By Sharon Adams | Contributor Rainbow Days will host its 27th annual Pot of Gold Luncheon at the Westin Dallas Galleria on Friday, April 19, 2024 to benefit the programs of Rainbow Days. Rainbow Days is thrilled to announce the 2024 Pot of Gold Luncheon Keynote Speaker is Erin Gruwell. Erin Gruwell, a…
By Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News | Contributor Among many teenage girls, hearts are a communications staple. Heart emojis punctuate their texts, heart hands frame their selfies on social media. But rare is the girl who thinks about her heart as the critical organ it is, the epicenter of…
By Debbi Mayster | Contributor “Backyarding” – the act of taking activities typically associated with the indoors outside into the green space around us – will continue taking root in 2024, according to the TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of green space, including our own backyards, community parks,…
Pictured above (l-r) Dr. Michael Landgarten, Steve Brown, Cathy Barker, Eric Goldberg, Deizel Sarte, Julie Liberman, Dr. Heather Esquivel By Elizabeth Lenart | Contributor Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas (JFS) held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 29 for its new JFS Northpoint Health Center, meeting a critical need for…
By Family Features | Contributor Your home’s first big impression is its curb appeal, so if your place is in need of some sprucing up, you may wonder how you can make some updates without breaking the bank. These 10 ideas are easy on budgets, but they can also make…
By Family Features | Contributor Despite a rising number of people searching for the term “sleep” in 2023, nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults report not getting enough of it, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As a foundation for overall well-being, getting quality sleep is key to…
By American Heart Association News Using cannabis – either by smoking, eating or vaping it – may raise the risk for heart attacks and strokes, new research suggests. Survey respondents who said they use cannabis, or marijuana, had a higher risk for cardiovascular problems regardless of whether they used tobacco…
By Family Features | Contributor Heart disease is the nation’s leading cause of death for men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but many people aren’t aware they may be at elevated risk. More than 71 million adults in the United States have high low-density lipoprotein…
By Family Features | Contributor for the American Heart Association In the spirit of Black History Month, you can empower yourself, educate others and elevate your community’s heart health by becoming a CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) champion. Sharing the importance of these life-saving skills can help…