Center for Healthy Living News
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Creating and Maintaining Healthy Habits in 2023
Published: January 12, 2023
Dolores Woods, RDN, spoke to Univision Houston Channel 45 about creating and maintaining healthy habits in 2023.
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School garden-based interventions can improve blood sugar, reduce bad cholesterol in children
Published: January 10, 2023
School garden-based interventions can improve metabolic parameters such as blood sugar and cholesterol in children, according to a new study from Center faculty Dr. Adriana Perez.
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Reintroducing the Texas Research-to-Policy Collaboration
Published: December 21, 2022
With the 2022 Texas general election completed and the legislators and legislators-elect beginning to file bills for the 88th Legislative Session, it is essential to have a data-driven, reputable source for public health policy. The Texas Research-to-Policy Collaboration Project (TX RPC) serves as a resource for legislative offices, advocates, and constituents interested in policies that make Texans healthier.
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Healthy options for holiday meals
Published: December 21, 2022
Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, appeared on FOX 26 News to talk about healthy alternatives to popular holiday treats. The interview was shared online.
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Study finds link between patient satisfaction and likelihood of bariatric surgery
Published: December 19, 2022
Patients who are satisfied with their physicians are more likely to follow through with metabolic or bariatric surgery (MBS) regardless of racial or ethnic group, according to a study led by Center faculty member Dr. Sarah Messiah.
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Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
Published: December 19, 2022
As the holiday season gets into full swing, many of us are excited to spend some much-needed time with family and friends. Whether your holidays consist of gathering with the entire family or relaxing with a hard-earned vacation, we all want to enjoy happy and healthy celebrations. Here are some tips to make the holidays the most wonderful time of the year!
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A Conversation with Dr. Ethan Hunt
Published: December 15, 2022
Dr. Ethan Hunt, Assistant Professor of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin, recently sat down for an interview during which he shared the experiences that helped shape his interests as a student and public health professional.
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Opciones para comer saludable en la cena de Acción de Gracias: sigue estas recomendaciones
Published: November 24, 2022
El exceso de comida, además de la cantidad de grasa y azúcar, entre otras sustancias utilizadas en la cena de Acción de Gracias, puede generar malestar y problemas de salud. La nutricionista Diana Guevara habla sobre las formas de disfrutar con los seres queridos sin necesidad de abusar de los alimentos. Esto es lo que debes saber.
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Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes from Nourish Cookbook
Published: November 22, 2022
Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, spoke to FOX 26 News about healthy Thanksgiving recipes. Yahoo! News also ran the story.
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4 Tricks to Enjoy Your Treats
Published: October 28, 2022
With Halloween right around the corner, many people are looking forward to having a traditional evening of trick-or-treating with friends and neighbors, while others are planning to have a quieter at-home celebration. Regardless of how you plan to spend your Halloween, the ultimate goal is to have a safe, fun holiday that does not involve a sugar hangover!
