By The American Heart Association What do your blood pressure numbers mean? The only way to know if you have high blood pressure (HBP, or hypertension) is to have your blood pressure tested. Understanding your results is key to controlling high blood pressure. Healthy and unhealthy blood pressure ranges Learn what’s considered…
By Rebecca Mannis, Ph.D. | Contributor College admissions in the age of COVID has created new opportunities for many students. One significant trend is that students are gaining acceptance for mid-year transfer (or for traditional fall entry) to select universities, public institutions and even Ivy League schools that were “out…
In between work and caring for our kids, our aging parents, and our community, many ‘Sandwich Generation’ parents fail to take care of themselves. In this episode, Deborah Dobbs, Executive Director of The Counseling Place, shares eye-opening insights on how parents can carve out time for themselves and become better parents…
By The American Heart Association This restaurant favorite can be mastered at home—with even more flavor, less sodium, and a lot less calories with zucchini subbing for regular noodles. Servings: 6 | Serving Size: 1 1/3 cups Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini 1 1/2 pound skinless, boneless, thinly sliced chicken breast (cut into 1-inch strips)…
By Steve Longo | Contributor To say the least, 2020 was certainly “different,” and we are hopeful that 2021 can present a much-improved atmosphere for interpersonal communication. Over the past 10 months we witnessed ZOOM (and others like it) replace good old-fashioned face-to-face communication. More and more of our Student-Clients…
By Linda Leavell | Contributor College admissions have become increasingly competitive, and kids get only one opportunity to make a case for themselves in their own words to the people considering their application: the essay or personal statement. Admission to Texas’ two flagship public universities is particularly tough. Students in…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor Friendships between teens can be fickle: one day they’re the best of friends; the next day one of them gives the other the cold shoulder. It’s hard when a former friend disappears from your life. How can parents help their teens through friendship breakups?…
By Mona Allen, Director of Philanthropic Development | Contributor Since 1991 Southwest Community Foundation and its affiliates have awarded almost $2.4 million in college scholarships, helping over 800 students attain degrees. Many of the students have become leaders in their field and some even give back by returning to serve…
By The American Heart Association A garnish of avocado bits, thinly sliced red bell pepper, and crisp tortilla strips adds texture and color to this popular soup. Servings: 4 | Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (all visible fat discarded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes) 2 cups frozen whole…