Center for Healthy Living News
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How one map tells the story of Houston’s heat inequity across vulnerable communities
Published: August 09, 2023
The story of why so many Houstonians are hot in their own home – sweating, uncomfortable, and unable to sleep – might be best told by a map buried in a government website. Kevin Lanza, PhD, spoke with the Houston Landing on health inequities in low-income communities.
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Ultra-Processed Foods May Increase Risk of Brain and Ovarian Cancer
Published: August 08, 2023
While research has implicated multiple types of foods, such as refined sugars and red meat, in increased disease risk, one category, ultra-processed foods (UPFs), may be particularly harmful. Dolores Woods, RDN, spoke with Giddy on why that may be the case.
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Ready for school lunch? Here's what to pack, what not to pack to keep kids healthy
Published: August 08, 2023
It's back to school time. So what should be part of a healthy school lunch? Deanna Hoelscher, PhD, RDN, gave the Statesman some tips.
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Fighting for Breaks on Multiple Fronts
Published: August 03, 2023
Kevin Lanza, PhD, spoke to the Texas Observer about the health effects of physical labor in the heat. The Texas State Public Affairs Network also ran the story.
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Back 2 School: Creative lunch ideas from a nutritionist
Published: August 03, 2023
Dolores Woods, RDN, appeared on FOX 26 News to talk about nutritious lunch and snack ideas that parents can pack for their kids during the new school year.
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August Healthy Summer Challenge
Published: August 01, 2023
This summer, the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living challenges you and your kids to build healthy habits while school is out! See our last challenge of the year.
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Classroom Ready: Registered dietitian talks healthy snacks
Published: July 27, 2023
In the midst of shopping for back-to-school supplies, nutrition can sometimes be the last thing on our minds. Dolores Woods, RDN, speaks with KPRC in Houston on healthy snack and lunch ideas to start the school year off right.
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Consejos de seguridad alimentaria para el regreso a clases
Published: July 25, 2023
Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, talked to Univision Houston Channel 45 about ways to store food safely to avoid food poisoning.
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Daily Spoonful of Olive Oil Daily Can Drop the Risk of Dying by Dementia by 28%
Published: July 25, 2023
A new study shows that adding more olive oil to your diet may decrease the risk of dementia-related death. Healthline interviewed Dolores Woods, RDN, on the benefits of olive oil.
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Is kombucha good for you? More research is needed.
Published: July 21, 2023
USA Today interviewed Dolores Woods, RDN, on potential benefits of kombucha.
