Betty Murray

The Exercise and Sleep Connection

By Betty Murray Trouble sleeping at night? Surprisingly, all your tossing and turning may be because you aren’t getting enough exercise. There’s still plenty of research to be done on the exact relationship between sleep and exercise, but several studies suggest exercise is just what is needed to cure insomnia (or improve sleep at least). One […]

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5 September Superfoods

By Betty Murray It may still be hot outside, but fall is just days away. As the seasons change, so do the fresh foods that are in season. Many of these vegetables and fruits pack a powerful punch, which is why they’ve been dubbed “superfoods.” These five foods are so rich in nutrients, their health benefits

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6 Stress Signs You Can’t Miss

By Betty MurrayIt’s easy to ignore the signs of burnout between work, caring for your family and keeping up with the expectations of family and friends. But a stress-related meltdown isn’t just bad for your mental health it’s bad for your physical health as well. It can lead to emotional disorders, hypertension and heart problems,

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How to Stay Hydrated in 100+ Heat

By Betty Murray Water is essential for health and wellness, but staying hydrated in 100+ degree heat isn’t easy. There are serious health consequences of dehydration, including: heat exhaustion, heat stroke and in extreme cases, death. Don’t assume you can do without drinking water, and plenty of it. The good news is that dehydration can be

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Start Thanksgiving Off Right by Participating in the Turkey Trot

By Betty Murray No better way to start your Thanksgiving Day than with a little exercise! Join thousands of other Dallas residents in the 2012 Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot in Downtown Dallas. This is the largest Thanksgiving Day event of its kind in the country. Last year, more than 38,000 men, women and

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Plan a Gluten-Free Thanksgiving with These Tips

By Betty Murray Gluten-free diets are more common today than ever. An ever-increasing number of restaurants now accommodate gluten-free diets with special menus and grocery stores have added entire sections stocked full of gluten-free foods. Some individuals are on a gluten-free diet for medical reasons, including celiac disease or a gluten allergy or gluten sensitivity, while

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Reduce Stress with HeartMath Heart-Focused Breathing

By Betty Murray When the stress and anxiety sets in, how do you cope? Exercise, food, alcohol, sleep, meditation — all of these are common coping mechanisms for stress. Many of these are not however healthy methods of coping with stress. If you turn to food or alcohol to reduce stress, you are setting yourself up

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More Healthy Fall Foods

By Betty Murray Daylight Savings Time has ended, Halloween is now behind us and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. With the cooler fall temperatures come some of my favorite fall vegetables. Many people equate fall holidays with weight gain, but there are a number of fall foods that are healthy and rich in nutrients. As

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