Chi Omega Christmas Market Chairs Nancy Woodall, Debbie Lang, and Karen Hunt By Anna Clare Payne | Contributor The 47th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market proved to be a tremendous success, where it welcomed more than 10,000 shoppers for the annual event, held this year at Dallas Market Hall. As a result, the Dallas-area…
By Family Features | Contributor In the U.S., 1 in 3 adults is at risk for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and excess body weight. This cluster of conditions, called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, is an example of how problems…
Help your child avoid health issues and grow into a happy adult by being a supportive parent By David Clarke, MD | Contributor As parents, we want our children to succeed, and part of that is noticing ways they can improve their habits and outcomes. However, particularly for adolescents, parental…
By Sandi Schwartz | Contributor All of us have seen what happens to our kids if they skip a nap or go to bed too late (can we say cranky monster on the loose?!). But did you know that sleep deprivation can also make them more anxious? Sleep plays a…
By Adam Russell | Contributor Winter weather with sub-freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on your pets, plants and homes. Here are some tips from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts on how to protect your plants, pipes and pets from the cold. The AgriLife Extension Disaster Education Network also has multiple resources for Texans…
By Christa Melnyk Hines | Contributor Want to bring more joy into your home this year? Try shifting your mindset. Not only can adopting a more optimistic attitude create a happier life, you’ll influence how well your kids respond to life’s daily challenges too. “Children watch their parents. They pick…
Compiled by GLF Editorial Team The annual King Holiday Observance is a time that to celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Center leads the charge to provide education and training in Nonviolence365; while serving as the vital living memorial…
By Richard Mover | Contributor Courage is not inherently a given. It must be summoned, it’s a choice. Its arrival is manifested through will, internal strength, and the decisiveness and follow through necessary to act. The only secure pathway to that “X Factor” within each of us is through the…
By Family Features | Contributor More than 4.2 million Americans live with glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss in the nation. Although there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection and treatment can stop this condition in its tracks. “Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness…