Moms may seem like they have it all together, but they may need more help than you know! By Ashley Guidry Motherās Day has come and gone, but we never stop caring for our mothers. For this Mental Health Awareness month, letās break down what current moms can do to prevent burnout. Mommy burnout is …
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HOUSTON, TX (May 16, 2023) – Per the National Institutes of Health (NIH), HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is observed every year on May 18 and commemorates U.S. President Bill Clintonās 1997 declaration that, āonly a truly effective, preventive HIV vaccine can limit and eventually eliminate the threat of AIDS.ā It recognizes the many volunteers, community …
Whatās going on inside our bodies that protects us from sickness? By Barrett White Your body has a special defense inside it. Like an army that exists just to protect you! Existing microscopically inside you, this small-but-mighty army is your immune system. Your immune system exists to protect you from outside threats, like bacteria, viruses, …
Need a place to study or learn a new skill? Your local libraries got you covered! By Ashley Guidry Now more than ever reading has proven essential to our education and overall health. Volunteers with Legacyās Little Readers have learned low literacy among patients is tied to low health knowledge and less use of preventative …
āIf our cities don’t work, America won’t work.ā ā Senator Gaylord Nelson On April 22nd, 1970, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson asked Americans to join him in a grassroots demonstration. Concerned about oil spills and increased air pollution, Senator Nelson encouraged Americans to spread awareness about the negative impact we had on our environment. About 20 …
HOUSTON, TX (April 24, 2023) – According to UnderstandingHouston.org, Texas is at the bottom of the national rankings for access to mental health treatment with Houston area residents having significantly less access to mental health care providers than the national average. Following the recent tragic deaths of two college students in Houston, amplification of this …
How not to dread your next meeting or lecture. By Barrett White Heavy workloads, deadlines, screen time, pressure, and stress ā these are all typical challenges of work and school. But for these challenges to push you to the point of burnout is a problem. But what is burnout? Aside from stress, the Harvard Business …
Recovery can boost overall performance, while overuse can lead to injury. By Barrett White Whether youāre new to the gym or youāre a seasoned athlete, rest days are crucial to allow your body time to repair and benefit from the work you put into it. Resting is necessary for performance, muscle growth, and preventing fatigue …
By Barrett White As we step into National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week this week and approach Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, itās crucial to highlight the unique health concerns and care necessities of the LGBTQ+ community. Legacy Community Health knows this is important dialogue for equitable healthcare access and fostering an inclusive environment …
Stomach pains making you feel yucky? Paying attention to your gut could turn your frown upside down. by Dr. Amelia Averyt What exactly is abdominal pain? Your abdomen houses your stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small/large intestines, and blood vessels among other connective tissues that keep these organs in place and oriented correctly. The abdomen and …