Erica Cardenas

Happy holidays! The season is in full swing and while that means a lot of great things like family gatherings, holiday parties, tasty meals and shopping, it can also mean lots of stress. Blah! I don't know about you, but doesn't it seem that every year it's the same reoccurring pattern? We get extra...

The holidays are upon us and festivities (and gift-giving) often include decadent food and drink. But what about rethinking the routine of giving cookies and sweets and consider giving gifts that promote healthy habits? On this month's episode of "Your Health", we're talking healthy gift ideas and stopped by one of my very favorite places...

On this month's episode of "Your Health" we talk about cancer awareness and the importance of keeping yourself healthy. And this is where The Joy Bus Diner comes in. Tucked away in a cozy little shopping plaza in Phoenix, this unique eatery is sharing hope and joy, one meal at a time, through the...

Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I need a vacation from my vacation?" I'm pretty sure most of us have been in that boat after returning home from what was supposed to be a relaxing trip. Turns out a 'wellness vacation' is possible to achieve and in this month's episode of "Your Health", we...

Ahhh yes, my first pair of eyeglasses. I was eight years old and in the fourth grade when I began wearing prescription glasses. I still remember going with my mom to the eyeglass store to pick them out, I was so excited. Those pink plastic frames with tiny purple hearts in each corner opened...

I was born and raised in Arizona and without a doubt my favorite season growing up was summer. Ice cream, watermelon and substantial tan lines...all words that come to mind when I think of my childhood summers. But most of all, summer always meant countless hours at the public pool, the place I loved...

  A recent study shows babies who are breastfed score higher on cognitive tests and have 20 percent more "white matter" in their brains - that's the part of the brain that communicates with other parts of the body. This, among other factoids on the numerous benefits of breast milk, is what inspired me to nurse...