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June 30, 2019
Swim Workout at the YMCA According to the Centers for Disease Control, an average person can burn 250 calories by swimming laps for 30 minutes at a moderate pace, and more than 800 calories...
June 30, 2019
The NEUBIE, EMSCULPT, Cryoslimming and Fitbit PurePulse. These new technologies aren’t household names…yet. These are some of the newest and most innovative devices that shape how we heal, tone and discover our physical bodies....
June 30, 2019
A final stretch of a 10K, a triathlon or any long distance race is physically and emotionally taxing on an individual. What keeps that drive going and pushes someone to reach the finish line...
June 30, 2019
Try these chicken and edamame dumplings with sautéed Asian greens at home for a healthier and more wallet-friendly alternative to your favorite Asian restaurant. Ingredients For Dumplings: 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, roughly...
June 30, 2019
Chronic inflammation has become an issue in our American culture. Between convenient processed foods, a sedentary lifestyle and high stress, it’s no wonder we’re dealing with heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver disease and cancers....
June 30, 2019
Austin is a fitness-minded city. Most Austinites understand the benefits of working out — weight loss, increased energy, lower blood pressure and functional improvement in the heart and brain. Other benefits include better mood,...
June 30, 2019
Adam Holt, 34, recently wrapped up two years spent researching the link between fitness and addiction as a grad student at The University of Texas. It’s been a challenging experience, he easily admits, but...
June 30, 2019
You spend hours working out and eating well, but restful sleep is just as important for your health. “A lot of patients are surprised when I ask them about their sleep during an exam....
June 30, 2019
Understanding the role of genetics in our health has become a central theme in medical research as well as a wellness trend. More people are testing their genetics to better understand their health and...
June 30, 2019
A family outing gone wrong 16 years ago. Sitting in the back of the car, Felicia Jackson’s 2-year-old son began choking, couldn’t breathe and lost consciousness. In the panic of the moment — as...
June 30, 2019
What exactly is a concussion? A concussion is the mildest form of brain injury that can occur. Interestingly, this can occur from a trauma to the head, or can occur if the body is...
June 30, 2019
From family practices to dentists and herbal remedies, we have all the local go-to’s to keep you feeling great inside and out. Brushy Creek Family Physicians Forest Creek Medical Center 4112 Links Lane,...
June 24, 2019
In the process of getting healthy, we strive to find the best alternatives for our favorite dishes. Over countless years of innovation and evolving, we have found ways to substitute our regular milk with...
June 18, 2019
Austin might not get as much attention on Instagram as some of the cliffs or beaches one would see in Hawaii or Australia, but don’t underestimate your home town. Tucked away in the corners...
June 12, 2019
As we age, we tend to lose our basic functionality, strength, flexibility, and mobility. Not only that, but we can also start to feel a bit more lethargic as our energy levels dwindle. Luckily,...
June 1, 2019
Raising a red jar of paint into the air, Amy Wong Mok addresses the crowd gathered around the dock by Lady Bird Lake. “Is everybody ready?” she says before a long brush is dipped...
June 1, 2019
Makes 18 ounces The crisp, fresh watermelon in this juice harmonizes with tart citrus, a tropical kiss of pineapple and is brightened with a hint of mint and ginger, then grounded with the earthy...
