{"id":7236,"date":"2024-09-16T11:51:55","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T17:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/?p=7236"},"modified":"2024-09-16T11:59:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T17:59:02","slug":"health-tips-for-vaqueros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/16\/health-tips-for-vaqueros\/","title":{"rendered":"Health tips for Vaqueros"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-1-1024x768.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-1-1024x768.gif 1024w, https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-1-300x225.gif 300w, https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-1-768x576.gif 768w, https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-1-1536x1152.gif 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The UT Health RGV clinic located at 613 North Sugar Road in Edinburg.<br>Celeste Cruz\/Vaquero Radio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/utrgvradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Health-Tips.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Having great health is an important factor for academic success, according to a UTRGV School of Medicine associate professor who offered wellness advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Cristel Escalona, an assistant professor of Pediatrics for the Division of Women\u2019s and Children\u2019s Health and a board-certified pediatrician at UT Health RGV, provided information on ways people can prevent getting ill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cThe best way to prevent getting sick is good hand-washing,\u201d Escalona said. \u201cPeople always forget to wash their hands.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She also mentioned the types of supplements people can take in order to have a strong immune system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cI take probiotics, I really like them,\u201d Escalona said. \u201cI think it keeps my immune system strong and it&#8217;s helpful, you know, for digestive issues as well. Multi vitamins are also nice. People should consider [taking them], especially \u2026 if you don\u2019t eat, like, a really well-rounded diet.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She also advised people to improve their diet routine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cJust make sure that like half of what\u2019s on your plate belongs to a plant, whether in the form of a salad or broccoli, that you\u2019re just getting it in there,\u201d Escalona said. \u201cBecause overall, over time, you\u2019ll be a better and healthier human. Most of the illnesses that you develop, when you\u2019re old like me, are driven by the choices of what it is that you ate.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She also recommended Tylenol or ibuprofen when people have the flu or a fever.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cIf you\u2019re sick make sure that you stay nice and hydrated,\u201d Escalona said. \u201cSo, if it\u2019s just simple water, that\u2019s fine. If you want to be fancy \u2026 buy one of those liquid IV powders. If you have vomiting and you can\u2019t hold anything down, you should go to the clinic.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Escalona said it is essential to exercise at least five times a week in order to have better health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cIt\u2019s good for your mental health,\u201d she said. \u201cIt dissipates anxiety, and it does make you healthier overall. It makes your immune system stronger because your entire body is healthy and, so, it kinda promotes health.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She suggested going to the Student Health Center for a checkup at least once a year and keeping up to date with vaccinations. In case of fever or another illness, students can visit the Student Health Center. The clinic also has a pharmacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cJust so that you guys know, you pay for student health,\u201d Escalona said. \u201cIf you\u2019re an enrolled student, even, like, part time, I think they have access to the clinic. You can see the doctors there 800 times, whatever. There\u2019s no cost because you pay, like, a flat fee. 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