Lifestyle
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Enjoy smoking with e-cigs
Electronic cigarettes were created by cigarette smokers who love to smoke and had no desire to quit - they just wanted to smoke healthier.
Vonn tough
Last year, Olympic bronze medal winner in the Super-G and four-time World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn sustained an injury in the Super-G Skiing World Championships in Austria, where she tore her right knee anterior c…
Success story
"Physical therapy has helped me stay active after surgery. It also gave me the knowledge of what I can do to keep my hip moving and get back on my feet. By the end of my physical therapy, I feel I am just about bac…
Do-ahead mashed potatoes to save time and sanity
One of the most stressful parts of hosting a large dinner party is figuring out how to time everything so all the food arrives at the table piping hot and at i…
Peace of mind in assisted living
One of the greatest aspects of living in an assisted living community is the perk of not having to sweat the small stuff, like household chores or maintenance. But assisted living can also help handle the bigger th…
Zeal Wellness is an all-in-one supplement
ENRICHES your body for optimal health with whole food concentrates. Zeal has a complete spectrum of nourishment from whole food concentrates that deliver the best nutrition nature has to offer. These natural botani…
Assumptions can be dangerous to investors
Every day of our lives, we make assumptions. We assume that the people we encounter regularly will behave in a manner to which we are accustomed. We assume that if we take care of our cars, they will get us to wher…
Is wine intimidating?
One of the most common things we hear from new customers at our shop goes something like this: "I really don't know much about wine, and I am going to a friend's home for dinner tonight, and they are really into wi…
Spinal disc problems
Approximately 20 percent of the population has back pain. For many decades, doctors believed that most back pain was caused by "slipped" or "torn" discs. We now know this is not true. Disc problems constitute only …
Babies with fussy stomachs
We are frequently consulted about how to handle babies who seem to have digestive challenges. They are spitting up frequently, fussy after or between meals, "colicky" or refluxing. Handling it appropriately can mak…
'Ask Me!' about cancer awareness
My mother, 88, recently had a tumor removed from her colon. Her nurse practitioner had recommended a colonoscopy after a speck of blood showed up in my mom's stool. I had mildly encouraged a colonoscopy to rule out…
Backpack misuse leads to chronic back pain
Back pain is pervasive among American adults, but a new and disturbing trend is emerging. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and the use of overweight backpacks is a…
What are the differences in hearing aids?
Are all hearing aids the same? Absolutely not!
Strep scorecard might help tell if you need a doc
Beans: They're not a fruit, but they are magical
As the weather has cooled off over the past few weeks, it is nice to take comfort in warm, savory foods that heat you to the core. Those cool, crisp salads that refreshed us in the summer are no more - it's time fo…