Holidays aren’t the only time to enjoy pumpkin bread. This recipe, lightly adapted from Julia Turshen’s “What Goes with What,” will satisfy sweet cravings with more than empty calories. Canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling, which contains other ingredients) is chock-full of fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients. Since it’s naturally sweet, it can replace some […]
This one-bowl vegetarian dish adapted from Clarissa Stanton’s new cookbook, “Seriously, So Good,” is so filling and flavor-packed that it’s hard to believe it’s good for you. And it’s a snap to assemble. Toss together chickpeas and veggies with a little olive oil and seasonings. Then roast them on a sheet pan while you blend […]
Near the end of his 27-year career as a sheriff’s deputy, Mike knew he was dangerously overweight. The job’s stress, long hours, and a pair of work-related injuries had slowly packed 218 pounds onto his 5’9” frame. But it took “tough love” from a friend and fellow officer to get him to do anything about […]
CLAIRE ARREDONDO LEMONS Age: 59 Certifications: Certified Personal Trainer; Expert Rating, Certified Functional Specialist with the Functional Aging Institute AHA CPR Certified How long have you lived in Corpus Christi? I have lived in Corpus Christi since 1988 (35 years), but I was born and raised in Sonora, Texas, and attended college at Angelo State […]
Was it Freud who said we can’t get through the day without telling ourselves seven little lies? Or was it a magazine quiz we read in the dentist’s office? Doesn’t matter! The point is: We all love to tell ourselves “harmless” fibs to avoid doing something we know we “should” do. It’s easier than confronting […]
Occupation: YPB Administrative Assistant TAMUCC Student – Finishing a Bachelor’s in Psychology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Age: 25 Interests Are: Pursuing a healthy and enriching lifestyle has always been a priority of mine. My father grew up on a farm and told fond memories of fresh food and living simply, which he carried on […]
Age: 56 Maureen Charleston, AHA, CPT – FAS YPB Certified Personal Trainer & Functional Aging Specialist Attended Del Mar College and Our Lady of the Lake University Occupation: Montessori Educator Head of School @ MSCC for 31 years Doterra Wellness Advocate Wedding Officiate My Interests Are: As the Queen of Crafting, I create windchimes, fiber […]
Here are more questions we’re often asked about exercise after age 50. Let us know of any other questions you have! We are happy to answer them. Question: Older people don’t need to lift weights, right? Answer: Wrong! Resistance training is ESSENTIAL for everyone as we age, for many reasons that are indisputable. Humans start to lose […]
IF YOU LOVE TO WORK WITH PEOPLE, ARE EXTREMELY ORGANIZED, WANT TO BE A PART OF AN INCREDIBLE TEAM, AND ARE “DETAIL-ORIENTED” IS YOUR MIDDLE NAME, THEN WE WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU! Dear Prospective Client Happiness Specialist, We’re looking for the perfect person to join our team as a “Client Happiness Specialist!” We’re looking to […]
If you still think physical exercise is only good for the body, then check out this latest research that adds to the evidence about mental health. The Journal of American Medical Association’s Psychiatry journal just published an analysis of 15 studies involving 190,000 people to learn more about how exercise lowers depression. Here are some key findings: […]
