Lifestyle
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Cholesterol controversy: Part II
What about eating cholesterol making your cholesterol go up? That was debunked clear back in the 1990s, yet it is still perpetuated. According to a report from the Harvard School of Public Health, "The amount of ch…
Women on 'drug holiday' for bone loss should be tested
Milestone Announcements July 27, 2014
Fondra Magee: 'Look for the blessings'
Fondra Magee recalls the first time her family attended a diabetes advocacy event.
Health officials: Food label changes don't go far enough
WASHINGTON - Nutrition facts labels on food packages list ingredients and nutrient levels, but they don't tell consumers outright if a food is good for them.
Boston foundation seeking New York City Marathon runners
BOSTON (AP) - A foundation named in honor of an 8-year-old boy who died in the Boston Marathon bombings is seeking charity runners for the New York City Marathon.
Wellness through juicing and blending
I am very happy to see that our area is getting more and more options for getting juicing and healthy blending on the go.
Mixed reviews for healthier school fare
BOSTON - Bean burgers, peanut butter substitutes and pre-sliced vegetable packets were on the menu Monday as school lunchroom managers from around the country sampled offerings in a hunt for fare that will meet str…
A tuna sandwich by way of Mediterranean bruschetta
Sometimes the last thing you want to do at the end of a long hot summer day is turn on the oven and make a meal. So here's a delicious solution that requires n…
Strengthen your 'Achilles hips'
Fabulous legs, that is what all of my lady athletes have this summer! They have "buns of steel" and great looking calf muscles. They all wonder why they have such developed booties and I tell them because that is w…
2014 crop preview
Each year about this time we start to get feedback from growers and winemakers around the Western U.S. about how the wine grape crop is looking as we get to mid-summer. While much can still transpire in the vineyar…
Before doctors check your vitals, check out theirs
Fibromyalgia: Exerciseis essential
Fibromyalgia (FM) is now considered a central nervous system (CNS) disorder rather than a musculoskeletal condition. FM is managed best from a balance of different approaches including chiropractic adjustments, sof…
They're not just nursing homes anymore
Nursing homes have become a standard form of care for the elderly and the incapacitated. Nearly 6 percent of older adults are sheltered in these facilities. Nursing homes have been known by many names. You may have…
Easy steak and cheese pasta
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