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Community Thanks October 30, 2016
Michael Ward: Creative lessons, learning opportunities for students
Michael Ward has been on the board of directors of the Excel Foundation for more than 10 years and doesn’t see himself leaving anytime soon.
Don't be foolish with the fuel
It’s been said a thousand times and it surely rings true: Getting old is not for the faint of heart. Nature is working against us, and sometimes it seems takin…
Having a licensed nurse on staff saved my mom's life!
Independent and assisted living communities exist to promote a safe and vibrant environment for residents. Having a nurse on staff can save lives. Licensed nurses are trained professionals that know first-hand the …
Big wineries versus small wineries
Which is better big or small? The answer when it comes to production sizes of wineries like most things in life is complicated. The most accurate response is it depends. And the most important determining factor in…
Osteoporosis and you?
The statistics are daunting. How is it possible that 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone mineralization and 60 percent of them are over 50 years old.
Sleep better and lose weight
Are you struggling to lose weight? Many research studies have been done recently that link lack of hours of sleep or poor quality sleep to weight gain. There are several things your body uses to signal you to eat m…
Add a little spice to your life!
If meal planning starts to feel a little dull, try adding a little spice to your life! Not only will it spice up your dishes with flavor, but some herbs and spices will work simultaneously to spice up your health. …
Trick or treat?
Sugar related diseases continue to rise. Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, stroke, arthritis, infertility, gallbladder and liver diseases, respiratory disorders, sleep apnea, insomnia, …
Asher: Students learn about themselves through art
Pamela Asher’s classroom is busy, but in a calm way. Everyone is focused on their projects, adding small details here and there to sculptures, prints or drawin…
Community Thanks October 23, 2016
Six big mistakes at the gym
With the weather turning to a wintry mix of wet and cold, many of us will start our seasonal migration back to the gym.
Use it or lose it
While runners, joggers and walkers strive to remain stumble-free during their exercise, I recently stumbled upon something that puts the importance of exercise…
Chronic pain and depression
Pain serves an important function in our lives. When you suffer an acute injury, pain warns you to stop the activity that is causing harm and tells you to take care of it.
The cost of eating 'bad' food
As I write today, I am saddened. My sweet dog is in the veterinarian hospital, struggling for life. At 6 years old, it is not expected. She ate a mushroom or something moldy and has mycotoxicosis, and her tremors a…