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Home > Health Information > To Your Health > To Your Health Archive > Diet and Fitness

To Your Health - Archive

Search for "Diet and Fitness" returned 39 records from our News Archive

To Your Health is a monthly digest of simple health tips for Parkland patients that's full of patient education with preventive health information, such as tips for managing diabetes or the benefits of getting a flu vaccination at one of our community clinics.

Results 1 - 39 of 39
The effects of eating healthy
Posted: 3/1/2019
Make better food choices and get active to feel better and live longer. Bad choices can cause long-term health problems such a...
Exercise and Diabetes
Posted: 10/2/2018
Exercising regularly is important for people with diabetes. Exercise helps lower your blood glucose and helps control blood su...
Why you should get regular checkups
Posted: 9/4/2018
One of the best ways to find health problems early or before they start is to get regular checkups. Getting the right health t...
Could you have diabetes?
Posted: 9/4/2018
Even though diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S., experts say that many people don’t know they can often...
Traveling with diabetes
Posted: 8/10/2018
If you have diabetes, traveling can be a stress-free experience with a little planning. Whether you are going out of town to v...
Mental health and your body
Posted: 6/1/2018
If you or a loved one has a mental health condition, you’re not alone. Parkland experts want you to know that mental health is...
How to get healthy this year
Posted: 3/6/2018
Living a healthy lifestyle prevents illness and improves quality of life. Parkland dietitians, physicians and physical therapi...
Learn about diabetes in a fun, free way
Posted: 10/31/2017
Did you know you can have diabetes and not know? Diabetes is a serious disease that can harm many parts of your body.  Pa...
Foods that lower cholesterol
Posted: 9/1/2017
Choosing healthy meals and snacks can help you avoid or lower LDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is bad for you and can lead to ...
Healthy school lunches
Posted: 7/31/2017
Making sure your kids eat healthy at school is important for them to get the nutrients they need to pay attention and learn. P...
Grocery shopping on a budget
Posted: 7/3/2017
One great way to stay healthy is to eat fresh foods low in salt. Shopping for healthy food in your neighborhood may not always...
Free summer lunches
Posted: 6/1/2017
This summer, 20 Dallas Public Libraries are giving free summer lunches and snacks to children and teens under age 18. This pro...
Diabetes and exercise
Posted: 6/1/2017
If you have diabetes , it’s important to exercise. Exercise lowers your blood sugar, helps control your weight and keeps your ...
Six quick snack ideas for you and the kids
Posted: 4/28/2017
Having a snack in between meals can sometimes help with hunger and overeating. It’s important to choose healthy snacks that ar...
Watch what’s on your plate
Posted: 2/28/2017
It is easy to eat too much when you have larger portions of food in front of you. Here are some tips to help you control porti...
High blood pressure in seniors
Posted: 2/28/2017
High blood pressure raises your chance of getting a heart attack, stroke, kidney damage and other serious health problems. Par...
Important health numbers
Posted: 1/31/2017
The American Heart Association recommends that you know five important numbers about your health:  Total cholesterol HDL ...
How to tell if your drink has added sweetener
Posted: 1/3/2017
Drinking beverages with a lot of added sugar can cause many health problems such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease...
Controlling your sweet tooth
Posted: 11/29/2016
Parkland doctors say having diabetes doesn’t mean you have to give up sweets and desserts.  Follow these eight tips from ...
Join Parkland’s diabetes awareness event!
Posted: 10/27/2016
Learn from experts how to make healthy choices to control or prevent diabetes at the Diabetes Awareness Day event.  Parkl...
Eat to fight breast cancer
Posted: 9/29/2016
Parkland doctors who treat cancer say keeping a healthy weight through nutrition and exercise can help protect you from many d...
Foods that lower cholesterol
Posted: 6/28/2016
Keeping your cholesterol levels low lessens your chance of getting heart disease. Your cholesterol levels can change based on ...
Everything you need to know about quitting smoking
Posted: 6/20/2016
Parkland's Smoking Cessation Clinic can help you quit smoking. Cigarette smoking is the number one cause of preventable death ...
Don’t eat these foods during pregnancy
Posted: 4/28/2016
Some foods are not safe to eat when you are pregnant because of germs or because of the way they are cooked. Some foods to sta...
Free yoga for breast cancer patients, survivors at Parkland
Posted: 3/24/2016
Parkland now offers free yoga classes to Parkland breast cancer patients and survivors. Research shows that yoga helps breast ...
Planning for a healthy weight
Posted: 3/22/2016
Every person has a different healthy weight that depends on many things such as age, height and body type. If you are trying t...
New year, new lifestyle
Posted: 12/31/2015
The beginning of a new year is a good time to pick up healthy lifestyle changes that can last a lifetime. Parkland dietitians ...
Enjoying Thanksgiving with diabetes
Posted: 10/30/2015
Thanksgiving can be a hard time for people with diabetes. Parkland’s nutrition experts say planning is the key to eating healt...
Go to the free Men’s Health Conference!
Posted: 10/30/2015
Parkland and the Dallas Public Library will host the 2015 Men’s Health Conference.  The conference is a great place to ge...
Exercise at any age
Posted: 8/31/2015
Exercise is important for healthy aging. Parkland experts say it is never too late to exercise or to start to exercise.  ...
Six symptoms men shouldn’t ignore
Posted: 8/31/2015
Parkland health care experts say getting some symptoms checked out early by a doctor and getting regular checkups ca...
Healthy snack ideas from Parkland
Posted: 7/31/2015
Next time you are looking for a healthy snack, try one of these ideas from a Parkland dietitian. Mix fresh fruit wit...
Tips for exercising indoors
Posted: 7/1/2015
Sometimes it’s hard to go outside and get some exercise, especially during hot Texas summers . Try these tips to stay active a...
Heart healthy ways to cook
Posted: 2/26/2015
February is American Heart Month. Cooking healthier is just one way to protect your heart.  Try these tips from Sharon Co...
Easy ways to prevent falls
Posted: 12/6/2014
Adults who are 65 years and older fall more often. If you fall you can seriously hurt yourself, like breaking your hip or hitt...
What to eat while you are pregnant and breastfeeding
Posted: 5/30/2014
The foods you eat while you are pregnant and breastfeeding will affect your baby. Your body needs more vitamins and nutrients ...
Type 2 diabetes
Posted: 5/30/2014
Type 2 diabetes is a disease. It can cause heart problems, stroke, blindness and other health problems. People of all ages can...
Family Fitness
Posted: 5/27/2014
Being active is an important part of staying healthy for people of all ages. These activities are fun for your entire family. ...
Healthy Diet
Posted: 5/27/2014
Eating a healthy diet is a very good goal. Sheral Cade, a registered dietitian for the Parkland Center for Internal Medicine, ...
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