Three students at Frisco Career and Technical Education Center win Healthy Snack Culinary Contest
The winning recipes were chosen by actual fifth-graders.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
Health and Fitness
Health and Fitness
Wet Zone Family Water Park in Rowlett has new manager and offers “Early Bird” registration package
Visiting an outdoor water park may not be on anyone’s holiday activity list right now, but the City of Rowlett is already getting ready for the hot weather to return.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
Dallas-based Gold’s Gym expert has tips on Thanksgiving-style holiday eating
And so does Pegasus News, with this list of Thanksgiving events around town.
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
New luxo spa opens in Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas
V Spa offers body work and massages, scrubs and wraps, facials and skin care, men's treatments, waxing services, and manicures and pedicures.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008
SMU and UTD researchers succeed in slowing neuron degeneration
Their findings could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and ALS.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008
Chef at Cowboy Chow and Twisted Root in Dallas’ Deep Ellum district released from hospital
Jason Boso was riding his Vespa when he was struck by a Hummer.
Monday, Oct. 27, 2008
Irving-based Gold’s Gym announces the Top Ten Fittest Presidents of All Time
'W' comes in at #2.
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
Texas man attempting to lessen Latino obesity
Jorge Vela is putting on the South Padre Island Boot Camp Challenge to try to eradicate unhealthy Latino lifestyles.
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008
UPDATEX2: Dallas attorney Fred Baron has urgent life-threatening illness but can’t get experimental meds from Biogen
His son is conducting a campaign to get him access to an experimental miracle drug that's been denied.
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008
Susan G. Komen for the Cure to donate $100 million for immediate patient care
The company is taking a new approach to research.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
UTD’s Debbie Francis honored by First Lady Laura Bush
Francis' stellar work for the Center for BrainHealth leads to award, honors.
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
Peace Race on Saturday Sept. 20 moved from TCU to Trinity River trails in Fort Worth
Several hundred runners and walkers are expected to take part in the family-oriented event, which will benefit The Peace Alliance.
Friday, Sept. 19, 2008
$3 million renovation of Verandah Club at Hilton Anatole in Dallas is ta-da complete
The hotel's newly renovated 80,000-square foot private fitness club is located in the hotel's beautiful 7-acre park.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
McKinney ISD to hold Wellness Rally on September 27
The 3rd annual McKinney ISD Wellness Rally will be held at Towne Lake Park on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 9am-12pm.
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
Duncanville Wellness and Safety Fair set for October 4
Health screenings will be available and information booths will be set up for the community.
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
New product Wednesday, at Dallas-area stores: Crest Nature’s Expressions mint + green tea extract toothpaste
Green tea infiltrates yet-another category of consumer products.
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Vaccinations are a big whoop in Tarrant County
Pertussis is on the rise, and inoculations are strongly urged.
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
24 Hour Fitness offering free workouts during Olympics
Mention the "We Are All Athletes" promotion at any 24 Hour Fitness location from now until August 25 to receive your free workout.
Monday, Aug. 11, 2008
S.T.A.N.D. Up Pleasant Grove campaign to debut with shopping spree
Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert will help a deserving family in a 90-second shopping spree at Minyard's.
Monday, Aug. 11, 2008
Kids Wish Network helps Wylie teen with swim with dolphins
Rock Knezek and his family were treated to a trip to Florida.
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
Denton will shock public pools with chlorine ‘til summer’s over
There haven't been any reports of cryptosporidiosis traced to the pools, they just want to be on the safe side.
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008
Dallas-based Repair Stem Cell Institute announces science advisory board
The board consists of some of the world's leading stem cell medical, science and research professionals.
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008
Children’s Medical Center Dallas doctor pooh poohs parents who attempt potty training in just one day
A Children's Medical Center neuropsychologist says train-in-a-day techniques may not be realistic for many families.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Children’s Medical Center offers parents tips for healthy school lunches
Variety, moderation, and balance are key.
Monday, July 28, 2008
City of Dallas to spray mosquito-killing insecticide on Thursday and Friday nights
Spraying follows the collection of a second mosquito with West Nile Virus.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
CVS Caremark Trust awards Easter Seals North Texas $30,000 grant to support local autism services
Funds will provide occupational, physical, and speech-language therapies for children who have autism and other special needs and are uninsured, underinsured or Medicaid-lapsed clients.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Texas Oncology-Baylor Charles A. Sammons Center among the first free-standing clinics in U.S. to boast new cancer-fighting technology
Multimillion dollar investment in state-of-the-art radiation technology improves cancer care for patients in Metroplex.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Fort Worth’s Hispanic Wellness Fair offers free medical services for all
The 10th annual event August 2 will include vision, cancer, diabetes, and HIV screenings.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Flower Mound to host Second Annual Suicide Awareness Walk on Nov. 1
Last year’s walk, organized by a Flower Mound woman who lost her son, attracted 164 participants and raised $20,000.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
TCU’s Center for Healthy Aging seeks old farts who want to exercise
... and maybe some who don't, but ought to.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Bonnell’s restaurant joins Cuisine for Healing
Bonnell's fine Texas cuisine offers healthy menu items for patients with life-threatening illnesses.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Dallas mayor joins national effort on HIV testing day
500 free rapid oral tests have been donated to one testing location in Oak Lawn.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Dallas-based Luke’s Locker serves local athletes
Founded over 20 years ago, the local and family owned Luke's Locker remains an institution for Dallas athletes.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
City encourages residents to take advantage of free CPR classes
In an effort to help Fort Worth residents gain life-saving CPR skills, the City of Fort Worth Public Health Department provides free American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR classes the first Thursday of every month.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Flower Mound Parks and Recreation offices have moved
The group is now located at the new Community Activity Center.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Substance found in red wine is found (in mice) to mimic a restrictive diet
Apparently the same substance slows aging. There is a God.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
ExxonMobil receives 2008 Malaria Award from Global Business Coalition
Nine businesses to be honored for fighting diseases.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Flower Mound opens new community activity center Saturday June 21
Enjoy swimming in the indoor natatorium and outdoor water park, sports in the gym, games in the Chill Zone, giveaways, and tours of the new facility all day.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
American Heart Association survey reveals you probably don’t know CPR
89% of people will at least attempt CPR.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
American Heart Association dubs Metroplex bad for your heart
At least we didn't come in last.
Monday, May 19, 2008
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