Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center are committed to providing FC Dallas fans, athletes and families with health and wellness tips for their everyday lives. Through the Facts for Families webpage, explore common topics through a series of short videos and provided blog posts included below.
Podcast: Heart health in young athletes
Heart health is essential for young athletes to stay safe and perform their best. In this episode of Children’s HealthSM Checkup, a pediatric cardiologist covers how to keep their hearts healthy – from preventative tips to warning signs to watch for.
Culinary medicine eConsults feed diet-related needs
New care model developed at UT Southwestern offers low-resource way to dispense nutrition advice.
Fight seasonal allergies in kids
Springtime means more time outdoors – but for young athletes with seasonal allergies, it can also mean sneezing and itchy eyes during practice and games. Learn how to help your child manage allergies so they can stay in the game.
Chronic pain’s link to family ties
UT Southwestern researchers find strained family relationships can increase chances of pain developing and persisting.
Prevent and treat overuse injuries in sports
Here are some helpful tips to keep young athletes healthy, happy and in the game.
Key to treating osteoarthritis: regular exercise
UTSW expert says low-impact exercises such as walking are among the best ways to manage the condition.
How to prepare for sports tryouts
Experts at the Children's Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Performance share five tips to help athletes perform their best at sports tryouts.
New pacemaker is a leap forward for heart patients
UTSW specialists were among the first 2% of physicians worldwide to get training on the dual chamber leadless pacemaker.