Healthy South Texas - Jim Wells County

01/26/2026

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Are liquid calories sneaking into your day? 🥤😮 See which everyday drinks pack as many or more calories than soda. http://tx.ag/cuoC5Er

Cutting out soda to lose weight? Find out from WebMD's slideshow other drinks that have just as many calories.

01/22/2026

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Helping your child reach a healthy weight is about more than food ⚽🥕 Support healthy habits, encourage activity, get enough sleep, and model positive behaviors to set them on a path for lifelong health. Mayo Clinic Health System

Baby fat doesn't melt away as kids grow. Address a child's weight now to protect their health and ingrain healthy habits.

12/16/2025

Boost your brain power with these 6 pillars 🧠 Exercise increases neurotransmitters & growth factors, learning challenges build new cells, sleep repairs brain tissue, social connection strengthens mental function... Read more: http://tx.ag/UnnD6be

Paying attention to the “Six Pillars of Brain Health” can help keep your mind sharp and guard against dementia and other cognitive disorders. Here’s how to do it.

12/16/2025

Tired of hearing “There’s nothing to eat”? 🍽️ This holiday season, help your teen build confidence and independence in the kitchen! Stock up on these 7 teen-friendly staples for easy, healthy meals. 🥚🍞🍅 http://tx.ag/jAivmrf

Teens who can prepare their own meals eat healthier and learn responsibility for their food choices. To help your teen get cooking, stock your kitchen with these easy-to-prepare staples.

12/08/2025

12/01/2025

🎄Enjoy the holidays without the weight gain! Try these tips:
• Move a little more
• Don’t go to parties hungry
• Fill up on fruits & veggies
• Treat yourself in moderation
• Focus on friends, not food

Get more healthy holiday tips
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Research show that most adults gain some sort of weight over the holidays. But don’t despair — this year can be different! A dietitian offers some great advice for enjoying the holidays without adding on the pounds.

11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Get your steps in with this fun, 30-minute, knee-friendly, 2-mile walk! All ages welcome. Low-impact moves, music-paced, & easy to follow. You might even hit 3,000 steps while boosting your heart rate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRWKYOhcWWU

Thank you for joining me for this 2 mile walk! All exercises are knee friendly, easy to follow and low impact. This workout is appropriate for all ages to ge...

11/17/2025

Hey Jim Wells County, tomorrow's the day! Come out and visit with us. See y'all at the Fairgrounds starting at 1pm! 😃🌻

11/10/2025

Cold and flu season is here! 🦠 As fall and winter bring more germs, strong hand-washing matters more than ever. Scrub with warm water for 20 seconds and wash after sneezing, eating, or being in public. Get tips to stay healthy

Help your kids clean up their hand-washing skills before school starts this fall. Here are some tips and a coloring sheet to get them motivated.

11/07/2025

Maintain, No Gain program going on at Centro de Provecho Center in San Diego. Our goal is to improve the health of Texans during the holiday season. Identifying healthy goals, striving to eat healthier, and keeping active is key to longevity. 💪🥰🥦🍎

11/07/2025

Cooking Well with Friends and 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's programs held at the Housing Authority of Alice Highrise Apartments and Community Room. Just a couple of programs we offer at Healthy South Texas. Stop by the office to learn more! 🌻

11/07/2025

It's still not too late to join. Our next class is November 14th, here at the library, 10 AM! Hope to see y'all there!! 😊