Denton County Healthy Happenings

10/02/2026

Can your taste buds make healthy choices harder? 👅 Learn how to retrain your palate, make healthier swaps, and appreciate the natural flavors of whole foods. 🥕

It might be time for a taste bud reset.

09/30/2026

🦴 Learn 8 ways to support bone health, including eating vegetables, getting enough calcium and vitamin D, strength training and weight-bearing exercise. Plus, learn when a bone density test may be recommended. http://tx.ag/QkoM5bL

From eating more veggies to lifting weights, there’s a lot you can do to improve your bone health. An orthopaedist offers tips.

09/28/2026

🚶 A short walk after a meal can help support blood sugar control and digestion. Learn simple ways to add a post-meal walk after breakfast, lunch, or dinner and make movement part of your daily routine. 🌿

Just finished eating? A short post-meal walk helps support blood sugar, digestion, and daily movement. Learn simple ways to add a quick walk after breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

09/25/2026

🥑 Which cooking oil should you use? Learn how to choose the right oil for searing, sautéing, baking and more, plus why extra-virgin olive oil is a healthy go-to. 🍳

Learn which cooking oils are the healthiest and what you should know to safely include them in your diet.

09/23/2026

❤️ Learn how high cholesterol can contribute to atherosclerosis and why knowing your risk factors, getting screened, and taking action early can help protect your heart. http://tx.ag/sUFFcZJ

Atherosclerosis signs don’t appear until the disease gets worse. But it’s preventable and also very treatable. See how to spot it and reduce heart attack risk.

09/21/2026

🥫 A few pantry staples can go a long way. Learn which affordable ingredients to keep on hand so you can build healthy meals without extra trips to the grocery store. 💚 http://tx.ag/lxIMbCl

A properly-stocked pantry allows you to throw together a nutritious meal without having to make an extra trip to the grocery store. But the advantages don’t end there.

09/18/2026

Small habits can make a difference as you age. 💧 Keep water bottles visible to remind you to hydrate, practice balance while brushing your teeth, and strengthen your thighs with chair stands. Discover 5 tips 🧠 http://tx.ag/xRWqZkx

Aging well starts with a positive mindset. Dr. Stacie Levine of UChicago Medicine's South Shore Senior Center shares simple tips for older adults to stay active, nourished and connected.

09/16/2026

Longevity isn’t just about living longer. It’s about staying healthy, active and connected for more years. ❤️ Explore 5 pillars of longevity and practical ways to strengthen them. http://tx.ag/NZzVkkq

Longevity starts with everyday habits. Learn how movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and social connection can help you live a longer, healthier life....

09/14/2026

September is ! 🧠 What you eat may help protect your brain as well as your heart. Discover foods and eating patterns linked with a lower risk of dementia, including the Mediterranean and MIND diets. 🥗

To protect your brain and blood vessels, exercise, stress management, sleep and social connections all matter. So do the foods you consume.

09/07/2026