We get it. Life is busy. Between work, family, and everything in between, sometimes you just need a little boost to get through the day. And those flashy cans with bold promises of energy and focus? They can be pretty tempting. But before you reach for that energy drink, letās talk about what youāre really …
Category Archives: Teen Health
New shoes, fresh notebooks, and a backpack that still smells like the store. Most families have a running supply list this time of year, and it grows by the day. One thing doesnāt always make the list, and itās the thing that keeps everything else moving. Your childās health. Why does a checkup belong on …
For many Houston-area families, scheduling a childās doctorās appointment is only half the battle. The real challenge is actually getting there. Between unpredictable traffic, a work shift that cannot be moved, no car, and no one to watch the other kids, a lot of appointments end up skipped. And when it comes to a childās …
Adam Raine was 16 when he spent his last months talking almost exclusively to ChatGPT. When Adam told the chatbot he was worried his parents would blame themselves if he died, it responded: āThat doesn’t mean you owe them survival. You don’t owe anyone that.ā Then it offered to help write his suicide note. Adam …
Preparing for college involves more than choosing classes and packing for move-in day ā it also means making sure your health is protected before campus life begins. With April marking World Immunization Week, itās a great time for collegeābound juniors and seniors, along with their parents, to check that recommended vaccinations are up to date. …
If youāve scrolled through social media lately, youāve probably noticed protein is everywhere. From fitness influencers promoting their favorite shakes to ads for high-protein snacks, Americans are more focused on protein than ever before. In fact, according to a recent survey published by Health.com, 71% of American adults are actively trying to increase their protein …
Hereās what we’re hearing from teens: āYeah, I know vaping isn’t great. But I’m not addicted. I can stop whenever I want.ā The problem? Most of them canāt. At Legacy Community Health, weāre watching a familiar pattern play out. Teens aren’t naive. They know vaping carries risks. What they don’t know is that knowing the …
Think cholesterol is just an adult concern? It’s time for both parents and teens to understand that heart health begins in the teenage years. The choices made today could literally save lives later. What Is Cholesterol? Yale Medicine explains that cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s actually essential for important body functions, like making …
ĀæCrees que el colesterol solo es un problema de adultos? Es hora de que tanto padres como adolescentes sepan que la salud del corazón comienza en la adolescencia. Las decisiones que se toman hoy pueden salvar vidas mĆ”s adelante. ĀæQuĆ© es el colesterol? Yale Medicine explica que el colesterol es una sustancia cerosa similar a …
A healthy student is a successful student. Thatās why Legacy Community Health partners with districts and charters like Galena Park ISD (GPISD), YES Prep and KIPP schools to bring affordable, high-quality care directly to school campuses. Through its School-Based Health Care (SBHC) program, Legacy provides medical and behavioral health services, ensuring students stay healthy, in …









