Houston’s #1 Meal Prep Company
Start you year off with a health lifestyle change with Houston’s #1 Meal Prep Company. BEEFIT Foods is bringing you a NEW, IMPROVED, & even TASTIER menu. You’d never think healthy cold taste so great.
Dr. Heather Brown Fights to Punch Out Breast Cancer and Promote Women’s Health
Pink Power: The Fight to Punch Out Breast Cancer and Promote Women’s Health Dr. Heather Brown Orthodontics hosted a “Women’s Wellness and Fitness Day” for Breast Cancer Awareness at the Power Center on Saturday, October 20. This event served as an opportunity to raise funds and honor survivors of breast cancer as well as other…
5 tips for navigating Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment is in full swing. For most people enrolled in Medicare, the annual Open Enrollment period (Oct. 15 through Dec. 7) is the only opportunity to make changes to your existing Medicare coverage. Even if you are happy with your Medicare coverage, you should take the time to explore your options. There may…
Me, myself and eye: 5 common behaviors that could be hurting your eyes
If you’re like many Americans, you’re diligent about maintaining your health by eating right, exercising and regularly seeing your doctor. But even the most health-conscious people are often unaware of daily behaviors in their lives that could be straining or even damaging their eyes. That’s surprising, given that 21 percent of Americans believe severe vision…
Fighting Back One Punch at a Time
By Rhonda Dallas October has been set aside nationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We see the Pink colors in the mall, within organizations and even on The National Foot Ball Field. As a Certified Life Coach and Certified Nutritional Counselor, this month means so much more than just awareness. We’re rolling up our sleeves…
Ask Dr. Kevin: Out with the Old, In with a New Understanding to Improve SCD Care
By Dr. Kevin Williams (Chief Medical Officer, Pfizer Rare Disease Unit) The “Ask Dr. Kevin” series is brought to you by Pfizer Rare Disease in collaboration with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) to increase understanding of sickle cell disease. With National Sickle Cell Awareness Month just next month, I’ve been thinking a lot about…
Me, myself and eye: 5 common behaviors that could be hurting your eyes
If you’re like many Americans, you’re diligent about maintaining your health by eating right, exercising and regularly seeing your doctor. But even the most health-conscious people are often unaware of daily behaviors in their lives that could be straining or even damaging their eyes. That’s surprising, given that 21 percent of Americans believe severe vision…
HOUSTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS SEPTEMBER AS FOOD SAFETY MONTH
News provided by Houston Health Department When dining out, Houstonians expect their food to be safely prepared in a clean environment. That’s why the Houston Health Department (HHD) routinely inspects more than 14,500 food establishments for compliance with regulations designed to protect the health and well-being of customers. This September, in the spirit of National…
How Do Mental Health Conditions Affect The African American Community?
Although anyone can develop a mental health problem, African Americans sometimes experience more severe forms of mental health conditions due to unmet needs and other barriers. According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the general population. Common mental health disorders among African…
You Are Too SKINNY or Too THIN!
When someone tends to look drastically different or lose an excessive amount of weight, hearing comments about being too skinny or thin is something my clients, colleagues, fitness competitors and I hear so much. These types of negative comments about weight loss not only come from acquaintances, but some of the people closest to us….
I Gained How Much?
As a certified Nutritional Counselor I am always discussing, pushing, and advocating for a healthier lifestyle from my clients, my family, my friends, and this country. Weight is a serious problem and sometimes it can be challenging to discuss. It can sometimes be like the Elephant in The Room. Well I am here to tell…