Healthy People 2030, an initiative implemented by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, focuses on reducing health issues and improving the quality of life for adults 65 years of age and older. A combination of physical activity and nutrition can help older adults prevent and manage chronic diseases…
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Wellness Wednesday: Healthy Eating for a Successful School Year
Healthy eating is important in all stages of life. Developing healthy eating habits at an early age can help prevent childhood obesity, health problems into adulthood, and can even be crucial for navigating a successful school year. Studies conducted on the significance of breakfast show an increase in students staying…
Women’s Wellness Clinic Opens at Texas A&M Health Science Center
Lone Star Circle of Care is excited to announce the opening of its Women's Wellness clinic at Texas A&M Health Science Center. The clinic, which started providing services on August 5, is conveniently located at 3950 N. A.W. Grimes Blvd., Ste. N103 in Round Rock. The facility offers comprehensive care…
Early Childhood Development: Creating Structure and Boundaries
Becoming a parent is one of the most exciting and challenging things anyone can undertake. It is full of heart melting and heart-breaking moments. From your child’s first steps to their graduation, parenting is truly a transformative experience. There are often many books and philosophies about parenting and many parents…
Wellness Wednesday: Get your Fill with Fiber
Fiber is a vital part of a healthy meal plan, yet most Americans are falling short of the daily recommendations of 25-28g/day for women and 30-35g/day for men. In fact, only about 10% of women and 3% of men are meeting the above recommendations. The average dietary fiber intake is…
Wellness Wednesday: Power of Protein
What is protein? Protein is one of the three major macronutrients along with carbohydrates and fats, that the body needs to function properly. Foods that contain protein provide essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein) and other nutrients like B vitamins, vitamin E, Iron, Zinc and Magnesium. Protein is…
Early Childhood Development: Serve and Return
Serve and Return is not just a term used in ping-pong, tennis or volleyball as one may think or as we may have heard in sports news. In the parenting world, it is also the back-and-forth between a child and his or her parent or caregiver. Imagine your little one…
Wellness Wednesday: Make Mealtime a Success
Making meals at home can be time consuming and stressful, but it does not have to be that way! Below are a few tips to help you streamline your time spent in the kitchen, while also being mindful of your budget. Get Equipped While you don’t need a chef ready…
Addressing Food Insecurity: Mobile FARMacy Partnership
Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) is partnering with the Central Texas Food Bank to provide free nutritious food for our patients. The Food Bank’s Mobile FARMacy, a grocery store on wheels, visits our Taylor and Bastrop clinics weekly to provide patients the opportunity to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables,…
Lone Star Circle of Care at Harker Heights Now Open
Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC), a Federally Qualified Health Center with 27 clinics in Texas, is excited to announce the opening of its newest clinic, Lone Star Circle of Care at Harker Heights. The facility is located at the intersection of Cheetah Trail and Caribou Trail, near U.S. Highway…