by Tricia White | Contributor October is Fentanyl Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the dangers of this deadly drug and to educate parents on how to protect their children. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times…
By Family Features | Contributor For many people, the heart naturally contracts and relaxes to a regular beat. However, those living with atrial fibrillation (AFib) experience a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to further health issues including stroke, heart attack, heart failure or sudden cardiac arrest. In fact, people…
By Sheryl Lilly Pidgeon | Editor-in-Chief The Southwest Jewish Congress (SWJC) will celebrate its 14-year anniversary by recognizing exceptional women, men and young adults at its ‘Texas Sized Event’ on October 3rd at Edison’s in Dallas. The sold-out event will honor 17 leaders from various disciplines and backgrounds who are role…
By Sheryl Lilly Pidgeon | Editor-in-Chief Over 90 Texas chefs will show off their culinary expertise at the 2023 State Fair of Texas by cooking a favorite recipe in front of a live audience four times daily at no cost. From barbeque pit-masters to award-winning executive chefs, foodie fairgoers of…
By Family Features | Contributor All aspects of health are important, but heart health is a crucial component of overall well-being. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans but it doesn’t need to be – lifestyle choices play a key role in heart health and it’s never…
When U.S. Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson announced the remaining members of the U.S. delegation live from the PGA of America in Frisco, all eyes in the sporting world were on him. The next move for savvy golf fans will be to acquire their Ryder Cup gear. The PGA Shop…
The tastiest time of the year is here! The 19th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards was one to be remembered. After tasting all 10 foods and evaluating each time, the all-star panel of judges tallied their scores and made their decisions. Without further ado… the winners are: “BEST TASTE –…
By Family Features | Contribiuitor For many people, traveling is about exploring new cultures, landscapes, cuisines and ideas. However, the cost of the trip is still one of the most important considerations when booking a vacation. In fact, according to a survey conducted by Slickdeals, a one-of-a-kind online community of shoppers…
By Ruth Webber | MyJewishLearning.com This honey cake represents not only tradition and renewal in the New Year, but the endurance of survivors. Holocaust survivor Ruth Webber crafts this dessert with rich ingredients like brandy, almonds and brewed coffee. This decadent honey cake will be your new Rosh Hashanah standard. This…