Teenage athletes have often been honing their skills since grade school—which is why the parents of seemingly healthy athletes may be surprised to hear their doctor recommend a cardiac screening as part of the process
North Texans know just how hot the summer heat can be. If you’re taking your workout outside, be sure to take precautions when temperatures are high! See additional posts below for information on exercising safely
Texas Health Neighborhood Care and Wellness Willow Park is helping kids and teens take charge of their health and well-being. Fitness and nutrition staff have collaborated to develop the Healthy Lifestyles program, an eight-week course
At 140 calories a can—almost all of which come from sugar—we know soda might not be the best option to reach for when we’re thirsty, but diet soda can’t be bad, right? After all, they’ve
After an hour of yard work, you run inside for a drink and grab that bottle of flavored water. After all, you keep hearing that keeping hydrated during the summer is important—and water is the
Summer is in full swing all across North Texas, ushering in backyard barbecues, afternoons at the pool and every kind of camp under the sun. While it might be tempting for kids (and their parents)
Hiking and walking are a great form of exercise—whether you’re just embarking on improving your exercise routine or want to mix in something new. Hiking can burn 400-700 calories per hour and is easier on
Gardening is Mary Lassiter’s stress reliever, and the rewards are many, the Dallas gardener says. “I started gardening last year because life in Dallas was beginning to stress me out,” she says. “When I put
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with heart disease or has suffered a heart attack recently, your health problems can be scary, worrisome and even confusing. But with effort, experts say that
Constance Kilgore is a true believer in the Dr. Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease.™ “This program has saved my life,” the 71-year-old geriatric care manager and social worker says. Kilgore was born in Massachusetts,
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