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.
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...
Posted: 10/2/2018
Exercising regularly is important for people with diabetes. Exercise helps lower your blood glucose and helps control blood su...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Posted: 3/6/2018
Living a healthy lifestyle prevents illness and improves quality of life. Parkland dietitians, physicians and physical therapi...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Posted: 2/28/2017
High blood pressure raises your chance of getting a heart attack, stroke, kidney damage and other serious health problems. Par...
Posted: 1/31/2017
The American Heart Association recommends that you know five important numbers about your health: Total cholesterol HDL ...
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...
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 ...
Posted: 10/27/2016
Learn from experts how to make healthy choices to control or prevent diabetes at the Diabetes Awareness Day event. Parkl...
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...
Posted: 6/28/2016
Keeping your cholesterol levels low lessens your chance of getting heart disease. Your cholesterol levels can change based on ...
Posted: 6/20/2016
Parkland's Smoking Cessation Clinic can help you quit smoking. Cigarette smoking is the number one cause of preventable death ...
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...
Posted: 3/24/2016
Parkland now offers free yoga classes to Parkland breast cancer patients and survivors. Research shows that yoga helps breast ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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. ...
Posted: 8/31/2015
Parkland health care experts say getting some symptoms checked out early by a doctor and getting regular checkups ca...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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. ...
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, ...