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Health Helix, Dallas, Dallas, TX (2026)

02/21/2026

You Don’t Have to Fix Everything at Once

Sometimes we think getting healthy means changing everything overnight — new diet, new routine, waking up at 5AM, gym every day. And when we can’t keep it up, we feel like we failed.

But real life doesn’t work like that. Some weeks are busy. Some days are messy. Some nights you’re just too tired. Health isn’t built in extreme moments — it’s built in ordinary ones. Choosing water over soda. Going to bed 30 minutes earlier. Taking a short walk when your head feels full.

You don’t need a perfect reset. You just need one small decision today that feels better than yesterday. That’s enough.

02/03/2026

Follow traffic laws
Road crashes claim over one million lives around the world and millions more are injured. Road traffic injuries are preventable through a variety of measures implemented by the government such as strong legislation and enforcement, safer infrastructure and vehicle standards, and improved post-crash care. You yourself can also prevent road crashes by ensuring that you follow traffic laws such as using the seatbelt for adults and child restraint for your kids, wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle or bicycle, not drinking and driving, and not using your mobile phone while driving.

01/18/2026

Some Days You’re Doing Your Best, Even If It Doesn’t Look Like It

Not every healthy day looks the same. Some days you eat well, move your body, feel motivated. Other days you just get through work, come home tired, and sit quietly doing nothing — and that’s still okay.

Health isn’t about being perfect every day. It’s about showing up in whatever way you can. Drinking water when you remember. Taking a short walk when your head feels heavy. Choosing rest when your body asks for it.

Progress doesn’t always look active. Sometimes it looks like patience. And sometimes, just surviving the day is enough.

01/01/2026

Check your blood pressure regularly
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is called a “silent killer”. This is because many people who have hypertension may not be aware of the problem as it may not have any symptoms. If left uncontrolled, hypertension can lead to heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. Have your blood pressure checked regularly by a health worker so you know your numbers. If your blood pressure is high, get the advice of a health worker. This is vital in the prevention and control of hypertension.

12/23/2025

Be active
Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. This includes exercise and activities undertaken while working, playing, carrying out household chores, travelling, and engaging in recreational pursuits. The amount of physical activity you need depends on your age group but adults aged 18-64 years should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity throughout the week. Increase moderate-intensity physical activity to 300 minutes per week for additional health benefits.

12/06/2025

🌿 Your Body Notices the Little Things You Ignore

It’s funny how we push through days feeling “a little off” — a small headache, low energy, tight shoulders, or that tired feeling you can’t explain. We call it “normal,” but your body is quietly trying to talk to you.

Sometimes it’s not a big health problem… it’s just your body asking for something simple: a glass of water, five minutes of fresh air, a real meal instead of snacks, or just a moment to breathe without rushing.

Taking care of yourself doesn’t always mean changing your whole lifestyle. Sometimes it’s just paying attention. Your body whispers before it ever screams — and listening early makes all the difference.

11/23/2025

Don’t smoke
Smoking to***co causes NCDs such as lung disease, heart disease and stroke. To***co kills not only the direct smokers but even non-smokers through second-hand exposure.
If you are currently a smoker, it’s not too late to quit. Once you do, you will experience immediate and long-term health benefits. If you are not a smoker, that’s great! Do not start smoking and fight for your right to breathe to***co-smoke-free air.

11/06/2025

Eat a healthy diet
Eat a combination of different foods, including fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains. Adults should eat at least five portions (400g) of fruit and vegetables per day. You can improve your intake of fruits and vegetables by always including veggies in your meal; eating fresh fruit and vegetables as snacks; eating a variety of fruits and vegetables; and eating them in season. By eating healthy, you will reduce your risk of malnutrition and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer.

10/24/2025

🍎 Small Habits, Big Health Changes

Good health isn’t built in a day — it’s built in moments. The little things you do daily add up far more than any big effort done once in a while. A 10-minute walk after meals, choosing fruit instead of sugary snacks, drinking water before coffee, or stretching before bed — these tiny actions slowly rewire your body and mind toward wellness.

You don’t have to overhaul your lifestyle overnight. Just stay consistent with one small, healthy choice each day. Over time, those choices become your routine, and your routine becomes your health.

10/06/2025

Reduce intake of harmful fats
Fats consumed should be less than 30% of your total energy intake. This will help prevent unhealthy weight gain and NCDs. There are different types of fats, but unsaturated fats are preferable over saturated fats and trans-fats. WHO recommends reducing saturated fats to less than 10% of total energy intake; reducing trans-fats to less than 1% of total energy intake; and replacing both saturated fats and trans-fats with unsaturated fats.
The preferable unsaturated fats are found in fish, avocado and nuts, and in sunflower, soybean, canola and olive oils; saturated fats are found in fatty meat, butter, palm and coconut oil, cream, cheese, ghee and lard; and trans-fats are found in baked and fried foods, and pre-packaged snacks and foods, such as frozen pizza, cookies, biscuits, and cooking oils and spreads.

09/22/2025

Consume less salt and sugar
Reduce your salt intake to 5g per day, equivalent to about one teaspoon. It’s easier to do this by limiting the amount of salt, soy sauce, fish sauce and other high-sodium condiments when preparing meals; removing salt, seasonings and condiments from your meal table; avoiding salty snacks; and choosing low-sodium products.
On the other hand, consuming excessive amounts of sugars increases the risk of tooth decay and unhealthy weight gain. In both adults and children, the intake of free sugars should be reduced. WHO recommends consuming less than 5% of total energy intake for additional health benefits. You can reduce your sugar intake by limiting the consumption of sugary snacks, candies and sugar-sweetened beverages.

08/30/2025

🌿 Stress: The Hidden Weight on Your Body

Stress isn’t just in your mind — it leaves fingerprints all over your health. When your body stays in “fight or flight” mode for too long, your heart works harder, your digestion slows down, your sleep gets disturbed, and your immune system weakens. That constant tension can even show up as headaches, fatigue, or muscle pain.

Learning to manage stress is not about avoiding life’s challenges but about giving your body space to recover. Deep breathing, walks in nature, journaling, or even a few quiet moments without screens can calm your system. Your health depends on how well you release the weight you can’t see.

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