Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services is offering free flu shots through their seasonal flu vaccine clinics. These clinics are walk-in/drive through and are offering the shots for free to residents who are either under or uninsured. Recipients of the vaccine must be 6 months or older. For those individuals with mobility impairments such as wheel chairs,... [Read more...]

Now that the weather is warming up, it’s going to be that time to get outside and have as much fun in the sun as possible.  Everyone loves the summer weather, but it’s important to have fun and be safe at the same time.  Whether you’re going to the park to throw the Frisbee around or you’re headed to the beach to soak up some rays, there are smart steps... [Read more...]

Spring is here and that means that summer is fast approaching. So its time to get those beach bods in shape. If you need some help in getting that perfect summer beach bod; look no further than the club room of your home at The Remington. The Diet Center will be hosting an event in the club room tomorrow May 11, from 5:30 to 7:30.  The Diet center, with their... [Read more...]

Austin's annual Free Day of Yoga has been taking place every year since 1999-- usually around Labor Day. But it's proven to be so popular that organizers are making it a semi-annual affair by adding a Spring Event. The 2011 Free Day of Yoga Spring Event is almost upon us. It happens in studios across Austin on Saturday, March 5. It's your chance to... [Read more...]

Are you aware of the benefits of Yoga? There are so many. Not only does yoga help the physical but it also stimulates your mental well being. According to WebMd, yoga helps with improving your flexibility, strength and posture. It is also a great help to managing stress. Among the most important benefits of yoga is how it helps medical conditions like heart... [Read more...]

Sometimes we all have to put in some extra time at work. But too much of that can have a bad effect on your health. Medical science has the data to prove it. A recent article on WebMD describes a study in the UK that followed British civil servants for about ten years. The subjects who worked three or more hours of overtime a day showed a 60%... [Read more...]

It's a long weekend, the first we've had in a while. And it's the unofficial start to summer. Which means... It's time to break out the sunscreen. You'll need it as you lounge by the pool here at the Remington. And when you're picking out some sunscreen, we all know that the higher the SPF rating, the better. Right? Wrong. It's not quite that... [Read more...]

I love me my chili peppers. I love that exciting sweat that breaks out when I've been eating jalapeños. It always starts at my hairline, the the back of my neck, and then the lovely and addictive discomfort of the heat warms my whole body. Mmmm. And not only am I enjoying the bliss of pepper overload, apparently. I'm getting quite a few health benefits. ... [Read more...]

When it comes to showering, I'm a wash cloth man. My wife prefers those nylon poofy things. Poufs, I think they're called. It took me a while to get used to using one, but I did immediately like the pleasant scratchy feel. And you'd think, being made of nylon, those things would have a long life. Not so, according to Apartment Therapy. Some experts... [Read more...]

We have all heard the saying, when in a fight, it is best to walk away. What if this was the best policy for more than just anger? We all lead incredibly stressful lives so why not start exercising to relieve stress. Walking is awesome exercise, so turn on some tunes and go for a walk. Here are some of my favorite power walking tunes. 1. Everybody Dance Now:... [Read more...]

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