Ask just about any woman if she's happy with her weight, and the resounding answer is likely to be NO. Though many of us want to shed some weight, tone our physiques or fit into a smaller size, those desires often aren't enough motivation to put us on the path to...
We have long known that stress is harmful to the health of human beings. I quote from a recent Harvard Mental Health Newsletter:"…prolonged [stress] can accelerate the aging of body cells, with obvious implications for health and longevity." We also know that chronic...
We have long known that stress is harmful to the health of human beings. I quote from a recent Harvard Mental Health Newsletter: "…prolonged [stress] can accelerate the aging of body cells, with obvious implications for health and longevity." We also know that chronic...
It's easy to spot the veterans. They know the lingo and readily identify themselves by their attackers. "I'm a pollen and grass," says one patient in the allergist's waiting room. "Me too! Plus I'm a cat dander and mold," shares another enthusiastically. In San...
In all forms of media we are told about our nation's obesity problem. And San Antonio is one of the fattest cities in the United States. At the same time, we are bombarded with advertisements and information about losing weight. Most solutions include some combination...
Oh, no — not another preachy article on calcium and osteoporosis prevention! Start the blah, blah here. Nod your head and vow to pick up some supplements at the store, maybe force down a glass of milk. Make a mental note: strong bones are good. Now you can move onto...
"Smile!" It's a dreaded command for many of us each time someone picks up a camera. Sure, I know the rhetoric ... everyone looks better with a smile, but that really depends on your perspective. A smile communicates warmth, friendliness, love and acceptance. It...
Your mother always taught you that real beauty comes from the inside. It turns out she was right — in more ways than even she knew. While mom clearly meant the inner person, the inner person can actually have an impact on physical appearance. Good health, a balanced...
Since the 1960s, we've been brought up to believe we have complete control of our procreative powers. Conception can be blocked for years with various drugs, behaviors and accoutrements. What a shock it is when you take away the barriers only to find all systems are...
Valentine's Day, the day we celebrate romantic love, is almost here. "Falling" in love is such a dangerous thing to do. Yet that is how most of us choose our mates. We follow our hearts and fall in love. Later, we wonder what happened to the magic. Why didn't we see...
Common Sense, Not Martyrdom, Will Help You Survive When I saw the Halloween candy piled waist high at my HEB, I knew the end was near. I consciously drew my navel to my spine and threw my shoulders back to brace myself for the holiday onslaught. Halloween is just a...
