Health + Wellness

Local Experience

Discover local gems, create memories, and embrace authentic community experiences. Article by Deborah Dove Body 20 - 926 Watters Creek Blvd, Allen, TX Maximize your time and strength with personalized, one-on-one strength training in 20 minutes.  Body20 uses an FDA-cleared electro-muscle stimulation suit, couple with low-impact technology to pack real results into a tech-driven, efficient workout experience. Haute Beauty Aesthetics - 241 Town Pl, Suite 101/103, Fairview, TX This...

Life + Culture

Restoring Hope, Rebuilding Lives

Treasured Vessels Foundation Gives Survivors a Safe Home to Heal Article by Saanavi Shah | Photography by Photography Courtesy of April Sapp Photography It began with a question. Alicia, a Collin County native thriving in the medical industry, kept hearing the Lord’s call: “What are you going to do with your hands?” One night, the whisper became unmistakable. “ You will build an aftercare facility for survivors of trafficking ." These words set Alicia on a four-year journey of...

Health + Wellness

The Secrets in Your Mouth

The Connection Between Oral Health and Wellness May Surprise You Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Zaharra Hemani Photography When getting an annual dental checkup, you might believe your dentist is focused on identifying cavities, cleaning plaque, or monitoring your gumline for recession. Well, think again. The connection between your mouth and your body is quite profound, and it takes a well-trained practitioner to uncover the secrets lurking in the darkness of your oral cavity.  ...

Health + Wellness

Diseases That Don’t Discriminate

Self-Awareness Is Key in Preventing Skin Cancers Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia Skin cancer is the great equalizer. People of all races, skin types, complexions, and ages are fair game and subject to the damaging effects of UV exposure. In fact, sun damage is a primary cause of skin aging and an integral risk factor for skin cancer. The two most common categories of skin cancer are melanoma and non-melanoma. The two prevalent types of skin...

Professional Services

Have You Had Your Tech Check-Up?

Healthy Practices to Secure Your Online Environment Article by Bryce Washam | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia Health isn’t just limited to our bodies. Everything from governments to companies to organizations can have health metrics. We follow good hygiene, such as brushing our teeth every day, to maintain physical health. Computers and networks also require ongoing good hygiene practices to secure the online environment. Good cyber hygiene involves systems, controls, and...

Arts + Culture

Beyond the Body

How Somatic Movement and Dance Movement Therapy Support Whole-Person Well-Being Article by Averly Burns | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Erin Price I didn’t just discover somatic movement in a dance studio. I found it years into performing, during a period when stress felt louder than my own thoughts. As someone who grew up expressing myself through performing, I understood movement as art, yet I had never understood movement as communication. Of course, your body is the most...

Education

The Pharmacists of Tomorrow

Students Gain Hands-on Experience Through Allen’s Pharmacy-Focused CTE Track Article by Saanavi Shah | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Allen ISD The air is quiet, broken only by the click-clack of a pill-counting tray and a hushed, professional voice. “Can you confirm the date of birth?” A “pharmacist” in a white coat leans in, squinting at a prescription, checking it twice. The room carries the focused intensity of a real pharmacy, where a single mistake is not an option. But this...

Health + Wellness

Little Hearts of Hope

Helping Kids Cope Through Creativity, Comfort, and Connection Article by Little Hearts of Hope | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Little Hearts of Hope Little Hearts of Hope, a faith-based 501(c)(3), has been serving children ages 4-14 since 2014. Founded by Kerri Steele, a mom of three who lost her husband to cancer, the nonprofit was born from a deeply personal mission: to help children navigate the emotional toll of a parent's or sibling’s cancer diagnosis—and to equip parents with...

Arts + Culture

Artist of the Month

Santa Bill Brings Joy to Kids of All Ages Article by Deborah Dove | Photography by Fredshots Photography After retiring from the restaurant industry, Bill Wash channeled his energy into playwriting with his son and building sets for Allen Contemporary Theatre. That led to his most rewarding role to date—playing Santa. How did you become Santa? “In 2023, Traci Markel, with the Village at Allen, contacted me, looking for a Santa for their tree lighting. I appeared at the lighting, then word...

Shopping

Holiday Candle Creations

Create the Perfect Personalized Scented Gift This Christmas for Yourself or Loved Ones Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia The power of scent is often our most underutilized sense. Scents carry information that travels directly via our olfactory nerve to the limbic system, which is the part of the brain responsible for emotions and memories. This is why the smell of home-baked cookies in upstate New York may transport you to your childhood home in...