The Importance of Mouth Guards
Football season is over. Time to put the pads away, but not the mouth guard. A local Austin Dentist has reported that he has seen no “tooth” injuries from football in the past 14 years– local flag and tackle football leagues have made it mandatory for all athletes to wear a mouth guard. On the...
Can Running Around Make Kids Smarter?
Can getting kids moving get their brains moving as well? Studies suggest that exercise can in fact make children smarter. The New York Times highlights a few recent studies which prove this very point: Previous studies found that fitter kids generally scored better on such tests. And in this case, too, those children performed better...
Obesity – The Epidemic of America
Disclaimer: This topic is hard to face and address. This article is not for the faint of heart (sic). Obesity is the leading cause of medical problems in our country. 60% of our population is now overweight and 1/2 of those are morbidly obese. The US of A is fat, unlike any other country in...
Halloween Candy Buy Back
Congrats you made it through last night. Then this morning reality hit and you notice how much candy the kids have. Here is a program that the kids can donate their candy to and make a little cash. Enjoy the sugar rush. Dentist James Williams is participating in Halloween Candy Buy Back, a program that...
Happy Halloween From 1379!
Halloween is just around the corner, so we all have one thing on our minds: CANDY, CANDY, CANDY! This year, consider helping your trick-or-treaters make healthier decisions and hand out pre-packaged carrots or apple slices. Or stop in 1379 and pick up some organic Z Bars or twisted fruit. These sweet treats are tasty and...
Sneezing, Coughing, and Blowing Your Nose
Have you ever wondered the proper way to sneeze, cough or blow your nose? It’s 2010 and the rules have changed. Here is the advice delivered via email (or was it tweeted?) from the University of Texas Student Health Center: Cover your mouth with a disposable tissue when you cough or sneeze. Toss used tissues...
Zilker Relays A Huge Success
More than 80 runners kicked off the Austin running season at the 1st annual 1379 kids Relays this past Friday. With a food spread from Taco Deli and live music from rock band Vallejo waiting for them at the finish, runners of all ages grouped in teams of four, each ran a leg of the...
Most Students Failing In Fitness
More than two-thirds of Texas schoolchildren flunked the state’s physical fitness test this year, a troubling trend that doctors worry could get worse with the Legislature loosening the requirements for high school gym class. The bright spot among the newly released state data involves elementary and middle school students, who met the healthy benchmarks at...
Summer Months Are Upon Us
The summer holidays are coming and we’re trying to get ready at the shop with lots of shorts and shirts for your kids to play in when it gets really hot. I want to encourage you to keep your kids active during the summer months even when it does get really hot. Just keep in...
Tuesday Trainer: Thunderstorm Safety
You know when you are at the pool or at a baseball game and the whistle blows – on account of weather? An understandable first reaction is – ugh, I just got here with all of my kids and gear, and I really don’t want to turn around and figure out new plans for the...
Wednesday Workout: Write Down Your Goals In A Journal
We all know how easy it is to start an exercise program or diet, and then get caught up in life. Before long, that diet or fitness goal becomes a distant memory. Writing down your goals and progress greatly increases the clarity and focus you need to see your goals completed. Fitness journals should keep...
Motivational Monday: Healthy And Fit Lifestyle Choices
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit. ~Aristotle As you strive towards living a healthy and fit lifestyle, remember that it doesn’t happen over night. It’s those little choices you make every day that will make you successful. I have been involved in fitness and health for...
