Lifestyle

Traveling with Siri

News Staff

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

When it comes to driving, I’ve always allowed my husband to take control of the wheel. Sitting in the passenger seat is so much easier than differentiating the brake from the gas pedal or driving between the lines, so I figure I’ve gotten the better end of that deal.

Out and About on Halloween

News Staff

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

Forney Messenger photojournalist Larry Golden captured some frightful sights around Forney on Halloween. Children and adults alike were treated to a wide array of spooky and not-so-spooky decorations last weekend, as they journeyed out to go trick-or-treating or visit various events in the area.

Peter Morgan Is Troop 339 Newest Eagle Scout

News Staff

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

Boy Scout Troop 339 recognized its most recent Eagle Scout, Peter Morgan, in an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony on October 25. Peter is the youngest of ten children of Frank & Dorothy Morgan of Forney.

Heart Attacks and Cholesterol: What You Need to Know

News Staff

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

StatePoint Did you know that 25 percent of the 805,000 heart attacks per year in the U.S. are recurrent heart attacks? The American Heart Association reports that once you’ve experienced a heart attack, your chances of having another one is higher.

Did you know? Mental Health

News Staff

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 8.8 million young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 report having a mental illness. Among those who reported such illnesses, 42 percent indicated their illness went untreated.

Take Your Dental Hygiene Routine to a New Level

News Staff

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

Patient volumes are hitting only 74 percent of prepandemic levels, according to the American Dental Association. With many people delaying dentist office visits, at-home oral care routines are more important than ever.

Hats Off To The Travel Bag

News Staff

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

It’s good to have the necessities when traveling. For some families that might mean Doritos and a good cheese dip, or maybe carrots and low fat-ranch. When my family travels, we always carry one staple with us: the blue toiletries bag.

Mesquite Offers Residents Free Mental Health Counseling And Referral Services

News Staff

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

The City of Mesquite has announced it is offering its residents access to free mental health counseling and referral services through a new partnership with the AZAR Foundation. Residents can call 833-298-9111 to schedule a virtual or in-person session for individuals, couples and groups.

The Relationship Between Exercise And Cancer

News Staff

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

Exercise benefits the body in myriad ways. Studies have shown that routine exercise can help people effectively maintain healthy weights, sleep better at night and have more energy throughout the day. But exercise also may play a role in preventing one of the world’s most deadly diseases.

We Visited the STATE FAIR OF TEXAS this year!

News Staff

Thu, 11/05/2020 - 00:00

One periodical labelled this event as “Faux FAIR Fun—Fill the gap this year with State Fair food and online activities.