Wellness

Struggling to find healthy recipes for work? Check out these healthy lunch ideas from blogger Laura Fuentes.

In this day and age, one thing is clear: We’re surrounded by plastic. While recycling can help reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills and waterways, there are many other options for making the switch to more sustainable items and reducing plastic use in your life.

Juggling multiple responsibilities is hard, and maintaining your mental health through it all is even harder. With so much on our plates, it’s easy to neglect ourselves and forget to set aside time to breathe. Here are some tips to implement self-care tactics into your everyday life.

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease is the underlying cause of approximately 1 in 3 deaths. Follow AHA’s Life’s Simple 7 to stay healthy.

As the weather warms up and the sunscreen comes out, many people often forget ultraviolet radiation can be as harmful to their eyes as it is to their skin.

The Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) – Medical Center hosted its grand opening of the full-service, luxury hotel with an elegant reception on March 14. The new luxury hotel boasts 354 rooms and 37 lavish suites, among other signature amenities.

Do you want to be a better listener? Here is an advanced practice drill. Listen to someone you really disagree with. It should not be a challenge to find someone in today’s political climate.

Spring break is around the corner and Houstonians are ready to jet around. The best way to prepare for everything from an après ski, beach bumming, hangovers or just a bad case of jet lag? An I.V. treatment, which can help fight dehydration, vitamin deficiency, aging and more with electrolytes, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

On International Women’s Day, the world will celebrate the power of women. Bi “Killer Bee” Nguyen – an MMA fighter, Instagram star, trainer at Savarese Fight Fit and former “Survivor” cast member – encourages women to find power through MMA and boxing.

In addition to Valentine’s Day, February is also a time to focus on our physical hearts by honoring American Heart Month.

My fiancé and I recently began watching “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” on Netflix. Two episodes in, we got to work on our closets, clearing up more than half of the space in both areas.

It’s a new year to learn about your health. Micronutrient testing is a great way to discover what being your healthiest truly feels like.

Many people journal to pass the time, relax or keep a log of their accomplishments, but did you know that it can benefit your mental and even physical health?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is saying goodbye to the Obama administration’s school lunch and breakfast program in a move to serve meals more appealing to students.

Dr. Sheekha Sethi of Cohen Eye Associates sees firsthand how makeup can affect eye health. Reactions to cosmetics can develop gradually over time, causing contact dermatitis, a specific reaction that happens when skin or the immune system comes into contact with something that aggravates it.

American Heart Association’s revolutionary movement, Healthy for Good, inspires people to create lasting changes in their health and in their lives. Make 2019 the year to be “healthy for good,” with the following tips:

Experience a rejuvenation and transformation in health and beauty this year, with Share Wellness & MediSpa body sculpting treatments. Share Wellness offers two options, UltraShape Power and VelaShape III. UltraShape Power is a state-of-the-art treatment for fat reduction in stubborn areas.

Everyone knows giving back not only helps others but makes that person or business feel good, too. But did you know that it is also good for your health?

One Word 365 says by choosing your word, it becomes the compass that directs your decisions and guides your steps.

On any given day during the holidays, homemade pastries, white chocolate and sugar cookies might be in the break room. So how will you stay healthy during this season of sweet treats?

It’s important to address night vision blindness as many Houstonians are commuting in the dark.

Medicare is the health insurance program run by the federal government that makes it more affordable to pay for health care.

Switch2Pure pops up in River Oaks District from Nov. 1 – Jan. 31, with all the best in nontoxic and natural skincare, makeup and wellness products. Hand-picked and vetted by Estela Cockrell and her purist team, every product undergoes extensive testing and research and has been deemed safe (and chic) as part of the company’s Pure Promise.

A midday gym session can be the best way to boost your energy levels during the workday. But the thought of redoing your hair or taking that second shower can be daunting.

Dr. Sheekha Sethi at Cohen Eye Associates wants patients to understand why eye health matters for every family member, regardless of age.

If your onsite gym or fitness programs have lost their appeal, it’s time to hit reset.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of deaths during the 2017-2018 flu season, with the death toll reaching more than 80,000 people in the United States alone. It is important to get a flu vaccine because:

Whether you have said “yes” to one too many side tasks this week or live in constant work overload, try these life hacks for maximum efficiency.

Digital screen use may be causing negative effects on reading comprehension, attention, memory and cognitive capabilities. When screen reading, the habit is to skim, thereby reducing the time allocated to get the general gist of the content.

Cohen Eye Associates has been in business since 1949 as one of Houston’s most historic and established optometry clinics. Almost 70 years since opening its doors, the practice is undergoing a serious refresh: updated storefront, modern and stylish eyewear and new doctor.