Center for Healthy Living News
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Can 10 Minutes Reduce Symptoms of Depression? A New Study Says Yes.
Published: March 05, 2026
Many people would assume that reducing symptoms of depression requires weeks of therapy, months of medication, or both. But what if a well-designed 10-minute program could make a real difference? A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour suggests it can—and it features research from the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living UTHealth Houston School of Public Health faculty from the Austin Location.
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Dolores Woods, MA, RD, LD, was interviewed by Martha Stewart Magazine about the best foods for a healthier gut.
Published: March 04, 2026
In general, the best way to support gut health is to eat a balanced, whole-food diet. This means prioritizing fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and lean proteins, while minimizing processed foods. However, some foods are exceptionally beneficial for the gut, as they're high in nutrients needed for optimal digestion. Many of these foods also pair well together, making it easy to create recipes for gut health. Not sure where to start? Read more from experts who shared their top gut-friendly foods, along with ideas for enjoying them at home.
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Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month
Published: February 25, 2026
A Conversation with Mirella Jabbour on Public Health, Healthy Dental Habits, and Protecting Young Smiles February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of establishing healthy dental habits early in life. To mark the occasion, we spoke with Mirella Jabbour, DDS, MPH, Research Coordinator here at the Dell Center, about her journey into public health, the connection between oral health and overall well-being, and what families can do to support children’s oral health.
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Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, was interviewed by Verywell Health about how drinking coffee may slow biological aging.
Published: February 19, 2026
Key Takeaways: -Drinking 3-4 cups of coffee per day was linked to a younger biological age. -Coffee’s antioxidants may help explain its potential anti-aging effects. -Experts caution that benefits may drop off after 4 cups, and the FDA recommends limiting caffeine to 400 mg per day.
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Dolores Woods, RDN, was interviewed by Verywell Health about how to pick the healthiest dark chocolate.
Published: February 04, 2026
4 Tips for Picking a High-Quality Dark Chocolate Every Time
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Dolores Woods, RDN, appeared on FOX 26 News to talk about how to avoid food poisoning during a potential power outage during the winter freeze.
Published: January 27, 2026
How to avoid food poisoning during a potential power outage during the winter freeze
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Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, was interviewed by Martha Stewart Magazine about the health differences between almond butter and peanut butter.
Published: January 17, 2026
Is Almond Butter Healthier Than Peanut Butter? What Nutrition Experts Say
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Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, spoke to talked to FOX 26 News about fad diets and shared tips for healthy weight loss.
Published: January 15, 2026
Forget fad diets: Tips for weight loss
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Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, spoke to Martha Stewart magazine about the impacts of whole wheat and sourdough bread on gut health.
Published: January 15, 2026
Is Sourdough or Whole Wheat Bread Better for Your Gut? We Asked Nutritionists
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Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, was interviewed by Verywell Health about the health benefits of black sesame.
Published: January 14, 2026
Black sesame seeds are a nutrient-dense ingredient believed to have heart, bone, skin, and hair health benefits.
