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Austin offers a plethora of non-traditional approaches to health and well-being

Yesterday was Christmas and I spent some time pondering my blessings and those aspects of my life that I consider to be gifts. One of those gifts...

The organizational costs of obesity: Stay heart healthy

According to recent studies, 34% of American adults are considered overweight or obese. Beyond the obvious direct impact to one’s heart,...

New results show increased heart risk with use of aromatase inhibitors

Results presented at the 2010 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium indicate that postmenopausal women with breast cancer may be at higher risk for...

Snoring? Can’t sleep? You might be at risk for heart disease

For those of you who snore loudly, have trouble falling asleep or are still tired after waking up, you might be getting a warning sign of something...

Gratitude and Thanks-giving – good for the body, mind and spirit

When you next find yourself in traffic and frustrated or about to lose it and scream at the kids, the dog or the world, take a moment and begin to...

Radiation levels of airport screening devices challenged by experts

It is expected that more than 40 million people will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday and at least 4.6 million of those will be flying. For...

Ten resolutions to make you feel super sexy in the new year!

The new year is upon us, and everyone is making a list of resolutions so why not make them fun and attainable? Why not do something for you to make...

Health spa for cancer patients

Do you know someone dealing with cancer and all the physical and emotional effects of the illness and treatment?Now there is a place in San Antonio...