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Breathing Exercises for Asthma Relief & Stronger Lungs

Medical professionals are big on encouraging exercise as a way to improve heart function while also strengthening muscles for overall health.

Four Steps to the Perfect Valentine’s Day

I’m dedicating this article to my Valentines, you know who you are but it calms me to write to you and to be perfectly honest I’m excited. My Valentine’s Day last year wasn’t the best and I want to start …

The Best Running Shoes For Every Type of Runner

Whether you overpronate, need more cushioning, prefer a minimalist pair, or simply want a really chic designer sneak, we've got you covered.

She thought the pain in her skull was a headache. It was a live cockroach

The woman knew after waking up suddenly in the middle of the night that the pain in her head -- which had an itchy, scratchy feel to it -- couldn't be normal. Boy was she ever right.

Iranian Baby Barred By Travel Ban Arrives at Hospital

Baby Fatemeh Reshad could soon on the mend -- and just in time. The 4-month old Iranian infant who has a life-threatening heart defect arrived Tuesday at a Portland, Oregon, hospital, officials there said. Fatemeh and her family had been …

Teens Use E-cigarettes for 'dripping,' Study Says

One in four teens who vape say they've used e-cigarettes for an alternative technique known as "dripping," new research finds.

Nail Your Team Spirit with Nail Wraps by Jamberry

NFL Collection by Jamberry is a capsule collection for all 32 NFL teams. The nail wrap designs are branded with official logos and colors for each team and are available for purchase through the NFL 2016-2017 season. Each sheet of …

Gabrielle Union Steps into the Hair Care Business Flawlessly

When electrifying beauty and unsurpassable talent join forces, Flawless by Gabrielle Union is born. A hair care line designed specifically to cater to the needs of textured hair, the collection boasts the perfect everyday solutions for achieving both healthy hair …

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated's HMAC Takes Annual Pink Goes Red Event to New Dimensions with Women's Health Symposium

On Saturday, February 11, 2017 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Houston Metropolitan Area Chapters (HMAC) will host a Women’s Health Symposium for their globally-launched initiative “Pink Goes Red for Heart Health”. The event will take place at the 5th …

Danny Trejo Is Setting Up Shop At The Former Donut Time Space In Hollywood

It was a sad day when the Donut Time closed its doors in June. The shop had gained its share of fame through 2015's Tangerine, in which the store got plenty of screentime.

A Soup-er Meal Solution

One-pot meals are all the rage, but the original dinner you could make in a single dish still stands the test of time. Whether your tastes tend toward hearty or light, soup is the perfect answer for a simple, fuss-free …

In-n-Out Burger Coming to Houston

A fast food chain with a following like no other is quickly becoming a must-stop dining destination across the state of Texas. According to the Houston Business Journal, In-N-Out Burger is set to close on land in Houston.

NFL Players and Nonprofit Organizations Tackle Hunger at Super Bowl LI

Bread for the World, Feeding America, and the Houston Food Bank join National Football League players Jeff Allen (Houston Texans), Kelvin Beachum (Jacksonville Jaguars), and D’Qwell Jackson (Indianapolis Colts), for a pre-Super Bowl volunteer event from 9 a.m. to 10 …

Hip-hop Stars Host Fish Fry for the Homeless

Houston’s homeless mingled with hip-hop royalty at an all-you-can-eat party downtown on Monday.

African American Smokers Vs. White Smokers -- Who is More Likely to Get Diabetes?

The risk of diabetes is 77 percent higher among African Americans than among non-Hispanic white Americans, according to the U.S. Centers For Disease Control. But that risk can be even higher if African Americans are heavy smokers. A recent study …