We’re now at an unfortunate point in American culture at which we can define certain eras by the drugs people used during them. In the ‘60s and ‘70s, it was weed and, to a...
Living a full life is easier with a full stomach. According to a review from the National Library of Medicine, aging adults are facing nutritional deficiencies that cause a decline in health. But, with...
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...
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...
When the world was thrown into quarantine during the pandemic, many did what they swore they would never do: they downloaded TikTok. Anyone who used TikTok during the pandemic probably remembers the Chloe Ting...
Though online training has grown since the pandemic, training virtually is undoubtedly different from being in person; different, however, doesn’t mean worse. To help you get the most out of virtual training, I interviewed...
The bustle of a busy restaurant is an experience most of us can envision — with quick-paced waiters and loud conversations that cultivate an inviting ambiance for customers. But what happens when you take...
Gone are the days of “no pain, no gain,” especially without a solid recovery plan in place. No longer are people only focusing on pushing themselves to their limit but rather allowing themselves space...
How will you be different in a year? You get to choose. One way to influence your future is to set a goal because, in any goal, there’s always a desire for a different...
Do you ever find yourself going for a second helping of a meal and later realizing you ate too much food? Overeating can feel miserable for several reasons — it's uncomfortable, it can drain...
Everybody loves a good massage, right? Massage therapy, in Texas, is a service that uses either an automatic device or manual labor to manipulate soft tissue for the purpose of massaging the body. From...
With the holidays coming, I’m often asked about how to maintain boundaries with family members. The truth is, there are many ways to support yourself in upholding boundaries, leading to a successful holiday season!...
The season can be overwhelming, but we’ve got you covered with our 12 Days of Fitmas, showcasing fun activities for Austinites to stay active and peaceful during the holidays. On the first day of...
Having started out as a private chef, Chef Carlos Crusco attended L’Ecole Ritz Escoffier in Paris, France and now runs a successful catering company in Austin. AFM got to speak with Crusco about how...
Some people approach food during holidays the same way they’d approach a bomb: with a lot of hesitation. But eating doesn’t have to be a difficult or all-consuming task. Food is just food, but...
Is soup considered a “healthy food”? Why do people recommend eating soup when we’re sick or injured? To understand how healthy food works, it's important to know our bodies are made up of cells...