Perhaps you practice mindfulness by taking a yoga class a few times a week or practicing a few deep breaths before handling the 10th sibling squabble of the day. These little rituals calm you...
As our bodies change with age, so do our nutritional needs. The physical changes that accompany aging require us to pay attention and adjust our diet as necessary. Adrien Paczosa, chief clinical officer and...
One of the fears many of us have is getting the phone call that one of our older loved ones has fallen — and this fear is well-earned. The Centers for Disease Control and...
During childhood, our foundations don’t have to be built only through classes and homework; they can be built through sports, too. Starting children in team sports in elementary school is a great way to...
Children today will never know a time when phones, computers, tablets and other devices weren’t a part of our daily lives. According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, about 95% of teens are online. Additionally,...
This timeless dish brings together the best of all worlds in an eye-catching presentation that makes an effortless transition from plate to palate. Smashed Yukon Potato Ingredients: 5 pounds Yukon gold potato 1 pound...
When people asked what they wanted to be when they grew up, few people actually become what they once said as bright-eyed and bushy-tailed children — except for Travis Morin and Riley Damiani. Both...
Hello, Austin Fit Fam! It’s AFM ambassador Nikki Zahka (@Getfitwith_nikk) again, and this time, I’m so excited to highlight the Free People Movement studio! I’ve actually been a few times before this because they...
With each year of life, strength training doesn’t become less important but actually more. Strength training is one of the most effective ways to get healthier and stronger as well as improve your body...
Georgina Guerrero was picking up her son from preschool when she saw a couple of young students climbing a tree in the courtyard. Though it was an endearing sight, she had forgotten the last...
Wellness can be portrayed as both a simple and complex concept, but it all starts with the same thing – the basics. Though any age may differ in how you approach wellness, it’s important...
As menopause affects your appearance and mood, it’s no surprise it can impact your body image, as well. During menopause, women experience a hormonal shift that can often affect their quality of life and...
It’s Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, and my call time is 4:30 p.m. Our show starts at 7. I stand in my closet to gather my costume: tan tights, beige fishnet stockings, black shorts and...
If our skin is the largest organ and the barrier to outside threats, it is no surprise that not taking care of it will pose consequences for us later down the line. Cosmetically, these...
One of the latest innovations in the spa industry is the infusion of Cannabidiol (CBD) into treatments. Though CBD is an active ingredient in Cannabis, it doesn’t produce a “high” and provides an array...
Are you an ectomorph, endomorph or mesomorph? These aren’t alien names but rather the most common body types that shape our structure – including muscle mass and body fat levels. In the 1940s, Dr....
There are two competing realities when it comes to technology and mental health. First, the need for quality mental health treatment has exploded in recent years. Even before the pandemic, the U.S. consistently saw...
Fitness and nutrition can seem confusing and complicated, in no small part thanks to the abundance of information and misinformation inundating our social media and news feed daily. With the impatience and short attention...
Over the years, crystal healing has been gaining popularity as an alternative therapy for anxiety and stress relief. Crystal enthusiasts have considered these gemstones valuable parts of holistic healing, and many people use them...
As “natural” and holistic practices have increased in popularity, figuring out how to approach detoxification of the body hasn’t been left out of the equation. In fact, you can naturally detox your liver by...