Work, school, or play — No matter what responsibilities or reasons there are for missing that morning workout, finding time to get to the gym or just doing those simple squats in the back yard, here are some great tips to get you motivated Read the rest of this entry »
Tips to Motivate You to Get Active and Stay Active
July 1st, 2009The Truth About Butter Substitutes and Counting Calories
June 26th, 2009Which Spread is Best
We have all heard that some of the most important things in life are considered your “bread and butter.” But if youre gonna grace a piece of toast or your loaf of bread with your favorite spread, here are some key things to consider: Read the rest of this entry »
Food Myths That Make You Fat
June 17th, 2009You know those people who say they can gain weight just by thinking about a muffin? Are you one of them? Well, they (and you) are partly right. Thinking the wrong things about what you eat can make your waist expand at a rate Read the rest of this entry »
Perfect Your Picnic with These Foods
June 17th, 2009A day in the park with a group of friends or with wine and your honey (note to wives — we prefer the second option). What else could make it better? Really, not much. But your health will appreciate it if you do these things too: Read the rest of this entry »
First Annual Senior Swim Fest
June 17th, 2009“Making exercise FUN while keeping Seniors healthy and feeling young”
Houston, TX. Here’s a fun and FREE community event which anyone over 50 can “dive” right into. Read the rest of this entry »
Staff & Volunteers Needed: Third Annual Hip Hop for HIV Awareness
June 12th, 2009***Staff &Volunteers Needed*** ***Staff &Volunteers Needed******
Third Annual Hip Hop for HIV Awareness
The Houston Department of Health and Human Services-Bureau of HIV/STD and Viral Hepatitis Prevention has teamed up with KBXX-FM “97.9 The Box” , AIDS Foundation Houston, NAACP-Houston Branch, Amerigroup Community Care, Planned Parenthood, Cricket Wireless, and other community based organizations to host the HIP HOP for HIV Awareness Campaign.
Walk This Way for Happier Knees
June 2nd, 2009Here’s a good way to keep moving but take some of the pressure off your knees. Just put one foot behind the other. Yep, walking backward puts less strain on your patellofemoral joint — an important kneecap-to-thighbone connection. Read the rest of this entry »
The Number One Secret to Healthy Eating
June 2nd, 2009Whether you want to lose weight or get healthy, there’s one thing you should never, ever eat again: “remourse cuisine.” Read the rest of this entry »
2009 Diabetes, Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease Symposium
May 28th, 2009Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Houston Intercontinental Hotel, physicians, nurses, dieticians and various other medical professionals will meet to learn about the latest approach related to the prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diabetes, Read the rest of this entry »
Small Strides, Big Finish
May 27th, 2009Running hard is good. Running smart is better. By focusing on small but important movements and body alignment, you’ll save energy, avoid injury, and sprint past your competition. Read the rest of this entry »