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Fight depression with a change of focus
With the holidays behind us and winter still in full swing, many people feel the effects of the "winter blues" setting in. Last week, my daughter Lauren called me and made a comment about the gray skies, and asked …
Sciatica and you
Sciatica occurs when one experiences constant pain in the sciatic nerve, which extends through the entire lower part of the body, from the lower back to the buttocks and on down through the lower legs. The sciatic …
Seattle Seahawks: Derrick Coleman
The first legally deaf player in the National Football League offense, Derrick Coleman has battled a hearing impairment since age 3. He adapted by teaching himself to read lips at an early age, and now wears state-…
Losing weight is serious business
Most people who set out to lose weight approach it as a one-time, heavy-hit endeavor. Do this diet or that one with gusto, then go back to life as normal, or a modified "livable" diet for a while afterward. But wha…
Champagne, Cremant, Cava and Prosecco
The four main categories of sparkling wine from Europe have similarities and differences, so what is it that determines when a sparkling wine from France, Spain and Italy can be called by the names that are so fami…
A fresh take on the traditional seven-layer dip
Everybody seems enraptured by seven-layer dip. And not that it's bad, but it has been done. And done again. And again.
Do you suffer from overuse injuries?
Overuse injuries are distinct from such commonplace trauma injuries as sprains, strains, broken bones and concussions. They are specific to the parts of the body most used during the athletic endeavor. These body a…
Fibromyalgia and your neck
How can a spinal problem possibly contribute to your fibromyalgia symptoms? As with many disorders, especially pain, the nervous system is involved. The nervous system can get affected thorough structural changes i…
Make Super Bowl Sunday healthy
When the words Super Bowl Sunday are said, what comes to mind? How about Football, Family, Friends, and Food? It is estimated that the average avid football fan eats about a days' worth of calories (3,000) during t…
Does Hyaluronic acid really work?
In this week's column, I would like to take a look at an interesting substance called hyaluronic acid, which may have big benefits for those of us who struggle with joint pain, arthritis and connective tissue issue…
Muppets makeover aims to boost kids' health
Bert and Ernie jump rope and munch apples and carrots, and Cookie Monster has his namesake treat once a week, not every day. Can a Muppets mini-makeover improv…
Missing out and loving it
A snippet from a recent Associated Press article we ran in The Press really caught my attention.
Adjusting to your hearing aids
Learning to hear again is a big challenge for new users of amplification, if you haven't had proper counseling to help you through this adjustment period. For many, this time can be very overwhelming. With patience…
Energy drinks: Are they worth the risk?
The same pick-me-up that powers you through a boring afternoon meeting or late-night deadline could be silently setting your body up for some serious health problems. A 2013 report from the Substance Abuse and Ment…
Stroganoff and a burger
Hunkering down to watch sports on TV usually involves grabbing the traditional grub - chicken wings, sliders, nachos, that sort of stuff.