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7 Tips for a Trimmed & Toned New Year As the holiday season approaches, many of us eagerly anticipate indulging in delicious food and drinks at family gatherings, office parties, and other festive events. However, along with all the joy and cheer comes a common worry — the holiday weight gain phenomenon. Studies have shown…
RSV – (Respiratory Syncytial virus) is a cause of the “common cold” in older children and adults, however, it can cause more problems in babies and young children. Typically, RSV causes cold symptoms, which may be followed by bronchiolitis or pneumonia. RSV symptoms are typically at their worst on days 3 through 5 of illness…
The end of the calendar year is full of important planning. From Thanksgiving dinners with the family to Christmas vacations and gift-giving. While taking advantage of all the year-end planning, don’t forget to plan to take advantage of all your dental benefits. Not only does this include insurance, but for many, it also includes utilizing…
“No one should go through cancer alone.” Not once has Leana McDougal felt alone in her cancer journey. From the moment she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer on Feb. 6 — the day before her 45th birthday — she’s had loving friends, family, and even strangers showing up in droves to offer support. More…
How to Cope When it’s NOT the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 64% are affected by the “Holiday Blues” & 24% say the holidays affect them a lot — National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) What are the holiday blues? They’re temporary feelings of anxiety or depression felt during the holiday season, and everyone…
Friends since they were 10th graders at Denton High School in the early 1990s, Jennifer Galitz and Jen Peace were recently discussing how many gaps in information exist for women now in their late 40s. “There’s also this hesitancy to age anyway. It’s almost like as women, we’re too busy trying to find loopholes and…
Wanting to “get toned” is one of the most common requests we hear at Outlaw FitCamp from new clients. It’s much better for your long-term health and fitness to build muscle at the same time as you burn fat. This process of doing both is known as body recomposition. Our certified personal trainers are well-trained…
Most sports-related infections are spread by skin contact, contaminated food or water, respiratory droplets or airborne particles. About 10 to 15 percent of injuries that force college-level athletes to take time off from playing a sport are due to infectious disease, according to the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics). Common sicknesses spread by skin contact…
Without a doubt, the effects of social media have changed the way we look at aesthetics. With the advent of social influencers, photo filters, and the constant appeals for “shares” and “likes”, the demand for beauty is at an all time high. In dental care, this relates to the ever desirable cosmetic smile. The real…
More than four years after starting Blue Haven Ranch, many good things have changed for founders Aubrey and Bryan Schlackman. Perhaps the biggest came in 2022 when they sold their Argyle home from where they first assisted single pregnant women with at least one other child, then bought a four-acre farm in Krum. It also…