It’s no secret that Texas summers can be extremely hot and humid, making it a less-than-ideal time for doing a lot outdoors, especially preseason practices. Despite the heat, many athletes, spirit squads and marching bands
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
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
If a magician could give women a pill to almost guarantee the prevention of some serious birth defects during pregnancy, we’d be crazy not to line up with palms outstretched. Fortunately, this pill exists and
Age, as the saying goes, may be nothing but a number, but it is an important number. And as we get older, men and women alike may find themselves reckoning with obstacles they haven’t encountered
If your friends or family are fans of sharing the latest diet fad, you might be familiar with the grapefruit diet that claims to help you shed up to a pound a day. But is
Young female athletes who don’t adequately replace the calories they burn during workouts, meets and games risk developing a collection of conditions that can have significant health consequences. Disordered eating, irregular menstruation and bone weakening
According to the World Heart Federation, those who live in the developed world have a 73 percent greater chance of having a new major cardiac event than those who live in the undeveloped world. Why?
Fitting a quick lunch-hour workout into your daily schedule can relieve stress, make you a more productive employee and set the tone for a successful afternoon at the office. According to Mike Lofland, director of
One-third of American children are considered overweight or obese, according to the American Heart Association. Promoting healthful eating at a young age can help bring the obesity epidemic under control. Good nutrition in youth sets
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