Health & Wellness Blog

Are you struggling with losing weight, suffering from body issues and being fed up with diet fads that promise a thinner you and just don’t work? You’re not alone. According to DoSomething.org, a global organization for young people, 91% of women are unhappy with their bodies and resort to dieting to gain the “perfect” physique. The truth of the matter... read more

There are many things Texas is known for; tacos, BBQ, football, its size and the insufferable heat. Texas reluctantly claims the throne to being one of the hottest states. With that title is also the damaging UV sunlight rays that pummel the region. Get in touch with Uptown Medical Wellness & Anti-Aging Center to ask us about how the Time... read more

Nowadays, all one has to do is scour the Internet for weight loss/muscle gain therapies or diet fads to find pages and pages of results on Google. One of the many results they might find is information on Human Growth Therapy, a popular “Anti-Age” therapy that emerged in the early 1990s. It seems that, at the time, everyone wanted in... read more

June is just around the corner, which means it’s time to bust out your flip-flops, shorts, sleeveless shirts and sunglasses. Summertime means afternoons by the pool, picnics in the park, barbecues in the backyard and walks on the beach. But most of all, summer means sun – lots of it! During the summertime, your skin is exposed to large amounts... read more

Whether it’s summer, spring or fall, looking young and healthy year-round will always have benefits for your body and self esteem. Healthy skin boosts our confidence while at the same time protecting us from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Yet, every day, our bodies are bombarded with toxins thanks to poor eating habits, the environment (with various factors such as pesticides... read more

Low testosterone levels can be a hindrance to the aging man. The affliction, referred to as hypogonadism, can be the reason for a variety of symptoms, including weight gain, low libido and mood changes. It’s important for men to keep tabs on their physical and mental health as they get older. z If you are noticing a difference in your... read more

Summer is almost here, but don’t dread the day you’ll bust out your bikini. Okay, so you haven’t even started a workout routine and can’t seem to put down the donuts in the break room. It’s never too late to get started! You still have a couple of months to make it work. Uptown Medical Wellness and Anti-Aging Center has... read more

Changes in your body are expected through the aging process, especially with the skin. While Botox can treat fine lines and acne medication can help eliminate pimples, hyperpigmentation remains a difficult condition to treat. If you’re tired of using expensive makeups to cover up those irritating marks, maybe it’s time you do something about them. Find out more about getting... read more

You made the resolution to lose weight this year and were off to a good start. The first two months of 2016 were filled with sweaty afternoons at the gym and early morning runs at Bill Schupp Park. But after two months, you’ve slacked on your daily workout routine. It’s now spring and your after work hours are now spent... read more