By Betty Murray Stress is the new fat. It’s a nationwide epidemic rivaling that of obesity. Stress doesn’t just add frustration to life, it can lead to emotional disorders, hypertension and heart problems, headaches and even obesity. While stress in and of itself isn’t a bad thing (as it helps us meet deadlines, perform athletically, [...]

By Betty Murray What you eat can alter your physical appearance, but new research suggests what you eat can also alter functions of your body, including your brain.Research presented at the Neuroscience 2012 conference showed how obesity affects cognitive function and also how fasting and dieting can actually make you crave more high-calorie foods. In [...]

By Betty Murray Alzheimer’s is a disease we have yet to find a cure for. Scientists and doctors are more aware of the risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s, but have yet to find a way to stop or delay onset of the disease. However, new research is pointing to exercise as a means for preserving [...]

By Betty Murray It’s the first week of December. Are you already feeling the effects of the holiday rush? As we get older, our energy levels seem to decline, especially at this time of year. The main reason so many women are lacking energy? Busy schedules, too many places to go and things to do. [...]

By Betty Murray Your favorite hot holiday drink may be packed full of empty calories, in fact, you may be getting as many as a quarter of your daily caloric intake from one Starbucks drink. According to the Starbucks nutrition facts, one Grande Eggnog Latte has 460 calories, and 21 grams of fat. If you’re [...]

By Betty Murray Did you feel the cool front blow into DFW yesterday evening? Though local weathermen aren’t predicting a cold winter in North Texas, temperatures are on a slow decline. If you spent the summer and early fall months working out inside to avoid the heat, now’s the time to move your workout back [...]