Health + Wellness

2025 Health & Wellness Guide: Tips from Houston's Experts

Navigate your 2025 wellness journey with tips from Houston’s leading health and fitness experts. Article by Memorial Lifestyle Staff Dr. Lauren Leavitt Amanecia Health   Why did you start working in the health and wellness space? I started working in the health and wellness space because I wanted to extend my expertise beyond the emergency room and provide patients with more personalized, preventative, and convenient care options. The idea of merging wellness with urgent care in a...

Travel

Mountain Magic

Wellness and Wilderness Come Together at Club Med Québec Charlevoix. Article by Gabi De la Rosa No matter the season, panoramic views of the St. Lawrence River from Club Med Québec Charlevoix are infinite - it's sometimes hard to tell where the earth ends and the sky begins. Nestled between the Charlevoix escarpment and the St. Lawrence River, the resort, which opened in 2021, is located just an hour outside Québec City. With the feel of the French Alps minus the much longer flight time...

Food + Beverage

Brunch Bliss

Unwind over brunch in Houston’s lively and flavorful dining scene. Article by Gabi De la Rosa Brunch in Houston is more than a meal—it's an experience that brings people together over shared plates of French toast, endless mimosas, and enough coffee to linger for hours. It's the best time of the week to relax, unwind, and enjoy delicious dishes with family and friends.   Across the city, brunch menus offer everything from fluffy biscuits and unique pastries to decadent French toasts and...

Health + Wellness

Pioneering Houston’s Skincare Solutions

Dr. Stephen Mahoney combines science and art to advance skincare in Houston Article by Allyson (Ally) Straczek | Photography by Photography courtesy of West Houston Dermatology Taking care of others runs in the family. Dr. Stephen Mahoney, founder and director of West Houston Dermatology Laser & Skin Care Center, grew up in a family caring for others. He watched his cardiologist father care for and treat so many Memorial residents at a time when apple pies and preserves were common holiday...