It's never too late to start eating better and making good food choices. Balanced nutrition and regular exercise are good for your health. Doctors suggest making healthy eating habits. Here are a few tips to consider.
Category: Health & Wellness
Learn About Cholesterol
High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke. When was the last time yours was checked? Most Americans with high cholesterol have no symptoms. So it is important to have your blood cholesterol levels checked. Your healthcare provider can determine how often.…
American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month! According to statistics, approximately one in five Americans get enough exercise. Poor eating habits contribute to 45 percent of U.S. deaths in 2012 from heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in the world, claiming nearly 18…
Panic Attacks, Panic Disorders and Finding Solutions
Written By: Harry Livesay, LCSW, Division Head Experts really don’t know exactly what causes panic attacks. Some research indicates that a trigger could be messages from childhood that made the person view the world as unsafe place. Dealing with the early death of a loved one, growing up in a…
Lone Star Circle of Care recognized as a national leader in the Million Hearts initiative
Million Hearts is a national movement with an ambitious goal of preventing 1 million heart attacks and strokes over 5 years. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a partner in Million Hearts, recently recognized Lone Star Circle of Care as a national Million Hearts leader based on the organization's…
Book Review: The Mindful Prescription for Adult ADHD
by Harry Livesay, LCSW The Mindful Prescription for Adult ADHD is a book out by Dr. Lidia Zylowska. Dr. Zylowska has put together an eight point plan to integrate mindfulness meditation to improve focus and emotional regulation. Her book is grounded in research and is full of references looking at…
School Starts Soon – Are Your Child’s Vaccines Up To Date?
[embed]https://youtu.be/_2_ueslLZ8E[/embed] Immunizations are important at every age from childhood through adulthood. August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). Just in time - as a reminder of how important immunizations are for your children. Did you know every year, your child's school nurse or daycare provider goes through all the immunization records of registered children…
Exercise: Moving Past Excuses
Exercise! We know it is good for us but sometimes excuses can get in the way. Walking brings increased energy, better cardiovascular health and reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke. According to the American Heart Association, 80% of American's do not make exercise a regular habit. Here are some…
Back 2 School: Yearly Well-Child Visit
At Lone Star Circle of Care we care about your child's health and education. The back-to-school season is a good time to put their annual exam on your family schedule: Shop for school supplies Fill out permission forms Schedule yearly pediatric well-child visit 877-800-5722 A yearly physical exam by your family's pediatrician…
Understanding Social Determinants of Health
Social Determinants of Health are the circumstances in our environment - where we live, learn, work, and play - that can affect our health and well-being. For example, our health can be negatively affected if we lack adequate food, secure housing, if we live with high stress or in social isolation.…