Articles
August 28, 2021
Addiction is among the leading public health crises facing the United States. Drug overdose puts millions of Americans within millimeters of death, killing over 81,000 Americans in 2020 alone, and alcohol kills over 95,000...
August 26, 2021
Grief awareness has acquired new importance with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Researchers estimate that each person who dies from the disease leaves behind nine grieving people. Behind the numbers, the actual bereaved may be...
August 25, 2021
This is a summer like no other, with life returning to normal after a year and a half of lockdowns and restrictions. If you’re feeling conflicted about stepping back into the “business as usual”...
August 20, 2021
Leading a healthy lifestyle is so much more than hitting the gym every once in a while, and even when you do, you should consider taking your workouts into the great outdoors more often....
August 18, 2021
The gut microbiota is one of the crucial factors that affect human health and, by extension, athletic performance. It is an essential part of a complex network of interactions between the gastrointestinal system, immune...
August 13, 2021
How you prepare for a workout is essential to your performance. You’d never leave your weights or yoga mat at home, so why would you show up without proper hydration? For years, top athletes...
August 12, 2021
With the fall weather on its way, every Austinite is looking forward to the dip in temperatures. And what better way to celebrate that crisper air than by taking your workout to the outdoors....
August 12, 2021
Wellness. Healthcare. Vibrancy. Purpose. Well-being. There’s much that has been written on these topics, yet it’s important to connect the dots and understand how the important areas of wellness overlap with one another. Especially...
August 12, 2021
It’s no secret that diet plays a huge role in your health. It directly affects how much energy you have during the day, your brain’s ability to conjure up a thought and even how...
August 7, 2021
It’s well known that what food we consume directly impacts how we feel and how we look. Many of us have changed our diets to lose weight, increase energy, get glowing skin and improve...
August 3, 2021
We all know that being happy makes us feel good and that stress makes us feel bad. And we even know that chronic stress can lead to all kinds of health complications. However, most...
August 1, 2021
Growing up, my grandmother, whom we lovingly called Shana, would fly down from Chicago and spend the summers at our house. She loved torturing herself in the Texas heat. With her TV tray, foldable...
August 1, 2021
Global life expectancy currently averages just over 72 years, which is much shorter than many people would prefer. However, most adults could easily alter their life expectancy by modifying their diet. By swapping processed...
August 1, 2021
Food is medicine. The famous Greek physician Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” This statement has become the motto over the last decade for eating whole, nutrient-dense...
August 1, 2021
This Ambassador’s Corner recaps a training experience you don’t want to miss — especially if you’re seeking a workout that is sure to kick your power and endurance gains into hyperdrive. This blaster of...
August 1, 2021
There’s a lot that goes into longevity, even outside of overall health. There’s also love, fulfillment, activity and change. To help any age better understand life from a different perspective, AFM interviewed several Austin...
August 1, 2021
Osteoporosis is a scary word. It can feel daunting and intimidating, especially as it is a silent disease, and one that typically comes with age. And it can feel a little intimidating when you’re...
August 1, 2021
One of the primary ways to achieve longevity is through promoting mitochondrial health. The mitochondria is located in each of our cells and is considered the powerhouse of energy production. The mitochondria produces ATP...
