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December 30, 2022
We were always raised to eat enough veggies, but how much is too much? Plant foods, such as spinach, potatoes, peanuts, almonds and chocolate, contain oxalates, which can be overconsumed, leading to the development...
December 27, 2022
Many of us grow up learning that vulnerability is a weakness and that only certain emotions are allowed. Whether we learned that from parents, family or school, it was especially loud messaging to men....
December 24, 2022
As 2023 is on the horizon, now is a great time to envision your wellness goals for the upcoming year. While many people tend to set ambitious goals of losing weight or running a...
December 21, 2022
Giving is the reason for the season, right? Most of us know why we celebrate this jolly holiday — it’s not necessarily to spoil one another with materialistic means but rather to spread kindness...
December 18, 2022
Touted as “the most wonderful time of the year,” the holidays can also add pressure and stress to our already busy lives. They can also be reminders of the loss of love and loved...
December 15, 2022
A Q&A with Physical Therapist Andrea Schleibaum Physical therapy typically plays a key role in the recovery process after joint surgery, even for patients treated with minimally invasive solutions. But for those unfamiliar with...
December 15, 2022
It’s almost that time again. However, I won’t participate in the annual “purge” — the one where you banish bad health habits and promise to live a squeaky clean, high-protein, vegan, macrobiotic lifestyle, nor...
December 13, 2022
To be a race ambassador for the Statesman Cap10K is to see Texas’ largest 10K behind the scenes.  Cap10K race ambassadors are in charge of promoting the race as well as healthy living and...
December 12, 2022
For years, many women have felt the need to stick to lighter fitness options, but the last few years show an uptick in more options and more women requesting different avenues of fitness. This...
December 9, 2022
You need to recognize the good and the bad when looking to progress in life. A lot can happen in a year, and reflecting on it can be helpful to ensure a better year...
December 6, 2022
If there’s one thing Austin has no shortage of, it’s great food. So much of Austin’s culture revolves around sharing meals around the city with friends and family. With the uptick in takeout availability...
December 3, 2022
How will you be different in a year? You get to choose.  One way to influence your future is to set a goal because, in any goal, there’s always a desire for a different...
December 2, 2022
This year, let Austin’s unique food scene take care of Christmas dinner for you so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your loved ones. AFM has created this...
December 1, 2022
Do you ever find yourself going for a second helping of a meal and later realizing you ate too much food? Overeating can feel miserable for several reasons — it's uncomfortable, it can drain...
December 1, 2022
New Year’s Eve marks the finish line of this year and the new beginnings we all so greatly desire. A new year is the starting line of new hopes and dreams — all things...
December 1, 2022
Jess Estrada is a Jill of all trades when it comes to fitness.  Growing up, Estrada was always involved in some kind of sport — gymnastics, basketball, soccer, track. But it wasn’t until college...
December 1, 2022
Everybody loves a good massage, right?  Massage therapy, in Texas, is a service that uses either an automatic device or manual labor to manipulate soft tissue for the purpose of massaging the body. From...
December 1, 2022
As temperatures continue to drop, many people will begin to prepare for the holiday season — unearthing their vintage Christmas decorations, hanging up the colorful iridescent string lights and most importantly, hauling in the...
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