Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) belongs to a group of disorders referred to as cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs). With CTS, the cumulative wear and tear of a repetitive motion can cause injury to the upper extremity.…
Public health: Building healthy communities
This week celebrates National Public Health. Each day focuses on a theme. Monday was "Raising the Grade," to spark talks about the health of our nation and measures of good health. Tuesday was "Starting from Zip," …
An apple a day may not keep the doctor away, study says
CHICAGO - An apple a day doesn't necessarily keep the doctor away. That's according to proverb-busting research that found daily apple eaters had just as many …
'I'm exhausted, wiped out and so tired!' Part 2
Last week, we covered just a few of the reasons why someone could be so exhausted. This week, we will begin to shed light on the control we have over our ability to get our own energy up and moving.
Testosterone in men
The counterpart to the female menopause is called andropause (or the "male menopause"). Testosterone levels in men begins to decline with aging beginning in the early 30s, and by age 40 levels naturally decline by …
A sweet-and-sour dish that will have you ditching take-out
There is just something disgustingly delicious about sweet-and-sour chicken, that deep-fried, sugar-slathered staple of Asian take-out. That cloying sauce, tha…
On time
We invest our time everyday for a myriad of things: work, play and a constant litany of choices. Our time becomes our choices. Our choices then define our life. We see it play out so clearly in the rear view mirror…
A healthy update to the wilted spinach salad of the '70s
Remember the warm spinach salad? That hot bacon dressing, crumbles of blue cheese, crunchy nuts and those canned orange slices, all mounded over a bed of sligh…
Mini versus full tummy tuck; which option is right for me?
One of our most commonly sought after procedures following childbirth or weight loss is the abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a tummy tuck. People often inquire about the possibility of a "mini" tummy tuck. E…
Kris McIlvenna: The community's innkeeper
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'Totally normal'
CAMPO, Calif. (AP) - Moments after finishing a historic wintertime trek of the Pacific Crest Trail, Justin Lichter reassured bystanders the pale, desquamated l…
Kids and healthy eating
As a single parent, I struggle keeping my 9-year old son balanced with healthy food choices. Like many children, my child spends time eating between two homes and school. Tracking what he eats and how healthy it is…
What procedures and services are offered at Owsley Plastic Surgery?
At Owsley Plastic Surgery, we're focused on catering to each individuals needs. We offer a variety of surgical and non-invasive procedures to address cosmetic desires, medical requirements, combat aging, and addres…