Photo gallery: Hundreds at White Rock Lake strip down for Undy 5000
The event raised more than $100,000 for colorectal cancer and from what we hear, it was a gas.
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009
Health and Fitness
Health and Fitness
Dallas Cowboys helping to tackle childhood obesity
The Dallas Cowboys and United Way are showing kids the importance of staying in school and living healthy.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Dallas-based Gold’s Gym aims to burn 180 million calories at its worldwide locations
The "Burn-a-thon" is in honor of American Diabetes Month; they want to "do a 180" on diabetes.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Self-tracking software helping people stay in shape
Hundreds of programs like Your Ideal Weight, Virtual Trainer, and gamerDNA now make it easier than ever to track yourself and record your habits.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
B4 Fitness to launch teen programs in the Dallas area
The programs provided by B4 Fitness Teens such as PromTime Fitness, Relay Teen Cause, and Offensive Lineman Training are structured to be attractive to the teen audience.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Wilhelmina conducting Hot Body Model Search casting call on Saturday at Gold’s Gym in Plano
Ideal contestant will lead a very healthy lifestyle as a professional or as an avid health and fitness person.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
Cedar Hill’s Lake Ridge Baptist Church to host blood drive
The drive will take place on Sunday, October 11 from noon to 4 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
Annual Peace Race takes place at Kelly Park in Fort Worth September 19
Commemorating the United Nations' International Day of Peace.
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009
Two UT Arlington professors developing yoga/peacekeeping curriculum for public schools
Peaceful Paths is designed to help students improve their social skills to cut down on conflicts and violence while promoting physical fitness.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009
How in-shape are you really? Take the Dallas assessment test
Hint: It's pass/fail. So let's hope you pass.
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009
Texas Dept. of State Health Services extends deadline for students to get three new vaccines
They now have until October 1 to get shots.
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
Listen up, Dallas-Fort Worth: Why your diet isn’t working
Could you be a culprit of committing one of these seven weight-loss sins? There are surprising reasons as to why you’re not shedding the weight.
Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
Is it safe to exercise outside, despite the Dallas heat?
Yes! It takes the body about two weeks to get used to the heat, but it’ll be well worth the sweat.
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009
Ready to run in Dallas-Fort Worth
No excuses this time -- here’s everything you need minus the shoes.
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009
Dallas-based Red Mango brewing probiotic-fortified iced teas
Probiotics are so delicious that we want them in every food and drink we consume.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
City of Plano launches citywide resident prescription savings program
The prescription discount card can provide an average savings of 20% off retail price.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Burleson hospital to host mobile mammography unit
The unit will be in the Community Bank parking lot Wednesday, July 22.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Hilton Anatole in Dallas featuring new cardio workout called Aqua Zumba
Power workout where hips swing, feet pivot, and class members shout, laugh, and spin to Latin beats.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Kids and family events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, July 8-14
On tap this week is kid yoga in Dallas, abnormal fairy tale characters in Flower Mound, a peachy festival in Weatherford, and animal petting in Allen.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Hilton Anatole in Dallas has newly renovated outdoor pool with swim-up bar
Pool memberships are now available for only $118 a month for families through Labor Day, September 7.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Free scoliosis screenings offered at Dallas hospital
The screenings will take place on Saturday, June 27 from 8 a.m. to noon at Forest Park Medical Center.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
North Texas-based Turning Point to hold largest physically-challenged event in the South
The event gives people with disabilities the chance to experience outdoor activities.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Dallas city leaders get behind World No Tobacco Day
The World Health Organization says we'd all be better off without our smokes.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Dallas’ Sante Fe Trail already in use despite not being officially open
The first phase stretches from Hill Avenue in Deep Ellum to Glasgow Drive near Randall Park.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
New 24 Hour Fitness opens at Horne and I-30 in Fort Worth
Thank God, no more battling Hulen Mall traffic to go to the gym.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Lewisville seeking participants for 5K run and family walk across Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge August 1
This is an opportunity for the community and general public to experience this once-in-a-lifetime chance to run or walk across the newest North Texas landmark.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Texas Senate votes to ban most trans fats
Exemptions to the ban include cakes, pies, and pretty much anything at the Texas State Fair.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Frisco might loosen smoking restrictions for cigar bars
... because there's talk of opening one in Frisco Square.
Friday, May 8, 2009
DFW Dermatologists providing free skin cancer screenings at area hospitals on May 16
Free, no-hassle checks mean no excuses in determining whether that skin spot is a melanoma.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Dallas bars going through the usual reality check in dealing with smoking ban
Dallas Environmental and Health Services has issued 47 citations over the past couple of weeks to smokers and bar operators.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Dallas Area Rapid Transit throwing a “Get Ready to Safely Bike to Work Week” at White Rock Lake on Saturday May 9
They'll have stationary bikes so you can get re-acclimated. Kidding.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Audio interview: M. Jai Makokha of D/FW Stomp Out Syphilis
Find out how the group is addressing general health issues, including sexual health, in community organizations and churches throughout the Dallas area.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
TWU’s James receives David K. Brace award from state association
Prior to joining TWU in 2006, Dr. James taught at Texas State University for more than 20 years.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
League of Women Voters-Arlington Forum to explore JPS Health Services
Robert Early, President and CEO of JPS Health Network, will be one of the speakers.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Texas Woman’s University hosts 8th annual Well Wednesday Community Health Fair April 1
More than 30 vendors will participate in the TWU Well Wednesday Community Health Fair.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Irving man recovers from doc-induced deep freeze
Austin Miller collided with a teammate while playing softball - and nearly died.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Gay List Daily’s must-do events: March 20-22, 2009
Groovin’ all week leads to a jam-packed weekend.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Plano-based Dr Pepper Snapple debuts zero-calorie sports drink made with all-natural sweetener
Rebiana comes from stevia. Come on, stevia, you know what I'm talking about.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Allen woman bitten by coyote while jogging
The attack occurred a couple of weeks ago in the Heritage Heights neighborhood.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Market Street to launch Nutritional Tag program in its six Dallas-Fort Worth locations
Including the store in Plano, set to open on April 1.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
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