Get to Know Your Birth Control Options
Birth control has come a long way since 1960 when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA approved “the pill” to provide a more practical and effective alternative to the contraceptives used at the time. Since
Six Healthy Holiday Eating Strategies
The holidays can be a real test of willpower for those who are struggling with their weight. And nothing can hijack this season of joy like worrying about overindulging. The good news is there are
Five Things You Should Know Before Taking a Collagen Supplement
Walk into your favorite grocery, drug or specialty health care store these days and you’ll find a variety of collagen supplement products ranging from skin cream to pills, powders and even additives to foods. You
Diabetes Burnout: What It Is and How to Handle It
Some things many of us do daily for self-care may eventually become automatic, like preparing healthy meals, taking our vitamins and so on. But what happens when the list of things a person needs to
How to Maintain Your Health and Fitness This Winter
Now that winter is here, the days are shorter and North Texas temperatures have finally dropped. It’s often difficult to make yourself hit the gym or go for a run if it’s already dark when
Hearty and Healthy Winter Meals
Winter officially starts this month, and if you’re like most people, the cooler temps usher in a craving for rich comfort foods. Before the frigid temperatures drive you to the pantry for a snack or
Fit After 40: How to Fight Stubborn Belly Fat
One of the realities of life is that as we age our body goes through many changes. One of those changes that can occur is the accumulation of the dreaded “belly fat.” It may start
Movember Reminds Us to Keep Men’s Health at Top-of-Mind Year-round
Although “Movember” may sound a bit funny, the reasoning behind the event is no laughing matter. Movember is an annual event celebrated during the month of November in which men are encouraged to grow out
Fit After 40: How Men Can Improve their Flexibility as they Age
With everything life throws us, staying physically active as we age seems to get increasingly difficult to work into our schedule. After all, following a hard week’s work, the couch and a cool refreshment sound
How Stress Impacts Your Heart Health
A little stress in our lives serves to keep us on our toes, but too much can lead to health problems, interrupted sleep, emotional issues and poor decision-making. And while it’s difficult to measure something