By The Arthritis Foundation What’s not to like about walking? It’s free. It’s easy to do, and it’s easy on the joints. And there’s no question that walking is good for you. A University of Tennessee study found that women who walked had less body fat than those who didn’t…
By Alicia Wanek You may remember the book Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. Published originally in 1992, the premise of the book was based on the idea that certain fundamental psychological differences between men and women were analogous to being from two different planets, and understanding those…
By Dr. Lise Deguire | Contributor As we officially enter into the holiday season, anxiety hangs in the air, with so many worries. There is the obvious anxiety about our health and the health of our loved ones. Can we drive to see our aging parents? Can our adult children…
By Vanessa Sink | Contributor Grills firing up; silverware against a plate; and the familiar clink as glasses connect over the laughter of friends together again, these are the rhythms and rituals of dining out that the National Restaurant Association is highlighting in its new multimedia Restaurant Revival campaign. The national ad taps…
By Natalie Marciniak, Durisan Communications Specialist | Contributor Your immune system is significantly impacted by your level of stress, attitude, mood and emotional state. When you’re optimistic and happy, your immune system functions properly. But constant exposure to stress hormones does not do a body good. Everyone has stress; it’s…
2020 State Fair of Texas Canceled Due to COVID-19 Concerns July 7, 2020 – DALLAS – After extensive consideration of the current landscape related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the health and safety of all fairgoers, staff, business partners, and overall community, the State Fair of Texas Board of Directors…
By Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDN for Taylor Hooton Foundation | Contributor When I hear the term “Boost Your Immune System” used by supplement makers, I typically cringe as this is a marketing tool to get you to buy their products. Research has demonstrated there’s nothing we can eat or…
Q & A with Mehmet Oz, M.D. and Mike Roizen, M.D. Q: Being stuck at home has sapped my energy. I feel so lethargic. What can I do to get charged up again? A: It may seem ironic, but the more activity you do the less fatigued you’ll feel —…
By Beka Mullins, M.A., LPC InternSupervised by Jed Harris, M.S., NCC, LPC Supervisor The psycho-social impact of the response to this virus might be greater than the virus itself. The disruption to our routine and way of life, the uncertainty and loss of control, and of course the economic strain will…