People often imagine tech, politics and entertainment as the main players of South By Southwest, but this native Austin conference is diving into the health and wellness scene, too. The best SXSW health initiatives...
Ironically, for our shoe design series, we kicked off the New Year by talking about the last and moved on to the midsole the following month. This month, we’re jumping into the third part...
Some challenges lead to failure, others lead to success, but few lead to an unexpected bonus. The latter was the case for Dale Blasingame. Austin-based Blasingame started July 2014 with the personal challenge to...
Louie Sublime Louie Sublime is a 3-year-old Dalmatian living his best life soaking up the smells and sights the Greenbelt provides. He’s a frequent visitor of Zilker Park where he’s never met a stranger...
The size debate continues — which dogs are better, small or large pups? Regardless of your answer, understanding their differences in relation to fitness can help you best care for your pup. Small and...
Hello, AFM! This month’s featured pet is Wild Blue Yonder, brought to you by Austin Pets Alive! Wild Blue Yonder is a one-year and 8-month-old Boxer mix and one of the most athletic dogs...
This month’s featured recipe highlights Scooby Stew, a meal for your pup that will leave them satisfied and healthy. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups water 1 cup brown rice 2 cups sweet potato, cubed 2...
When TV shows or movies depict a K9 unit, they typically appear only in short stretches of time. But the life of a K9 unit is much more involved and intense than a 5-minute...
Second to smell, hearing is a prominent sense for pups. But without healthy ears, dogs lose an important avenue to understand the world around them. Ear infections are common ailments among dogs, which can...
My patients always tell me, “Don’t get old,” to which I reply, “It beats the alternative.” Part of the aging process is accepting the fact that we’ll lose some of our youthful physical prowess....
With age comes wisdom; that’s no secret. However, there are times when older generations need a gentle reminder that there’s still a lot left to learn and do in life, even if they’ve been...
Can you imagine having a new city every week or month as your classroom? Worldschooling is a type of schooling where children are educated while traveling the world. This can be done through various...
Navigating mental health is already full of complexities and when you pair that with the effects of different life stages, it gets even more complicated. Thankfully, there are a growing number of options for...
On an average day after warming up, Tim Minnick can deadlift 300 pounds. The crazy part? He’s 80 years old. Since 2020, Leander-based Minnick has held the Guinness World Record title of the oldest...
“If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.” This statement is true for all of life’s most important things: PTO hours, HSA funds and our physical strength, function and mobility. Gone are the days...
Living a full life is easier with a full stomach. According to a review from the National Library of Medicine, aging adults are facing nutritional deficiencies that cause a decline in health. But, with...
During childhood, our foundations don’t have to be built only through classes and homework; they can be built through sports, too. Starting children in team sports in elementary school is a great way to...
Children today will never know a time when phones, computers, tablets and other devices weren’t a part of our daily lives. According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, about 95% of teens are online. Additionally,...