Inflammation. It’s a buzzword we keep hearing. From seasonal allergies to indigestion to autoimmune conditions—even cancer—inflammation in the body is often blamed as the culprit. But what is ...
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The mountain scenery of the northern Italian Alps was superlative, but the hiking was strenuous. Then came more walking through ancient alleyways and world-class museums as we explored the great ...
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It’s nearly impossible to escape the ongoing genetically modified organism (GMO) debate. While many hold the strong opinion that genetically engineered (GE) foods are unsafe, unhealthy and ...
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For a healthy and youthful appearance, there is no substitute for beautiful skin. A flawless complexion, all by itself, can make you look many years younger than you actually ...
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By Cari Marshall and Christine ChismPhotography by Shannon Kintner
This time of year, the weather in Central Texas can wreak havoc on the body’s overall wellness. While the nose sniffs and ...
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by Cari Marshall and Christine Chism • Photography by Shannon Kintner
One great payoff to surviving the summer heat in Central Texas is the verdant produce growing season that lasts throughout ...
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by Kathy White • Photography by Jenna Northcutt
Beginning in the 1970s, skin care experts and advertisers alike advised that “oil-free” skin cleansing products were best for people ...
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by Kathy White
Sumerian clay tablets recorded poetry about this golden elixir as long ago as 2000 B.C., and it was often used as a symbol for love in Egyptian poetry. Cakes made with it were offered ...
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by Elizabeth Winslow • Photography by Jenna Northcutt
The skin you’re in is the only skin you’ve got. It only makes sense, then, to take good care of it—it has to last a ...
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If standing at your job is the magical health cure some say it is, then restaurant employees should be set for life. At least, they might be if it weren’t for all the hustle and bustle that ...
Read more: Food Service Just Got Healthier