• What To Do When Kids Come Home ‘Hangry’

    NAPS Good news for many parents who wonder what to do when the kids come home from school ravenous and dinner is hours away: According to the experts at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), it’s perfectly fine to let them have a snack when hunger strikes between meals....
  • 4-H fomenta liderazgo juvenil con un programa bilingüe

    Norma De la Vega Universidad de California Melina Granados de 6 años de edad, aprendió, durante un curso de verano que hablar en público puede ser intimidante pero también muy emocionante.  “Hola mi nombre es Melina Granados y soy la vicepresidente de 4-H y en este club he aprendido...
  • How To Help Your Teen Eat More Fruits And Vegetables

    NAPS Although childhood obesity rates have leveled off, obesity rates for teens have doubled in recent years—but you can protect them. Today, one in every five teens ages 12 to 19 is obese. Obesity in the early stages of life is more likely to follow into adulthood. But it...
  • Top Tips for Healthy Hydration

    BPT This summer, most of the United States experienced a heat wave that kept many people indoors or in the shade. Very high temperatures, especially for a prolonged period of time, can be extremely dangerous — and not just for the elderly or other vulnerable individuals. Participating in any...
  • A four-point plan for joint health

    BPT Whether it’s a brand-new Bentley or a classic 1970 Mustang, most people have a car they dream about. If they’re lucky enough to own it someday, you better believe they’re going to take care of it. Regular maintenance is an essential part of keeping a vehicle in tip-top...
  • Board Approves Support for Roots Community Health Center

    Office of Dave Cortese A new health center focused on the needs of African Americans received $350,000 from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, to cover construction and other initial costs of launching the project. The Board voted unanimously to support the Roots...
  • Start the talk early: Tips on Kids & Alcohol

    NAPSI Talking to your kids about alcohol may feel like a daunting task, but doing so can help prevent future health challenges and risks. It’s important to broach the topic early: Many kids have their first drink as young as 9 years old, and 50 percent of 15-year-olds have...
  • Health & Fun at the Flea Market

    Arturo Hilario El Observador On Saturday August 13 the Berryessa Flea Market will include a health fair aimed at entertainment and information for families. For the past few years Jesse De La Cruz of the American Diabetes Association has collaborated with the Flea Market to expand the health knowledge...
  • Key Votes on Surprise Medical Bills & Drug Prices

    Suzanne Potter California News Service SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Several bills aimed at protecting health-care consumers face do-or-die votes this week in Sacramento. On August 10th the State Assembly Appropriations Committee heard Senate Bill 1010, which would force drug companies to justify significant prescription-drug price hikes and give notice of...
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