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Whether it be your first love or the love of your life, enduring heart break is a stressful event that could trigger an episode of broken heart syndrome, a rare but serious health event.

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Ready, Set, Snack: easy food swaps for the big game

February 10, 2023 Courtney Cary, food swap, Nutrition, Super Bowl

Balancing your game-day grub with healthy options doesn’t have to be a losing call. Senior registered dietitian Courtney Cary shares snacking tips and what to include on your plate.

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Friendship February: How to make friends

February 9, 2023 Friendship February, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Making friends as an adult can be challenging. Dr. Karen Lawson has tips to overcome some common barriers, like lack of self-confidence

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Savor brunch nutritiously

January 26, 2023 brunch, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Nutrition

Registered dietitian Luis Rustveld has advice on enjoying delicious brunch without adding unnecessary calories.

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Journaling for mental health

January 25, 2023 Dr. Eric Storch, journaling, Mental Health

Dr. Eric Storch says journaling or keeping a diary is an adaptive way to cope with difficult or confusing situations.

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Recipe: Herb-rubbed Flank Steak

January 23, 2023 CHEF program, recipe, steak

This herb-rubbed flank steak recipe from the Culinary Health Education for Families (CHEF) program is worth a try.

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Set realistic resolutions this year

January 19, 2023 Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, New Years

Dr. Asim Shah gives advice on how to manage expectations and set realistic goals for New Years resolutions.

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Skincare 108: Combination Skin

January 17, 2023 combination skin, Dermatology, Skincare 101

Aesthetician Kim Chang explains “combination skin” and shares some skincare basics on how to deal with it.

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Does cold weather really impact arthritis?

January 12, 2023 Arthritis, cold weather, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, rheumatology

Dr. Grace Hsiao-Wei Lo wants to help others understand the phenomenon of discomfort among arthritis patients increasing as temperatures dip.

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Don’t let your kids get spooked by scary movies

January 10, 2023 fear, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, scary movies

“Exposure to scary movies – in an age-appropriate fashion in which the child has control – can be a healthy way for some kids to learn to navigate associated fears,” Storch said.