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The Truth About Butter Substitutes and Counting Calories

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Which 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: (more…)

Food Myths That Make You Fat

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

You 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 (more…)

Perfect Your Picnic with These Foods

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

A 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: (more…)

First Annual Senior Swim Fest

Wednesday, 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.  (more…)

Staff & Volunteers Needed: Third Annual Hip Hop for HIV Awareness

Friday, 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. 

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Walk This Way for Happier Knees

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

Here’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. (more…)

The Number One Secret to Healthy Eating

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

Whether you want to lose weight or get healthy, there’s one thing you should never, ever eat again: “remourse cuisine.” (more…)