“Too much of a good thing can be wonderful!” ––Mae West Sometimes we have to be a little decadent, but here’s a clever way to include fruit in your ice cream! Does your child (or spouse) love ice cream, but you want to include those healthy fruits in there, too? Try making a fruit puree…
The benefits of exercise are numerous and it can be even more beneficial with your dog! You and your pet can have a fun cardio workout together and it’s a great motivator to spice up the routine of long jogs. Before reaching full running speed, make sure to ease into the run first. The American…
If you’re looking for a heart healthy snack or the perfect Valentine’s Day breakfast, try this incredible fruit smoothie! All you need is one cup of plain yogurt, half of a banana, one cup of strawberries (fresh or frozen), and one and a half tablespoons of honey. Use a blender to mix until smooth and…
No matter what your age is, taking steps to improve your heart’s health is important at any stage of your life, and it’s not as complicated as you might think. Below are 3 really easy ways to start taking care of your heart: Eat a lot more sushi Or any other dish that contains fish…
Have you been wanting to eat healthier but don’t know where to start? We recommend starting with the basics: cooking with healthier ingredients. We have compiled a list of 5 commonly used ingredients that can be substituted with a healthy counterpart. Butter or sugar can be substituted with applesauce especially when baking because it adds…
Practicing yoga has a variety of benefits, including better sleep and overall sense of well-being. It tones your body and helps with your outlook as well. Here are just a few of many ways that yoga can benefit you: 1. Boost Immunity Studies suggest that yoga practice increases immunity at a cellular level, and quickly,…
Now that the holiday season is over and (hopefully) all of the decadent holiday food went with it, it’s the right time to look at new options for your diet! 1. Pomegranates Naturally or in juice form, pomegranates are perfect for lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol. They have also been known to improve blood flow to…
Austin, TX (January 21) – Neighbors Emergency Center, a full-service 24-hour emergency care facility with five locations in the Houston metropolitan area, will open two new locations in the summer of 2014. The new locations will be in Beaumont and Austin, Texas respectively. Like all Neighbors locations, the new facilities will offer the same high…
The New Year is here and after all that not-so-healthy holiday food, most people feel it is necessary to add: “Lose weight/Eat healthier” to their new year’s resolutions. The good news is: you don’t have to dive into your diet all at once; in fact, experts recommend easing into healthier eating habits by making small…
The big day for local marathon runners is almost here. The Houston Marathon is expected to take place on January 19 and if you are one of the runners, you have probably been training tirelessly for the past few weeks. But, do you know what steps to take for a successful recovery after the marathon…
“Too much of a good thing can be wonderful!” ––Mae West Sometimes we have to be a little decadent, but here’s a clever way to include fruit in your ice cream! Does your child (or spouse) love ice cream, but you want to include those healthy fruits in there, too? Try making a fruit puree…
The benefits of exercise are numerous and it can be even more beneficial with your dog! You and your pet can have a fun cardio workout together and it’s a great motivator to spice up the routine of long jogs. Before reaching full running speed, make sure to ease into the run first. The American…
If you’re looking for a heart healthy snack or the perfect Valentine’s Day breakfast, try this incredible fruit smoothie! All you need is one cup of plain yogurt, half of a banana, one cup of strawberries (fresh or frozen), and one and a half tablespoons of honey. Use a blender to mix until smooth and…
No matter what your age is, taking steps to improve your heart’s health is important at any stage of your life, and it’s not as complicated as you might think. Below are 3 really easy ways to start taking care of your heart: Eat a lot more sushi Or any other dish that contains fish…
Have you been wanting to eat healthier but don’t know where to start? We recommend starting with the basics: cooking with healthier ingredients. We have compiled a list of 5 commonly used ingredients that can be substituted with a healthy counterpart. Butter or sugar can be substituted with applesauce especially when baking because it adds…
Practicing yoga has a variety of benefits, including better sleep and overall sense of well-being. It tones your body and helps with your outlook as well. Here are just a few of many ways that yoga can benefit you: 1. Boost Immunity Studies suggest that yoga practice increases immunity at a cellular level, and quickly,…
Now that the holiday season is over and (hopefully) all of the decadent holiday food went with it, it’s the right time to look at new options for your diet! 1. Pomegranates Naturally or in juice form, pomegranates are perfect for lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol. They have also been known to improve blood flow to…
The New Year is here and after all that not-so-healthy holiday food, most people feel it is necessary to add: “Lose weight/Eat healthier” to their new year’s resolutions. The good news is: you don’t have to dive into your diet all at once; in fact, experts recommend easing into healthier eating habits by making small…
The big day for local marathon runners is almost here. The Houston Marathon is expected to take place on January 19 and if you are one of the runners, you have probably been training tirelessly for the past few weeks. But, do you know what steps to take for a successful recovery after the marathon…