LA Fitness Grand Opening On Saturday, March 18, 2015, Neighbors Emergency Center will attend the grand opening of the LA Fitness at 2020 W. Anderson Lane in Austin, TX. We will have our Neighbors booth set up and we will be giving away freebies like first aid kits, hand sanitizer, and much more. If you…
It has long been thought that spicy foods speed up metabolism, and a new study has just been presented that supports this hypothesis. At the Biophysical Society’s 59th Annual Meeting in Baltimore, it was announced that capsaicin, the ingredient in chile peppers that make them spicy, can help prevent weight gain in mice when they…
Many people want to have healthier lifestyles, which means eating healthier and more nutritious meals. This also usually means cooking more at home and eating out less. At first, you may be very excited to embark on this new journey. You make a grocery list, and you probably decide to buy everything organic. Organic means…
We’ve got some exciting events coming up, and we’re looking forward to seeing you there, neighbor. McDonald's Houston Children's Festival On March 28 and 29, the McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival will feature fun for the entire family. With seven stages full of entertaining acts, eleven family adventure zones, and over 300 fun activities, it’s the…
Somewhere along the line, chocolate got a bad reputation, particularly for causing weight gain. But dark chocolate, in moderation, is actually a very healthy choice for a sweet treat. If you’re having chocolate this Valentine’s Day, or any day for that matter, you don’t need to feel bad about it. Here’s why. Chock-Full of Nutrients…
While folks in other parts of the country are digging their cars out of the snow and salting the roads due to ice, Texans can now start enjoying mild, warmer weather and sunnier days. Though the start of spring weather is enjoyable for lots of reasons, it does mean that soon the dreaded allergy season will…
This is Kingwood Festival Neighbors Emergency Center will attend the This is Kingwood Festival on Saturday, March 7th. The festival will be held at the Harley Davidson of Kingwood located at 111 Northpines Dr., Kingwood, TX 77339 and will benefit the Humble Area Assistance Ministries. There will be live music, a crawfish boil, a carnival,…
Do you get the late night munchies? Do you get hungry late at night after dinner or even after you’ve gone to bed? Sometimes you work or stay out late and need to eat so the sound of your stomach growling doesn’t keep you awake. Most people crave high calorie sugary or greasy foods in…
We created this page especially for those of you participating in or supporting the Neighbors Emergency Center BP MS 150 riding team. This ride is two days, 180 miles, from Houston to Austin. We appreciate all your encouragement and support as we ride to help people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Date: Saturday, April 18 -…
Most people start an exercise or fitness program because they want to lose weight. This is a good motivator, but it really shouldn’t be the only reason you work out. At some point, you may hit a plateau or reach your weight loss goal. There are so many other benefits from exercising on a regular…
LA Fitness Grand Opening On Saturday, March 18, 2015, Neighbors Emergency Center will attend the grand opening of the LA Fitness at 2020 W. Anderson Lane in Austin, TX. We will have our Neighbors booth set up and we will be giving away freebies like first aid kits, hand sanitizer, and much more. If you…
It has long been thought that spicy foods speed up metabolism, and a new study has just been presented that supports this hypothesis. At the Biophysical Society’s 59th Annual Meeting in Baltimore, it was announced that capsaicin, the ingredient in chile peppers that make them spicy, can help prevent weight gain in mice when they…
Many people want to have healthier lifestyles, which means eating healthier and more nutritious meals. This also usually means cooking more at home and eating out less. At first, you may be very excited to embark on this new journey. You make a grocery list, and you probably decide to buy everything organic. Organic means…
We’ve got some exciting events coming up, and we’re looking forward to seeing you there, neighbor. McDonald's Houston Children's Festival On March 28 and 29, the McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival will feature fun for the entire family. With seven stages full of entertaining acts, eleven family adventure zones, and over 300 fun activities, it’s the…
Somewhere along the line, chocolate got a bad reputation, particularly for causing weight gain. But dark chocolate, in moderation, is actually a very healthy choice for a sweet treat. If you’re having chocolate this Valentine’s Day, or any day for that matter, you don’t need to feel bad about it. Here’s why. Chock-Full of Nutrients…
While folks in other parts of the country are digging their cars out of the snow and salting the roads due to ice, Texans can now start enjoying mild, warmer weather and sunnier days. Though the start of spring weather is enjoyable for lots of reasons, it does mean that soon the dreaded allergy season will…
This is Kingwood Festival Neighbors Emergency Center will attend the This is Kingwood Festival on Saturday, March 7th. The festival will be held at the Harley Davidson of Kingwood located at 111 Northpines Dr., Kingwood, TX 77339 and will benefit the Humble Area Assistance Ministries. There will be live music, a crawfish boil, a carnival,…
Do you get the late night munchies? Do you get hungry late at night after dinner or even after you’ve gone to bed? Sometimes you work or stay out late and need to eat so the sound of your stomach growling doesn’t keep you awake. Most people crave high calorie sugary or greasy foods in…
We created this page especially for those of you participating in or supporting the Neighbors Emergency Center BP MS 150 riding team. This ride is two days, 180 miles, from Houston to Austin. We appreciate all your encouragement and support as we ride to help people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Date: Saturday, April 18 -…
Most people start an exercise or fitness program because they want to lose weight. This is a good motivator, but it really shouldn’t be the only reason you work out. At some point, you may hit a plateau or reach your weight loss goal. There are so many other benefits from exercising on a regular…