Category: "Wellness" Articles
February 1, 2020
Maintaining good oral health is a crucial component of holistic care, including cardiac and respiratory health. Many people aren’t aware of this. You don’t have to convince people to see their primary care physician,...
February 1, 2020
How to make your heart healthier and stronger.
January 8, 2020
Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges we face today, and it can affect anyone, no matter their age. It’s not a sign of weakness or a character flaw – it’s...
January 6, 2020
There are various ways that technology interfaces with mental health. There are positive influences such as meditation apps, anxiety meters, sleep trackers, communication tools, trauma healing technology and more. And there are negative aspects,...
January 1, 2020
Technology has made health and wellness all the more comprehensible across genres. From virtual doctor appointments to physical wellness products, the accessibility and quality of healthy living has advanced to an all-time high. Looking...
January 1, 2020
It’s that time again, the time to make resolutions…But don’t let your resolutions die after February, keep them up! Our Self Improvement Guide includes local gyms, medspas, fitness studios and wellness spaces that will...
January 1, 2020
Cannabidiol, or CBD for short, is certainly having its moment in the health and wellness spotlight. CBD is a derivative of the hemp plant, the cousin of the plant used for medicinal marijuana. For...
January 1, 2020
With each new year, new beginnings bring hope, anticipation and expectations of better things. For many, this is specifically targeted toward health — healthy lifestyle, weight loss, changes in eating patterns, moving more. But...
January 1, 2020
Sure, it looks cool but what exactly is the purpose of applying tape? There are different types of tape and different uses for athletes.
December 2, 2019
A great therapist can help you know yourself better, improve your relationship skills, help you arrive at important insights and give you tools to bring to life’s twists and turns. A therapist can help...
December 1, 2019
Stress takes a toll on your quality of life. It can cause emotional and mental difficulties such as anxiety. Also, chronic stress causes physiological changes that can result in ongoing health woes. What are...
December 1, 2019
Fragrances have been known to have a dramatic effect on people’s moods. To dive deeper, fragrances not only can affect your mood, but your health as well. Enter essential oils, or aromatherapy, which is...
December 1, 2019
It’s a steamy mid-September morning in southwest Austin. The sun rises over the trees near the outdoor track at Baranoff Elementary School as grinning first-graders kick up dust with their heels, running the eighth-mile...
December 1, 2019
Millions of Americans — and undoubtedly many of AFM readers — suffer from the debilitating effects of osteoarthritis. But new research and treatments are helping those with OA get active again. We discussed osteoarthritis...
November 21, 2019
Pre-menstrual symptoms, otherwise known as PMS, is that lovely time that indicates your period is on its way. Although your period can provide insights on your feminine health, you may not exactly want to...
November 8, 2019
Your smile tells the world, “I’m happy to see you!” It speaks volumes about your overall well-being. When researchers discovered the link between periodontal disease, gingivitis and other health woes, given advice included a...
November 1, 2019
Sitting in the office of Honest Family Dental is a teddy bear Pomeranian that keeps patients calm during their medical procedures and is also known as the office antianxiety dog, Winnie. According to Dr....
