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Kids Meals a Fun Treat or a Unhealthy Option

Lori Crofford — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:58:01 +0000

We don’t eat out a whole lot, by a whole lot, I mean about once per week. No matter where we go I always get E. a kids meal. It seems like the easiest option.Growing up I always was treated to a kid’s meal when we went out. Was that horrible of my parents to [...]

Mommy Blogger Dr. Leheska – The Happy Plate Lunch

Dr. Jennifer Leheska — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:36:06 +0000

This is the third week of the Happy Plate series in honor of National Nutrition Month “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” which encourages the development of a healthful eating plan that incorporates individual food choices and preferences. Click here to for more resources.

'Is It Better to Do Cardio Before or After Lifting Weights?' — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:41:36 +0000

I've read articles stating cardio should be done before weights but some people swear it should be done after. Which is correct? -- Telly, 24, Nevada

In my opinion, too many people take a candy ass approach to training and that is why we have gyms full of men who lift like girls. No offense girl

'Is P90X Better Than the Gym?' — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:48:05 +0000

A couple of my friends swear by the P90X program. Is it worth trying or is it better to go to a gym? — Tim, 28, Pottsville, PA P90X and programs like it are good all around fitness programs and are fine if you are just looking to get “into shape” so to speak. To [...]

Mommy Blogger Dr. Leheska – Three Easy Steps to Love Your Heart

Dr. Jennifer Leheska — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:29:30 +0000

We are just shy of two months into the New Year and chances are that our best planned intentions to eat and live healthier are beginning to feel like impossible dreams. Luckily, February, the month of Love and Heart Awareness has come just in time to inspire us all over again! This is our chance to focus on our hearts, emotionally and physically, and repair any ‘cracks’ that have occurred due to poor maintenance over time.

Going to the Dentist: Terrifying or Just Another Visit

Lori Crofford — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:54:29 +0000

I had a dentist appointment this morning. As I’m driving, I’m thinking why are so many people afraid of going to the dentist? I’m not afraid of the dentist. Even my 6-year old likes his visit to the dentist (I’m sure it has nothing to do with the toy he gets to choose at the [...]

Mommy Blogger Christy K. – I Have a Child With Autism

Christy — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:30:37 +0000

Every new parent has an idealistic view of what their child will one day become: a doctor, a lawyer, a star athlete. We picture our children growing up and having careers, getting married, and having children of their own. The day that I sat in the pediatric specialist’s office with my son (then 2 ½) and heard the word Autism, all of those goals and dreams for my child flooded my mind.

Migraines are of the Devil!

Lori Crofford — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:29:19 +0000

I suffer from migraines. I don’t get them on a regular basis, I get one, maybe 2 a year, however they are pure evil. If you don’t suffer from migraines then you are lucky, if you do, then you know my pain. I have had migraines most of my life. I can usually tell when [...]

Places to Get the Flu Shot in Amarillo

Lori Crofford — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:56:12 +0000

The flu is on the rampage this season. Both my son and I came down with the flu over the holidays. It isn’t fun so if you have yet to get your flu shot, here are some places in Amarillo where you can go to get the flu shot. Walgreens 3320 Bell Street 2601 S [...]

Baby Noah Needs Your Prayers

Lori Crofford — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:04:24 +0000

Today, I want to share with you a story about a sweet family. A family I go to church with. I don't know this family. I have said hi to them in passing at church and at a restaurant. However, their family story has touched me and I just wanted to share with you a bit about it because they could use all the prayers they can get.

The Flu is Evil

Lori Crofford — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:22:05 +0000

My journey with the flu began on the last day of 2012. I had just had a birthday lunch with my mom because it was her birthday. After lunch, I picked up my cousin (from NYC) who was finishing up her yearly visit with my grandmother and we made our way back to Amarillo. Now [...]

Scientists Discover Gene Responsible for Binge Drinking

Donald Deane — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:30:46 +0000

We’ve always thought that binge drinking was just part of being a dumb teenager, but scientists say they’ve recently discovered a gene which could account for the risky behavior. Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry at King’s College London say a mutant version of the RASGRF2 gene (whatever that is) makes the brain more sensitive [...]

The Future of Medicine: Doctors Treating Patients Hundreds of Miles Away Through Robots [VIDEO, POLL]

Lori Crofford — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:39:56 +0000

I ran across a story today about robots helping out stroke patients in rural areas in Arizona. My first thought was how cool is this, a robot allowing a doctor to treat a stroke patient without even being in the same room. Keep reading to watch the video. Now with that said, what does this mean for the future of medicine.

Lady Gaga Comments on Body Revolution, Says Boyfriend Likes Her Curvier

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:05:43 +0000

Lady Gaga posted revealing photos of herself in lingerie on her LittleMonsters.com site earlier this week, bravely and boldly responding to the comments that she had gotten fat simply because she packed on a few pounds and sported a curvier frame. She has started what's being dubbed "Body Revolution," as her little monsters as also posting photos of their bodies as they are.

The West Nile Outbreak Expected To Worsen

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:13:35 +0000

Every year there is a fear of mosquitoes. They bite you and leave you itching for days, but this year the fear is for a far more serious reason. The West Nile Virus has been spreading throughout the state and is expected to get worse.

Can Being Healthy Help You Do Your Job Better?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:22:01 +0000

It’s pretty well known that smoking, a poor diet and a lack of exercise can all have a negative impact on your health — but did you know they can affect your work performance, too? After almost 20,000 worker surveys were reviewed, a group of researchers found that employees who don’t eat well were 66 [...]

Losing Weight Can Be a Breeze When You Diet with a Friend

Shauna Wright — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:55:55 +0000

If you’re having trouble losing weight, maybe you just need a buddy. A new study finds people who pair up while dieting have better results than those who go it alone. The Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center at the Miriam Hospital in Rhode Island discovered that when people were assigned to a “health coach,” [...]

Feeling Anxious? Smiling May Eliminate Your Stress

Shauna Wright — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:50:35 +0000

When you’re really stressed out, smiling may be the last thing you want to do. But you may want to give it a try anyway. According to new research, turning that frown upside down just might bring your blood pressure down. University of Kansas researchers who worked with 170 people found that those who smiled [...]

Could Your Stressful Job Be Aging You?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:26:53 +0000

If you feel older than your years, maybe your job is to blame. New research proves stress at work could actually make your cells age at an accelerated rate. In a recent study, Kirsi Ahola of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health focused on DNA sections called telomeres, tail-like sequences that cap the ends of [...]

Working the Late Shift Could Give You a Heart Attack

Don Deane — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:57:46 +0000

While some may prefer the relative quiet of working the late shift, a new study says that after-hours work may be bad for your health.

In fact, the study says, working the graveyard shift may actually give you a heart attack or stroke.