Go Play Outside
Warmer weather is always on its way, no matter that the sky looks like hammered gunmetal and the backyard is a cool shade of brown. This year, after months of quarantine and social distancing, getting out in the yard…
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Get Your Sweat On
It’s January. First of all, Happy New Year and, if I may say so, good riddance to 2020! We’ve been hunkered down for 10 months now, and although vaccines are being distributed and given, we’re still experiencing challenges brought…
A Prostate PSA
Retired firefighter Andre Head was well aware that his father was a prostate cancer survivor, and he knew that Black men are more at risk for the disease. But it was easy to put it out of his mind…
Thinking Outside the Gym
Another day… another run… down the same streets, past the same houses, with neighborhood views you’ve completely memorized. If your workouts are feeling all-too-predictable these COVID days, a new class guided by a skilled instructor could add more variety…
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At-Home Workout Routine with Jermelle and Kandyce Cudjo
After a successful career in the NFL where he played for the St. Louis Rams, the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions and New York Giants, Lawton native and University of Central Oklahoma standout Jermelle Cudjo and his wife, Kandyce,…
It's All in the Genes
Medical advances in custom care
A Race to Fight Cancer
Melanoma survivor Lynn Knippers discusses her cancer battle and encourages participation in the annual ACS Run For Hope July 20.
The Green Wave
One year after Oklahomans voted to legalize the use of medicinal marijuana, a new industry is thriving – and expanding into areas beyond the plant itself.
Matters of the Mouth
The Oklahoma Dental Association’s Dr. Shannon Griffin talks about Mission of Mercy and the advancement of dental health.
Find Fitness in Fringe Sports
Trying a new activity is good for your mental and physical health, so while it might be a bit surprising to find these sports flourishing in Oklahoma, they might be right in your wheelhouse.
The Natural Touch for Self-Care
Natural products from lotions to fragrances in conscientious self-care that are perfect for a season of renewal.
Life-Saving Cancer Screenings
Medical experts – and a grateful survivor – share insights on screening procedures that can be the early answer for colorectal cancer.
Mental Health 101
Fitness is a great resolution, but it shouldn’t be just about diet and exercise. Here are some minor changes you can make to get major mental improvements.
Mental Wellness in 2019
Good mental health is a tremendous boost to quality of life, and the good news is that it is attainable. Here’s what to know to make a balanced, thriving mindset.
Dealing With Holiday Stress
Mercy’s Natalie Kurkjian offers expert advice for coping with the season’s stressors.
Aging by the Numbers
Dr. Laura Miles offers expert advice for maintaining your health, and what to watch for in each decade of life.
Fitness in the 405
The OKC metro is increasingly well supplied with varied, interesting possibilities – both indoors and out – to stay active while genuinely enjoying the ride.
Truths About Beauty Serums
A skincare expert explains why a few quality serums can be superior to a drawer filled with lotions.
Health on the Cheap
The future before us is as pristine as the calendar; ready to make a fresh start for your health and yourself? Try these cost-efficient ways to get moving toward improved fitness.
Best Doctors
Excerpted from the Best Doctors in America® 2015-2016 database, these are the 185 physicians in the Oklahoma City area, as chosen by their peers.
A New-ish You for 2017
What better time than the new year to put your best face and body forward? This summary of cosmetic procedures recommended by area aestheticians should help you get your mojo back.
The Secret Dirty Shaft
Lauren Hammack’s humorous explanations of how Secret Santa and Dirty Santa can each leave the office with one big loser.
Success for the Season
From professional advice on bracing yourself to suggested prep work to ideas on leaving it all behind, here are some top tips for this busy season.
The Out-of-Bounds-House
Lauren Hammack’s humorous revelation that you can’t go home again, and why that can be that’s a good thing for hygiene.
