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
The Secret to Quick, Nutritionist-Approved Meals
Let’s face it, we’re all busy! Sometimes convenience is the name of the game when it comes to meal preparation. Making a home-cooked meal from scratch may be ideal when it comes to putting a
Fit After 40: Guys, Learn How to Get Back to Fitness Basics
What do Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Bartolo Colón and Vince Carter have in common? They’re all top-performing athletes who are in their 40s. They’re not the only ones, either. There are plenty of athletes who
Understanding the Common Cold
Colds may be called common, but when you have one, it’s hardly business as usual. While colds aren’t usually dangerous, they can make even the toughest customer totally miserable. This month we’re taking a look
Robotic Surgery Provides a Minimally Invasive Option for Ovarian Cancer Patients
The term “robotic surgery” can be frightening. There are so many questions surrounding the emerging technology and its efficacy and safety. However, robotic surgery is paving the way for less invasive options when it comes
Helping Kids Navigate Back-to-School Anxiety
Back-to-school time can be alternately exciting, fun and stressful, sometimes from one minute to the next, even in the same child. Although most kids will approach the school year with a few butterflies in their
Your Guide to Guilt-Free Tex-Mex
If you’ve been in Texas for long, you’ve probably worshiped at the shrine of queso on many occasions. You know that the frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas, and you can find the perfect
Why Women Experience Depression Twice as Often as Men
It’s no secret depression is a major issue among Americans, affecting children, teenagers and adults of every age, race and income level. Depression was long seen as something to keep in the dark but has
Helping Women Conquer their Health Fears
Women are capable of amazing things, from giving birth to running marathons and everything in between. When our bodies start to behave differently, don’t cooperate as they used to or show signs of disease, it
Men: How to Cope with Your Top Health Fears
Chances are great that if you ask most men about going to the doctor, they’ll tell you it’s far from the top of their favorite things to do. In fact, the vast majority will tell you