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  • Neighbors Promotes Nutrition With Brighter Bights

    On Thursday, June 12, Neighbors Emergency Center helped out with Brighter Bites program. Through Brighter Bites, underprivileged Houston schoolchildren and their families receive fresh fruits and vegetables courtesy of the Houston Food Bank. Both the children and their parents learn about nutrition through educational programs conducted by the UT School of Public Health so that…
  • A Weekend of Crawfish and Neighbors

    Neighbors Emergency Center Sponsors Pearland Crawfish Festival This year, Neighbors sponsored the annual Pearland Crawfish Festival and contributed to the fun by setting up a tent with various giveaways. The proceeds of the festival benefit the Pearland, Alvin, and Ft. Bend Education Foundations, as well as the Ft. Bend Youth Sports and the Houston Blues…
  • Posture Your Way into Better Health

    A recent survey conducted by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) gathered responses from 1,000 office workers above the age of 18 and concluded that 2 out of 3 office workers have experience physical pain in the last six months from office-related stresses. In a period of 30 days, 62% of participants had lower back pain,…
  • Commitment to Good Health and Addiction Recovery

    Overcoming addiction might feel impossible, but there is always help and support available. In conjunction with Alcohol Awareness Month, here are several steps that might help you or a loved one get back on track to recovery. Commit to Stop Drinking There are consequences to every action in life. Denial is the first step in…
  • When Life Hands You Lemons…

    “The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress is the easiest type of existence.” ––Norman Vincent Peale One of the most difficult challenges in life is the ability to deal with stress in a healthy way. We’ve all faced stress at some point––either at work, school, or within our relationships––and the best way…
  • How to Feed a Picky Eater

    One of the most difficult aspects of being a parent is getting your little ones to enjoy all of the nutrient-rich foods you know they should eat. Even though they might be fussy at first, use these quick and easy steps to get them on the right track to a more nutritious diet: Don’t demand…
  • What’s your Fitness Goal?

    “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”––CS Lewis Do you want to build muscle? Improve flexibility? Have an enriched overall sense of well-being? These activities will help you with your goals in no time: Want to Lose Weight? Try Zumba. This high-intensity cardio workout will help you…
  • Valentine’s Day Smoothie

    If you’re looking for a heart healthy snack or the perfect Valentine’s Day breakfast, try this incredible fruit smoothie! All you need is one cup of plain yogurt, half of a banana, one cup of strawberries (fresh or frozen), and one and a half tablespoons of honey. Use a blender to mix until smooth and…
  • Taking Care of Your Heart Is Not So Hard

    No matter what your age is, taking steps to improve your heart’s health is important at any stage of your life, and it’s not as complicated as you might think. Below are 3 really easy ways to start taking care of your heart: Eat a lot more sushi Or any other dish that contains fish…
  • Healthier Ingredients for Healthier Meals

    Have you been wanting to eat healthier but don’t know where to start? We recommend starting with the basics: cooking with healthier ingredients. We have compiled a list of 5 commonly used ingredients that can be substituted with a healthy counterpart. Butter or sugar can be substituted with applesauce especially when baking because it adds…
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