Winter Olympics–Inspired Workouts Anyone Can Do
An Olympic year is a magical time for any country. The idea of sending your best and brightest athletes to represent your country, maybe mixed with some hopes you may have had as a child
New Year’s Resolution: Mental Wellness
The beginning of a new year brings hope for many, as they anticipate a fresh start and commit to sticking with their New Year’s resolutions, hopefully, a bit longer than in 2018. For others, facing
New Research Correlates Poor Health to Poor Lifetime Earnings
We all know by now that making unhealthy lifestyle choices—like smoking, overeating, drinking too much and leading a sedentary lifestyle—can result in poor health. But a new study says that the resulting poor health can
Seven Health Issues Every Man Should Know About
It’s a proven fact that men are less likely to visit the doctor than women. A recent Centers for Disease Control study finds that women are 33 percent more likely to visit the doctor than
How Finding Your Sense of Purpose in the New Year Can Add Years to Your Life
The inhabitants of Nicoya Peninsula, in Costa Rica, call it “plan de vida.” People that live in Okinawa, Japan, call it “Ikigai.” But in both languages, the premise is the same—it’s the reason you wake
Five Common Winter Illnesses and How to Fight Them
Folks to our north may laugh and shake their heads when North Texans dust off our heavy coats once temperatures drop below 60 degrees, but despite mild winters, we still experience an uptick in illnesses
Grand Prairie-Born Celebrity Highlights Importance of Living Donation
When news broke that Grand Prairie-born celebrity Selena Gomez had undergone a kidney transplant earlier this year, many people were shocked since she had managed to keep it a secret for months. Something Gomez is
How to Gear Up for the Holiday Season by Downshifting
The shopping. The entertaining. The activities. In a season of giving, many have found that the person they forget to include most often is themselves. But more and more people are seeing the value in
20 Ho-Ho-Healthy Gifts to Give This Holiday Season
If you haven’t started thinking about your holiday gift list yet, time is ticking away! Try something new this year by showing your thoughtfulness AND helping your gift recipients jumpstart their New Year’s resolutions by
Ten Foods That Could Improve Your Health and Longevity
In the early 2000s, scientists discovered that inhabitants of five “longevity hotspots” in the world were up to 10 times more likely to live to the age of 100 than people in other regions, including