A Daily Ritual of Self-Care
Building the Perfect Skincare & Makeup Bag for Your Teen By Dora Vera, Owner, The Look Beauty Studio As a mother, you want to set your teen up for success in every way—including how they care for themselves. While skincare and makeup are often seen as just beauty routines, they can be so […]
Renewal, Regeneration & Vitality
Unlocking the Power of Springtime Transformation in You! By Bill Murphy, MD, Medical Director, Turquoise Springs Medical Spa I love Spring!! It is my favorite time of year. The season is symbolic and an expression of renewal and return to vitality of the natural world around us. In fact, I anxiously anticipate the […]
Oral Cancer
Early Detection and Prevention By Dirk P. DeKoch, DDS, Alamo Heights Dental What is Oral Cancer? Oral cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that begins inside the mouth. Approximately 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year, and about 10,000 will die from oral cancer this year. As with […]
IVF 101
By Dr. Courtney Failor Starting a family is an exciting journey, but for the one in six couples facing infertility, it can be a challenging, overwhelming experience. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), provide hope and help to individuals and couples who are struggling to conceive. IVF is […]
Brain Science and Female Hormones
How They Shape Mood, Cognition, and Well-Being By Sunita Punjabi, PhD Hormones are mighty chemical messengers that influence nearly every system in the body, including the brain. In women, fluctuating hormone levels—particularly estrogen and progesterone—play a critical role in cognitive function, mood regulation, and overall mental well-being. Understanding the relationship between female hormones […]