Center for Healthy Living News
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Helping Others as Volunteers Helps Kids 'Flourish': Study
Published: June 01, 2023
A recent publication by Center faculty members Drs. Kevin Lanza, Ethan Hunt, Dale Mantey, and Steven Kelder was the subject of a Healthy Day article. The publication looked into the effect of volunteering on youth.
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2023 Teaching Awards
Published: May 19, 2023
Andrew E. Springer, DrPH, awarded the 2023 John P. McGovern Award for Outstanding Teaching
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The early heat wave gripping the Northwest is rare — and worrying
Published: May 19, 2023
Kevin Lanza, PhD, was quoted in a Washington Post article about the early heat wave gripping the Pacific Northwest.
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A Program in Gunnison Is Providing Fresh, Local Food to Teachers—For Free
Published: May 01, 2023
Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, was featured in a Collective Colorado article about early childhood educators facing the highest rates of food insecurity to date.
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Researchers Recommend Planting Trees to Increase Outdoor Play Among Kids
Published: April 21, 2023
Lead author Kevin Lanza, PhD, assistant professor of epidemiology, human genetics, and environmental sciences at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, and his team partnered with three elementary schools and the Parks and Recreation Department in Austin, Texas, for the Green Schoolyards Project, a study looking at the impact of green features in schoolyards (trees, gardens, nature trails, etc.) on the physical activity of children.
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Expert Advice: Finding the Best Health Insurance
Published: April 18, 2023
How do I know whether an HMO, PPO or another type of plan is best for me? You may not be given a choice of all the types of health plans, depending on your health insurance company and where you live. Managed care plans have a lot of similarities, but if you have a choice, there are some general differences in the types, so you will need to decide on your priorities.
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Interview with Marlene Schwartz, PhD
Published: April 12, 2023
We are excited to welcome Dr. Marlene Schwartz as the 2023 Michael & Susan Dell Center Lectureship in Child Health Award Recipient on April 27, 2023. Dr. Schwartz’s research addresses how nutrition and wellness policies implemented in schools, food banks, and local communities can improve food security, nutrition quality, and health outcomes.
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Expert Advice: Health Insurance Costs
Published: April 12, 2023
What are the most important factors affecting the cost of my health insurance? Many factors affect the cost of insurance, such as the cost of living in your area, the level of competition in the healthcare marketplace, claims in the health plan and the overall healthcare system, as well as factors specific to you and your health plan. For example, for individual insurance, the premium costs increase as you get older or if you are a smoker. Costs also vary by geographic location and, of course, depending on the type of plan you pick.
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Your Guide To The Best Anti-Aging Supplements
Published: April 04, 2023
Dolores Woods, RDN, was featured in a Forbes Health article about nutrition and recommended supplements to support a healthy aging diet.
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Tips to maintain a healthy diet and improve our physical condition (Spanish)
Published: April 04, 2023
Diana Guevara, MPH, talked to Univision Houston Channel 45 about how to create a balanced diet and the benefits of good nutrition.
