--- title: Lone Star Family Health Center News (8) description: News Articles from Lone Star Family Health Center (8) --- [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-blue-red.png?width=558&height=146&name=logo-blue-red.png)](https://www.lonestarfamily.org) - Services - [Family Medicine](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/family-medicine/) - [OB-GYN](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/ob-gyn/) - [Dental](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/dental-care/) - [Behavioral Health](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/behavioral-health/) - Patient Resources - [Community Resource Guide](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/community-resource-guide/) - [Good Faith Estimate](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/good-faith-estimate/) - [Insurance Information](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/insurance-information/) - [Medical Records](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/medical-records/) - [New Patients](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/new-patient-resources/) - [Patient Portal](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/patient-portal) - [Sliding Fee Discount Program](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/sliding-fee/) - Who We Are - [About Us](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/who-we-are/about-us/) - [Careers](https://j.brt.mv/ax.do?refresh=true&portalGK=12151) - [Clinical Team / Providers](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/providers/) - [Leadership Team](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/leadership-team/) - [News & Events](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/news-events/) - [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/notice-of-privacy-practices/) - [Locations](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/locations/) - Services - [Family Medicine](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/family-medicine/) - [OB-GYN](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/ob-gyn/) - [Dental](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/dental-care/) - [Behavioral Health](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/behavioral-health/) - Patient Resources - [Community Resource Guide](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/community-resource-guide/) - [Good Faith Estimate](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/good-faith-estimate/) - [Insurance Information](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/insurance-information/) - [Medical Records](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/medical-records/) - [New Patients](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/new-patient-resources/) - [Patient Portal](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/patient-portal) - [Sliding Fee Discount Program](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/sliding-fee/) - Who We Are - [About Us](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/who-we-are/about-us/) - [Careers](https://j.brt.mv/ax.do?refresh=true&portalGK=12151) - [Clinical Team / Providers](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/providers/) - [Leadership Team](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/leadership-team/) - [News & Events](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/news-events/) - [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/notice-of-privacy-practices/) - [Locations](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/locations/) [Book a Demo](https://www.google.com/) # News Explore topics Published Articles Cancer Basic treatment Eyes Influenza Kids Skincare Stress Asthma Diabetes Flu Home care Mental Health Arthritis Cough Healthy Lifestyle Heart Disease Infants Lungs Men's Health Osteoarthritis Weight Management Autoimmune Disease Breast Cancer Cardiovascular Health Drowning Elderly Care GERD Gallbladder disease Infection Injuries Kidney Osteoporosis Pneumonia Strep Throat Stroke AIDS Aging Alcoholism Bicycle Safety Bladder Blood Clot Blood Donors Colorectal Cancer Covid-19 Dating Violence Delirium Ears Eating Disorders Gastritis HIV Headaches Hurricane Safety Incontinence Insomnia Kidney Stones Lupus Nutrition Shingles Sickle Cell Disease Sleep Sports Physicals Sprains Stomach disease Strains Substance Abuse Suicide Prevention Thyroid Tinnitus UTI Ulcers Urinary Vision Care Weight Loss [![Photo of Dr. Maanasa Chittari](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Chittari.jpg?width=900&name=Chittari.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/managing-holiday-weight-gain-tips-for-a-healthier-season) [Weight Management](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/weight-management) --- ### [Managing Holiday Weight Gain: Tips for A Healthier Season](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/managing-holiday-weight-gain-tips-for-a-healthier-season) The holiday season is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and delicious food. There are multiple factors that cause holiday weight gain, with the most obvious cause including celebrating with indulgent food and drinks. Furthermore, t... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/managing-holiday-weight-gain-tips-for-a-healthier-season) [![Photo of Dr. Shelah Celestin, D.O.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Celestin.jpg?width=500&name=Celestin.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/osteoarthritis-flares-in-the-winter) [Osteoarthritis](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/osteoarthritis) --- ### [Osteoarthritis Flares in the Winter](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/osteoarthritis-flares-in-the-winter) The end of the year is a time celebrated by many as the most wonderful time of the year. However, for people with osteoarthritis (OA), it co... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/osteoarthritis-flares-in-the-winter) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Amir%20Hossain%2c%20D.O..jpg?width=500&name=Amir%20Hossain%2c%20D.O..jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/how-to-avoid-caregiver-burnout) [Home care](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/home-care), [Stress](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/stress) --- ### [How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/how-to-avoid-caregiver-burnout) Caregivers are an important part of the care team for patients with chronic medical conditions and disabilities. They are usually a friend o... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/how-to-avoid-caregiver-burnout) [![Cassidy Miller, D.O.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Cassidy%20Miller%2c%20D.O.-1.jpg?width=500&name=Cassidy%20Miller%2c%20D.O.-1.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-rsv) [Influenza](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/influenza), [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles) --- ### [It’s Beginning To Look A lot Like RSV](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-rsv) When the weather starts to cool and the holiday season starts ramping up we also head into cold and flu season. There are numerous viral ill... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-rsv) [![Hurr Murtaza, D.O.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Hurr%20Murtaza%2c%20D.O.-1.jpg?width=500&name=Hurr%20Murtaza%2c%20D.O.-1.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-holiday-blues-causes-symptoms-and-coping-strategies) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles), [Stress](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/stress) --- ### [Understanding Holiday Blues: Causes, Symptoms, and Coping Strategies](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-holiday-blues-causes-symptoms-and-coping-strategies) We all know the holiday season to be a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for many people, it can also bring about feeling... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/understanding-holiday-blues-causes-symptoms-and-coping-strategies) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Colin.jpg?width=500&name=Colin.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/travel-plans-avoiding-deep-vein-thromosis) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles) --- ### [Travel Plans: Avoiding Deep Vein Thromosis](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/travel-plans-avoiding-deep-vein-thromosis) Just imagine. You’ve just had a long trip during this vacation season to see family. You’ve been seated for 4 hoursstraight. “Owww!” you utt... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/travel-plans-avoiding-deep-vein-thromosis) [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Alexandria%20Lehrmann%2c%20M.D.-1.jpg?width=500&name=Alexandria%20Lehrmann%2c%20M.D.-1.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/happy-healthy-holidays) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles) --- ### [Happy Healthy Holidays!](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/happy-healthy-holidays) It really is getting to be the most wonderful time of the year- and that means friends, family, fun and food! But that doesn’t mean we can’t... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/happy-healthy-holidays) [![Margot Favret, MD](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Margot%20Favret%2c%20M.D_.jpg?width=500&name=Margot%20Favret%2c%20M.D_.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/acne) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles) --- ### [Acne](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/acne) Everyone has probably experienced acne before, but if you find yourself having constant acne, know that you are not alone! Many teenagers an... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/acne) [![Lorenzo Ramirez M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Lorenzo%20Ramirez%20M.D.%20PGY3.jpg?width=500&name=Lorenzo%20Ramirez%20M.D.%20PGY3.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/what-is-a1c-and-why-is-it-important) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles) --- ### [What is A1c and Why is it Important?](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/what-is-a1c-and-why-is-it-important) The A1c test, also known as hemoglobin A1c or HbA1c, is a vital tool for monitoring long-term blood sugar levels. It measures the percentage... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/what-is-a1c-and-why-is-it-important) [![Angela Chen M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Angela%20Chen%20M.D_.jpg?width=500&name=Angela%20Chen%20M.D_.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/ways-you-can-avoid-getting-influenza-this-season) [Influenza](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/influenza), [Flu](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/flu), [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles) --- ### [Ways You Can Avoid Getting Influenza This Season](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/ways-you-can-avoid-getting-influenza-this-season) It’s that time of year again. The weather starting to cool, the leaves start to change, the school year is in full swing, and the holidays a... 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