In addition to the popular holidays in October and November — Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, and Thanksgiving — there is a lesser known one: National Hiking Day. This holiday serves as a reminder to get out for some fresh air during the season that makes it so easy to sink into the couch. Hiking [...]
Fall is officially here! As the leaves start to change, it reminds us of drinking hot cocoa, corn mazes, sitting by the fire, and above all, football season. Although most of us won’t be able to catch a game from the bleachers this year, we can still enjoy game day from home. We’ve compiled a [...]
Ever notice that your back pain comes back as the cold weather starts creeping in? No, it’s not just your imagination. Cold weather is proven to increase the risk of muscle strains and tears. The drop in temperature might also seem to be accompanied by an uptick in migraines and arthritic pains. Let’s take a [...]
If you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, one of the best ways to get there is to avoid eating out on a regular basis. Why? When you eat at a restaurant, there’s no telling what's in the food or if the meals were prepared safely and/or properly. You won’t have to ask yourself: “What [...]
Ever notice that your allergies start acting up as summer ends? Congestion, sinus pain, watery eyes, fatigue and itchy throat start creeping back as fall sets in. If you think your allergies get worse in the fall, it's not just your imagination. Keep reading for a look into why this is so common as the [...]
The month of October shines light on many different health conditions: breast cancer, Down syndrome, SIDS, and the importance of healthy lungs. Although all are worthy of awareness, lung health is especially important this year as we continue to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has continually warned that the [...]
Craft coffee is the new ‘hot’ trend, but there’s another hot beverage that you should be drinking more of: tea. Because the weather is beginning to get cold for the fall, or for us Texans, slowly starting to get cold, we'll take a look at how this hot drink is good for you. Tea isn't [...]
Your skin deserves some extra tender loving care, especially when it's covered in a CDC-recommended mask (not to be confused with the face mask pictured above) on a daily basis. Most people know about aloe vera's healing and anti-aging benefits, but a few other plants help promote healthy skin, they just aren’t as well known. [...]
Autumn is here! It’s the season filled with Halloween candy, s’mores, pumpkin spice lattes, apple pies, and hot cocoa. But let’s not forget to include all the stuff that’s good for our bodies—fruits and veggies. According to the USDA, Americans are consuming more vegetables and fruit than in 1970, but most of us are still [...]
It’s wonderful that more people are staying active through sports and other vigorous activities like running 26-mile marathons. But overactivity or a misstep can easily lead to muscle injuries. If you’re feeling unusual muscle pain and think you may have a torn muscle, what can you do to treat it? What Does it Mean to [...]
