As the holidays come around the bend, you may find yourself thinking more often about pecan pie, turkey, stuffing or Grandma’s homemade fudge. But is the sensation of a craving real ... or is food just something we think more about at certain times of the year?
According to Brett Wilkinson, a licensed dietitian (LD) at OU Health, cravings are...
It appears that Blake Jarwin is simply destined to remain a Cowboy.
The Tuttle native first walked on at Oklahoma State University as a blocking tight end who dabbled on special teams. By his junior season, he became a starter for Mike Gundy’s Cowboys and earned first-team All-Big 12 Conference recognition.
“I’ll cherish that time forever,” Jarwin says of his years...
Approximately six and a half million American women have endometriosis, according to the Office on Women’s Health, and many suffer with chronic pelvic pain, severe menstrual cramps and the physical and emotional toll of infertility.
“Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus, typically located on the walls of the...
Kathy McCracken knows what it’s like to have a chronically ill child and all the stress and work that comes with finding care.
That personal connection to specialty pediatric healthcare, coupled with experience working in community engagement and fundraising, are invaluable to her role as executive director for the Oklahoma Children’s Hospital Foundation (CHF).
“There is nothing in life as comforting...
It was a summer day years ago in Texas, and Aimee Hunter was visiting her grandmother on her farm. Grandma spent an hour making a potato salad for Hunter, using all ingredients grown just outside her door. Hunter took one look and blurted out “I don’t like potato salad!” Her grandma promptly burst into tears.
“So I tried a bite,”...
Of the fifty states, Oklahoma ranks No. 2 for the economic impact/gross domestic product of the horse industry – sitting at 0.64% with 252,700 horses, right behind Kentucky.
Within the sector, horse breeding – a science-focused effort on producing genetically superior horses – requires a large financial investment with, typically, a strong ROI. Foals are raised for racing, competition,...
When the temperature starts climbing during Oklahoma’s notable heat waves, a person’s thoughts turn to air conditioning, a vacation in cooler climates, and, of course, taking a dip in the pool.
Kathy Caviness of OKC’s Caviness Landscape Design and Mike Woods of Tulsa’s Fiesta Pools and Spas offer advice on making the dream of a backyard plunge a reality.
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Wet and wild fun is planned Aug. 31-Sept. 2 at OKC’s Riversport Rapids, with whitewater rafting, yard games, rides on the Big Water Bull and food from the Big Water Grill. Sundays are the perfect opportunity to head to Myriad Botanical Gardens in downtown OKC for the Twilight Concert Series starting Aug. 4 with Red Dirt music from Wight...
To escape the hustle and bustle of holiday stress, pop in to one of many sporting events around the state this month.
In Tulsa, the Oilers are keeping up with regular season hockey games at the BOK Center. Visit Dec. 2-3, 5, 9-10, 12 and 19 to cheer on the city’s team.
In OKC, the Thunder are swiftly working through the...
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