Health & Wellness

Your trusted source for living well in Lake Country. Explore expert advice, healthy lifestyle tips, and the latest in wellness trends—helping you care for your body, mind, and spirit every day.

Healthy Living

Nearly One in Three Americans Sacrifice Sleep on Election Night

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Editorial Team

Amidst an election cycle shrouded in uncertainty, compounded by a pandemic, sleep may be a casualty. In fact, 32% of ...

Healthy Living

What You Need to Know to Prepare For a Low Blood Sugar Emergency

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Editorial Team

When Alejandra Marquez was 12 years old, she suddenly started to scream during an otherwise typical Sunday church service. There ...

Healthy Living

10 Simple Ways to Get Your Happy On

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Editorial Team

Now more than ever, it’s important to understand that everyone experiences ups and downs… that we all experience moments of ...

Children's Health

Celebrating Halloween Safely During the Pandemic

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Dr. Nina Radcliff

Experiencing the community joys of Halloween trick or treating, fun costumes, and colorful decorations – all while being out and ...

Dental Health

Dentist Offers Tips for a Less Spooky Halloween

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Editorial Team

While Halloween will be different this year, you’ll still likely be enjoying all your favorite Halloween candies — at least ...

Women's Health

3 Things You Need to Know: Biomarker Testing and Genetic Mutations in Breast Cancer

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Editorial Team

This year alone an estimated 276,000 women and 2,620 men in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. ...

Healthy Living

Uninsured? Underinsured? Discount Mammogram Pricing for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Editorial Team

Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the U.S. and affects those of every ethnicity ...

Lung Health

Nurse Practitioners Urge Better Respiratory Care to Combat Flu, COVID-19

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Editorial Team

October is Healthy Lung Month, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is urging patients to take precautions against ...

Children's Health

6 Tips for Navigating the School Year in the “New Normal”

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Editorial Team

Ninja Focus, a digital mindfulness and meditation platform for kids ages 3 – 12, adds exciting new tools and resources to ...

Children's Health Heart Health

Build Heart-Healthy Behaviors for Preschoolers at Home

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Editorial Team

A pressing concern like a global pandemic can quickly overshadow other important health challenges facing families. One is the issue ...