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Join us in wishing the Texas A&M School of Public Health a loud, proud 25th anniversary! 🥳
The school opened its doors in 1998 to an inaugural class of two dozen students. Today, it trains the fifth-largest student body of public health professionals in the nation. The school’s impact on the health of Texans and the nation is immense. Congrats and Gig ‘em to everyone behind the school’s incredible successes! 🎉
#TAMUHealth #PublicHealth #AggieHealthProfessionals
Thank you for being a part of our Aggie family! Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday full of fun, food and festivities. 🦃 🍁 🥧
Will a post-meal nap be in order after your Thanksgiving feast tomorrow? We’ve often wondered whether it was the turkey that makes us so sleepy on Thanksgiving Day, and an expert from @tamunursing explains the myth.
Even though your turkey has L-tryptophan, an amino acid, a protein building block, and a precursor to the sleep hormone melatonin, Matt Hoffman, FNP, says the real culprit is usually the overwhelming carbohydrate intake.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, carbohydrate-heavy meals make L-tryptophan more available to the brain, which then leads to the process of creating melatonin and making us drowsy.
Other factors are also involved, such as alcohol consumption and feeling relaxed around loved ones. Some tips for a healthier approach to Thanksgiving are at the link in our bio!
On this #NationalRuralHealthDay, join us in celebrating the birthday of the Rural and Community Health Institute (RCHI)! 🎉 For 20 years, the institute has been supporting health professionals and facilities in rural areas across the nation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to the people who rely on them.
Exciting news: RCHI, the School of Medicine (@tamumedicine) and the School of Nursing (@tamunursing) have secured state funding to enhance programming for rural health care in Texas. The new initiative entails workforce development, K-12 pathway education, alternative care models, and comprehensive technical assistance. The programs are designed to address the needs and challenges of rural health care, such as limited resources, a smaller workforce and financial viability. Stay tuned for more info on this in the coming weeks!
Lupita Ovalle had no energy, slept too much and had sore knees from carrying around extra weight. When she was diagnosed with diabetes in 2021, she joined the Diabetes Education Program offered through Texas A&M Healthy South Texas in McAllen. Now, Lupita says she is at the right weight, has lowered her blood sugar and cholesterol levels and has more energy than she had several years ago.
"Now I’m making better food choices and am more active than ever,” she said. “I take yoga classes, do stretching exercises and enjoy water aerobics. In the program, I learned how important exercise is in diabetes management, and now I exercise several times a week.”
Read more about the program and Lupita`s successes at tx.ag/HSTNDM (link in our bio).
#NationalDiabetesMonth
Today and every day, we stand with gratitude for the bravery and dedication of our veterans and their families. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made each day to keep our country safe and secure. Happy #VeteransDay! 🇺🇸
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A news publication of Texas A&M Health, Vital Record offers insight on the latest in health, medicine and scientific discovery from experts across our five schools and numerous centers and institutes.
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