It’s time to get acquainted with Harker Heights/Killeen seniors who will be featured once a month in the Evening Star. The term “Senior Citizen” only applies to calendar years and certainly not to those seniors who have a “joie de vivre” and participate in the life of their community. This week it’s PETE and ARLYS HILLIARD, who are honest to goodness native Killeenites, but have lived in Harker Heights for eight years.

Family doctors still made house calls when Arlys was born at home and there was no hospital in Killeen. Pete was born in the country north of Killeen, which is now part of Ft. Hood. He and his family had to move in to Killeen when then Camp Hood purchased the land from them.   Read more...

(StatePoint) With warmer weather upon us, it’s time for outdoor activities, family barbecues and summer clothes. It’s the season where you want to feel good enough to have fun while maintaining a healthy and balanced digestive system. Disruptive digestive issues like bloating or upsets can impact all aspects of daily life, and a balanced digestive system can easily be obtained with natural solutions like the foods and supplements you choose.   Read more...

(ARA) - When it comes to healthful aging, a preventive approach is the key to success. By implementing some simple healthy habits today, we can achieve a healthier future. “Our bodies’ health -- particularly as we age -- requires that we take precautionary measures to strengthen ourselves,” explains Donnica L. Moore, MD, women’s health expert and advocate, and editor in chief of Women’s Health for Life (DK 2009).   Read more...