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Valentine’s Day 2018: Spa Retreat Day for the One You Love

Does your sweetheart need a day of rest, relaxation, and perhaps a little pampering? Does your sweetheart need a day of rest, relaxation, and perhaps a little pampering?

LOVELL’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT – Do We Really Want To Successfully Address Health Inequities?

Answer this question, given the number of centers focused on health disparities/inequities and the emphasis by major foundations on this topic, why are we not seeing a major reduction in the health disparities/inequities gap? Are we continuing to do just …

Get Ready for the Super Bowl with Pluckers

Pluckers Wing Bar will be taking pre-orders featuring their entire menu for the Super Bowl! Call any location to place an order beginning Monday, January 22. Orders will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. They know that hosting a …

Vegan Spicy Joes

Um, you’re about to die. Then, you’re gonna come back to life, eat this sandwich, and then die again. It’s THAT good!

A Closer Look at Vision Health

An estimated 4.3 billion people suffer from the same health problem regardless of gender, age or ethnicity: vision impairment. Whether moderate or severe, vision impairment can have far-reaching social and economic impacts.

Texas Hospitals Issue Guidance to Avoid Longer ER Wait Times Due to Severe Flu Season

Texas hospitals, like others across the country, are experiencing a high volume of patients due to the seasonal flu and are taking necessary steps to ensure patients receive appropriate care.

New CMS Guidance Will Reduce Access to Healthcare

Statement of Harold P. Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung Association, in response to the guidance released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to states that it will approve 1115 waivers that include work requirement …

Snooze Opens The Heights Location on Jan. 24

Snooze The Heights, the eatery’s fourth location in the Greater Houston area, is opening on Wednesday, January 24, 2018! Snooze The Heights guests can look forward to sweet and savory breakfast and brunch items in an energetic atmosphere with friendly …

Bolder, Healthier and Easier Meals

One of the challenges of cooking at home is creating bold and unique flavors with healthy, organic and wholesome ingredients without spending hours in the kitchen. With the right tools, you don't have to go to extremes or make drastic …

Willie G's Seafood Opens at The Post Oak Hotel in Uptown Park

Tilman Fertitta unveils the new look & location of his signature Willie G’s Seafood on Thursday, January 11, at his 10-acre mixed-use development, The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston.

AHF To Commemorate MLK Holiday at Parades and Through Free HIV Testing Events Across The Country

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is proud to commemorate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday observed on January 15 by participating in MLK parades and hosting free HIV awareness and testing events in more than a dozen U.S. cities across the …

This One Change to Your Workout Can Help You See Better Results

It is widely known that a great exercise regimen should include strength training. And the benefits of regular strength training are plenty: keeps bones strong, speeds up metabolism, and keeps the inches off for the long run. But what you …

Texas Takes Early Steps to Repair Or Replace Its Aged Mental Hospitals

Texas leaders are taking the first steps to make long-awaited fixes to state hospitals built in the 19th and 20th centuries that serve Texans who need mental health services. T

Mayor Turner & Houston Health Department Urge Flu Shots, Flu Precautions

Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Health Department urge everyone 6 months of age and older to get a flu shot if they haven’t already, as influenza levels spike in Houston and across the nation.

3 Fitness Tips To Put The Boom Back In Baby Boomers In 2018

Baby boomers whose exercise routines have gone bust may be thinking about putting the boom – and a little sweat – back into their lives as they ponder New Year’s resolutions for 2018.