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Embrace Winter Wellness: A Guide to Thriving in the Cold Season
  As the chill of winter sets in, maintaining our health and wellness becomes more crucial than ever. At It’s Time Texas, we understand the importance of preventive care and health access, especially during the colder months. Join us on…
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November 30, 2023

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7 Stretches to Keep You in the Game
Here are some stretches you can do from the couch to help relieve tension and improve flexibility while your’re cheering for the Texas Rangers and watching the World Series! Couch Neck Stretch: Sit on the edge of your couch with…
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October 27, 2023

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Embracing Lasting Change: Insights and Tips for a Healthier, Happier You
Congratulations, you’re on a journey towards a healthier, happier you. As we explore some insightful takeaways and valuable tips, remember that the power to change is within you.  Start Small, Stay Consistent: Transforming your habits doesn’t require massive leaps. Begin…
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October 10, 2023

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10 Ways to Prioritize Your Health While Attending a Conference 
Conferences are exciting opportunities for learning and networking, but they can also make it challenging to maintain our healthy routines. As the Healthier Texas Summit approaches, we’re here with ten strategies to ensure you can make the most of the…
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October 2, 2023

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5 Tips for a Healthier Back to School, Texas Edition
*Written by our Lead Telehealth Coach, Natalie Richardson, sharing valuable insights on improving your health and wellness. Happy back-to-school days! With school back in session, you’re probably getting the hang of the school schedule and getting back in the routine,…
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September 25, 2023

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#TastyTuesday Brighter Bites Cauliflower Ceviche
  The 2022 Community Challenge is in full swing! As we head into week two, our friends at Brighter Bites shared a delicious, low-cost, healthy recipe you can cook to enjoy this week. Check out below to see how to…
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January 8, 2022

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Traditions of Health: 12 Days of Self-Care
  For many, the holiday season means planning and taking care of others. We fill our days with our regular hustle and bustle, and our evenings wrapping, decorating, and cooking. However, the busyness of the holiday season leaves little time…
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December 16, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Diabetes
  Did you know over of 2,323,220 Texans suffer from diabetes? This means about 12.2% of adults across the state have this chronic disease. Additionally, approximately 23.8% of people who have diabetes were not aware of it prior to seeing…
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February 5, 2021

Physical Activity Lowers Blood Sugar After Meals
Have you ever stopped and wondered what the optimal timing was for your meals and workouts? There have been hundreds of studies done on this topic, and some people (whether or not they are diabetic) swear by eating and moving…
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February 5, 2021

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Simple Strategies to Unlock a Healthy Lifestyle
You likely already know what contributes to a healthy lifestyle: eat a variety of nutritious foods, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, stop smoking, and minimize your use of alcohol. Yet you find yourself struggling to create or maintain the…
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November 13, 2020

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Can 10-Minute Workouts Really Improve Your Health?
You know regular exercise can help your health, help you lose or maintain your weight, and help your mood, but it’s often hard to find the time. Many people struggle to balance a sedentary job, long work hours, family, and…
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November 13, 2020

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Adopt These 3 Habits to Help Prevent Diabetes
Are you concerned about your blood sugar levels? Perhaps your doctor has talked to you about prediabetes or diabetes, or you have a family history of this chronic disease.  Unfortunately, diabetes—particularly type 2 diabetes—is a common chronic illness in the…
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November 13, 2020

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How Does Social Support Affect Your Health?
Reaching out to your family or a friend can help you feel connected to others, provide help when struggling with a problem, or support when feeling down. Sharing your thoughts and feelings with someone you trust can help you feel…
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November 13, 2020

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How to Prevent Chronic Illness with Small Lifestyle Changes
How do you want to live? Perhaps, you long to play with your children or grandchildren without getting winded. Maybe you hope to enjoy activities like biking, gardening, swimming, or hiking or simply want to feel energized throughout your day.…
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November 13, 2020

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3 Simple Habits to Help You Lose Weight
You know the basics of losing weight: eat nutritious foods, exercise regularly, and consume fewer calories than you use. It seems so simple. Yet for most people losing weight (and keeping it off) is a struggle. Fortunately, various strategies, tools,…
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November 13, 2020