August 2016

Electrolyte Imbalance 101 For the Knowledge Thirsty

By |2022-03-17T10:40:13-05:00August 9th, 2016|Daily Living, News Feed, Wellness & Nutrition|

What’s the first thing your little athletes go for after a straight 30-minute sprint in 90-degree Texas weather? Just like a commercial ad, they reach for their Gatorade (or Powerade), guzzle it down, and breathe a sigh of relief. Gatorade was created in 1965 when a head football coach from University of Florida sought to [...]

Sleep Right, Sleep Tight: 3 Tips for Good Rest

By |2022-08-24T10:06:42-05:00August 9th, 2016|Children & Youth, Daily Living, News Feed, Wellness & Nutrition|

Sleep should come naturally— you would think. But tell that to the 40 million people in the U.S. that suffer from sleep disorders, or the 70 million baggy-eyed Americans dealing with insomnia. According to recent statistics, a vast majority of Americans, 62% to be precise, experience  problems a few nights per week. So, if you’re [...]

July 2016

Childhood Obesity: 3 Healthy Habits for Kids

By |2022-03-17T10:42:59-05:00July 30th, 2016|Children & Youth, Wellness & Nutrition|

Did you know that one cup of strawberries is only about 50 calories? Compare that to the 250 calories in a cup of strawberry ice cream. Now if only kids found strawberries to be just as enjoyable ice cream, childhood obesity wouldn't be a concern. The good news is that parents “in the know” are notably doing more [...]

Allergies in Texas: A Few Solutions for “Achoo!”

By |2022-03-17T10:43:15-05:00July 26th, 2016|Children & Youth, News Feed, Virus & Respitory, Wellness & Nutrition|

Many of us Texans share a common enemy - big time allergies! We have become all too familiar with the yearlong effects of Texas mold spores, ragweed, and other notorious allergy mongers. Allergies that come with body aches, foggy brain, and sinus headaches disrupt your A game at work, while allergies that cause asthma attacks, [...]