Health

Best Budget Fitness Classes In Houston

These great Houston fitness classes will fit your budget, no matter how small.

6 hours ago

6 Ways To Exercise Outdoors

Get off the couch and get outside this summer.

2013/04/14

Best Kettlebell Workouts in Houston

Kettlebell workouts are all the rage across the United States. Traditional workouts involving the use of dumbbells have been replaced by this new form of exercise that utilizes a ball shaped weight with a handle. The rounded handle is easier to grip than a typical weight, and the ball-shaped weight makes for a more complete workout that targets more muscle groups than traditional barbells and dumbbells. Here are some of the best places in Houston for kettlebell workouts.

2013/04/13

Beauty And Wellness Wednesdays: Glowing Skin During Winter Months

It’s a fact. The winter months can be absolutely brutal on our skin. From dry patches on our elbows to our hair being itchy, winter requires that more moisture be placed into our skin to ensure its health and elasticity.

2013/01/30

How To Floss Properly

See simple instructions for effective flossing.

2013/01/25

Beauty And Wellness Wednesdays: Staying Healthy During Flu Season

During flu season, we all work hard to maintain our health and keep the flu at bay. The staggering numbers of flu cases provide little comfort in our quest to stay flu-free.

2013/01/22

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‘Obamacare’ Leaves Fewer Health Care Options For Illegal Immigrants

For years, Sonia Limas would drag her daughters to the emergency room whenever they fell sick. As an illegal immigrant, she had no health insurance, and the only place she knew to seek treatment was the hospital — the most expensive setting for those covering the cost.

2012/12/14

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Study: Compound In Beer Could Help Fight Viruses

Texas residents who indulged in Dallas Beer Week last month may have felt under the weather the next day. However, according to a new study, beer drinkers in Texas – and beyond – may be feeling fine throughout the winter months, despite many being prone to bouts of cold and flu.

2012/12/12

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Study Questions Existence Of PMS

New research suggests that the phenomenon of premenstrual syndrome, known more commonly as PMS, may not occur the way many have thought over the years.