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Navigating the Speaker Journey
A Beginner’s Guide to Presenting at the Healthier Texas Summit Your voice and experience is needed to drive the conversations and initiatives that will shape a healthier future for Texas. As we gear up for this year’s summit, we’re here…
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April 4, 2024

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Celebrate Earth Day: Easy Ways to Help Our Planet
As advocates for Texan health and well-being, we understand the vital role our planet plays in supporting our collective health. With Earth Day approaching, it’s an opportunity to reflect on how even the smallest of actions can contribute to a…
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March 28, 2024

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Springing forward for your health
As the days grow longer and the temperature begins to rise, springtime brings with it a sense of renewal. It’s a time for shedding the winter blues and embracing new beginnings, especially when it comes to our health and well-being.…
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March 10, 2024

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Eating the Rainbow: Healthy Snacking Done Right
  Welcome back to Week 5 of our Community Challenge, where we’re diving into the crucial topic of healthy snacking. This week, our focus is on incorporating a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into our daily snacks. Inspired…
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February 3, 2024

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Exploring Ways to Practice Self-Care 
  Welcome to Week 3 of the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge—an exciting journey towards building healthier habits and embracing well-being. As your dedicated partners in this 8-week adventure, we’re here to delve deeper into the theme of self-care, offering…
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January 21, 2024

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Unlocking the Power of Aerobic Activity
As we embark on week 2 of our 8-week Community Challenge to improve our health, we’re diving into the world of aerobic activity. It is a key element in transforming your lifestyle and reducing the risk of preventable diseases. Let’s…
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January 14, 2024

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Fun and Active Ways to Keep Your Family Healthy
Week 1: Community Challenge: Let’s GO! Do you want to ensure that your children develop healthy habits and stay active? Let’s explore some fun exercises and games that can be enjoyed as a family and encourage physical activity.    Physical activity…
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January 8, 2024

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Transform Your Health in 2024
A Guide to Successful New Year’s Resolutions through Accountability and Community Challenge. As we embark on a new year, the promise of a fresh start often leads us to set ambitious resolutions aimed at improving our lives. At It’s Time…
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January 4, 2024

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Managing Stress
Handling stress during the holidays is something we all deal with, and it can affect how we feel physically and emotionally. But the good news is we can do things to handle stress better and take care of ourselves by…
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December 14, 2023

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Celebrating Health, Creating Memories
As the holiday season approaches, It’s Time Texas eagerly anticipates Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to generosity. Our statewide nonprofit health organization, committed to diminishing the risk of preventable diseases and enhancing health access in Texas, invites you to…
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November 27, 2023

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Preventing Chronic Disease: Generational Behavior Change
When it comes to health, the actions we take today can have a lasting impact on the generations that follow. It’s a powerful thought, isn’t it? It’s Time Texas is here to delve into the incredible potential of generational behavior…
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November 9, 2023

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Diabetes: Understanding the Risk, Prevalence, and Prevention 
Diabetes is a widespread health concern affecting millions of lives across the nation. In this blog, we’ll unravel the complexities of diabetes, its prevalence in Texas compared to the U.S., and the steps you can take to manage and prevent…
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November 2, 2023

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Finding Ways to Put Yourself First: Getting Healthy as a Parent When Time and Energy Are Limited
Parenthood is a beautiful journey, but it can also be an incredibly demanding one. Between the school runs, work commitments, and endless to-do lists, taking care of yourself might seem like a distant dream. Rest assured, It’s Time Texas is…
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November 1, 2023

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How to Change Your Life and Your Habits When Life Is Busy
Life can get seriously crazy, right? It’s easy for our healthy routines to go MIA when work, family, and other commitments are all competing for our attention.  Even when it feels like there’s no time left in the day, there…
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October 26, 2023

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Decoding Food Labels and Making Informed Choices!
As we embark on our health improvement journey, it’s essential to decipher the seemingly obscure language of food labels. Let’s unravel the truth behind common claims found on our favorite products: “All Natural”: While products labeled as “all-natural” can’t have…
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October 19, 2023