at obesity prevention through the health equity lens in Charleston WV Oct 22-24 http://southernobesitysummit.org https://twitter.com/CDCObesity/status/1040314168027443201 …
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