Lifestyles Videos

The most common stressors during the holidays are finances, memories of lost loved ones and too many activities, according to a study by Mental Health America. During the holidays, many Americans stray from their normal behaviors by over-committing, overeating or abusing alcohol or drugs. Today s episode from the video podcast series of the Health Matters at WorkTM program of Community Health Charities focuses on how to live a healthy lifestyle and signs of stress and stroke. The panel discussion features David Shern, CEO, Mental Health America, and James Baranski, CEO, National Stroke Association. Together, they provide information to help people better understand the warning signs and prevention measures that one can take to manage depression, stress or stroke

The Nutcracker ballet is being performed at the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium from Nov. 27 - Dec. 6. Penned in 1892 by famed Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker has long been part of Holiday tradition. Once again, the magnificent ballet makes its way back to the Alamo City, featuring Russian prima ballerina Marianna Ryzhkina of Moscow's famous Bolshoi Theatre Ballet for the Nov. 27-29 performances. The Nutcracker will be performed by the Metropolitan Classical Ballet under the direction of Alexander Vetrov and Paul Mejia in association with the San Antonio Metropolitan Ballet. Performances will be accompanied by the San Antonio Syphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Bernard Rubenstein.