Here’s a stat that might surprise you. Only one out of every three people who go out to test drive a car know what they want ahead of time, and more than half of all test drivers buy the first car they take for a spin. People are actually more likely to try on two or three pairs of shoes than test drive two or three cars before bringing one home. But the truth is that there is more difference between pretty much any two cars than there is between a couple of average pairs of

Picture it. The year was 1970. Elvis Presley visited President Richard Nixon in the White House. Vietnam War protests raged. The Beatles broke up. PBS began broadcasting. And, on April 22, just five days after Apollo 13 splashed down safely, the first Earth Day celebration took place (though the original Earth Day was more of a series of anti- pollution demonstrations than a celebration). EARTH DAY TRIVIA THAT’S FAR FROM TRIVIA • Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson

Whether it’s the smell of pine trees, the sound of crashing waves, or the feeling of grass beneath bare feet, the natural world has the power to calm and refresh us. It’s what Henry David Thoreau called “the tonic of wildness.” In Japan, the practice of forest bathing—reconnecting with nature by spending time in the woods—is even part of the national health program. While there’s no replacement for the genuine deep breaths of the great outdoors, we can get some of the same be

Sure, wrinkles are just part of the aging process, and yeah, we should probably learn to live with it! But if we aren’t necessarily ready to... fully embrace them, there are at least a few things we can do to minimize their appearance. Wrinkles happen when collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin begin to break down and lose their ability to keep the skin’s surface smooth and firm. Certain things exacerbate and increase the number of wrinkles appearing on our faces, including a

Knock knock, it’s the great outdoors calling! With the weather warming up and the trees starting to show some cheeky green, it’s tempting to go out and snap some pics. A walk in the park? The first BBQ of the season? Taking up kayaking? The list of outdoor adventures to document goes on. You don’t have to be a professional photog to give yourself a glamour shot on a beautiful day, but nothing can ruin a springtime selfie like a dull or crooked smile. Thankfully, there are pro

You may be familiar with the old adage, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” With that wisdom in mind, here are some preventive measures favored by sports medicine experts at Johns Hopkins University and the New England Baptist Hospital. Plan and prepare. Before starting an exercise routine, get your doctor’s approval. Next, especially if you’re trying something new, learn the proper techniques for your sport or activity. Working with a personal trainer or signi

It’s already April, and many of us who have largely hibernated during the winter are again venturing outside to engage in our favorite forms of exercise and rec- reation. Unfortunately, no matter what you’re up to, there’s always the risk of injury. Fortunately, a little awareness can help keep you both active and injury free. As we all get outdoors this month, we’re taking a look at some of the more popular forms of exercise in Texas—and some of the most common afflictions t

A recent book release has spurred conversations regarding good versus God. Decades ago, my wise mother warned me, “Good is the enemy of best.” Her advice rings in my ears from time-to-time as I prayerfully consider choices in my life. Last year was a challenging one. My family and I endured the loss of several puppies in one of our litters, the death of our beloved almost 11-year old Goldendoodle, and a substantial financial set-back as well. Personally, I continued to deal w

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