[avatar user=”doller” size=”thumbnail” align=”left” link=”https://somoscc.wpengine.com/who-we-are/denisse-oller”]by Denisse Oller[/avatar] As parents, we all want our kids to grow up safe, happy, and healthy. Therefore, one of the most important things you can do to help your children is to instill healthy eating habits early in their lives. Children need a balanced diet with food from all three
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[avatar user=”doller” size=”thumbnail” align=”left” link=”https://somoscc.wpengine.com/who-we-are/denisse-oller”]by Denisse Oller[/avatar] The spring season brings about longer days and warmer weather, but it also hallmarks fresh starts and new beginnings. Every spring we celebrate “spring cleaning,” which inspires us to break open our closets and drawers to declutter and bring new life to neglected areas in our homes. Not
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[avatar user=”dponieman” size=”thumbnail” align=”left” link=”https://somoscc.wpengine.com/who-we-are/diego-a-ponieman”]by Diego Ponieman M.D., M.P.H.[/avatar] To add on to our theme of highlighting health awareness campaigns for the month of April, this week we want to spotlight another important health issue: stress. Every April, we celebrate National Stress Awareness Month to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for
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[avatar user=”dponieman” size=”thumbnail” align=”left” link=”https://somoscc.wpengine.com/who-we-are/diego-a-ponieman”]by Diego Ponieman M.D., M.P.H.[/avatar] Did you know that April is also STD Awareness Month? It’s time to focus on spreading the word about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), their impact, and the importance of preventing, testing for, and treating these infections. Today, STD rates continue to surge with over 20
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[avatar user=”doller” size=”thumbnail” align=”left” link=”https://somoscc.wpengine.com/who-we-are/diego-a-ponieman”]by Denisse Oller[/avatar] When I started my DASH Diet challenge two years ago, I had no idea of the transformation that I would experience physically and emotionally, nor of the positive ripple effect of my personal experience. It all began with an innocuous remark – or so I thought. I shared
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[avatar user=”doller” size=”thumbnail” align=”left” link=”https://somoscc.wpengine.com/who-we-are/denisse-oller”]by Denisse Oller[/avatar] With National Nutrition Month kicking off, it’s the perfect time to discuss healthy eating habits, including how to create a meal plan for you and your family that will maximize your health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, most Americans do not eat enough fruits
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[avatar user=”dponieman” size=”thumbnail” align=”left” link=”https://somoscc.wpengine.com/who-we-are/diego-a-ponieman”]by Diego Ponieman M.D., M.P.H.[/avatar] One of the great things about the winter season is the snow, hot chocolate and the fun spent inside with loved ones. However, you have probably also experienced the down side of the colder weather and shorter days. This may cause a bit of seasonal funk,
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[avatar user=”dponieman” size=”thumbnail” align=”left” link=”https://somoscc.wpengine.com/who-we-are/diego-a-ponieman”]by Diego Ponieman M.D., M.P.H.[/avatar] During American Heart Month we at SOMOS want to encourage everyone to adopt healthy heart behaviors in order to prevent heart disease. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease, which affects the blood flow to the heart and
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[avatar user=”doller” size=”thumbnail” align=”left” link=”https://somoscc.wpengine.com/who-we-are/denisse-oller”]by Denisse Oller[/avatar] For those of us who have attempted to lose weight, we all know it takes more than just a desire. Losing weight trying the latest fad diet to see rapid results. Losing weight means making a commitment and having a well-thought-out plan that you can follow. Let’s face
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[avatar user=”doller” size=”thumbnail” align=”left” link=”https://somoscc.wpengine.com/who-we-are/denisse-oller”]by Denisse Oller[/avatar] If you are struggling with your New Year’s resolutions and find yourself slipping back into your old routines, you are not alone. A new year is the perfect time to set goals for your year and then strategize on how to achieve them. Many people fail, however, because
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