Study: Flavored small cigars popular with kids

ATLANTA - Small cigars flavored to taste like candy or fruit are popular among teens, according to the first government study to gauge their use.

Start the day with Tai Chi, Qigong

Over the past few years I have written so on many different health and fitness subjects it really becomes challenging to find points of interest for such a wide audience. I am a big fan of yoga and the fact that I …

Who is your mentor? Will you be one?

According to the New York Daily News, at least 40 percent of college graduates are unemployed or underemployed. For the mother of a college student, this is quite a disturbing thought. How will our children have th…

Sleep disorders

If you are having a difficult time sleeping, you are not alone. It is estimated that 80 million Americans suffer from insomnia. It can affect every aspect of your life, from your job and relationships to your compe…

Physical therapy promotes healthy living

October is National Physical Therapy Month, but the positive effects of physical therapy can be seen year-round.

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 the injury and tells you to take care of it.

Ethical issues as scientists peek into baby genes

The positives of pets

Many people consider pets to be part of their family, so when an individual makes the choice to live in an assisted living community, it's only natural that they'll want to bring their pet along. Luckily, many comm…

Terroir: The good parts and the not-so-good parts

Terroir is defined as the set of special characteristics of the geography, geology and climate of a certain place that interact with the genetics of a plant, influencing the flavors of that plant. In short, it is w…

Don't toss those pumpkin seeds - snack on them! Healthy halloween snack mix

New York City has a zillion charms, but it may not be the ideal place to celebrate Halloween. Here's the problem - where do you display your jack-o'-lantern if you live in an apartment building with no porch?

Physical therapy isn't just for adults

When thinking of physical therapy, most would think of the adults and the conditions that require care. There is another group of individuals that could find a great benefit from physical therapy as well: children.…

Spinal Decompression Treatment

Spinal Decompression Treatment is non-invasive and provides gentle decompression of the disc through the use of a decompression table. You are strapped to the table so that as it moves, it applies a distraction for…

What's Ahead October 19, 2013

First Harvest Run Invitational: 1 p.m., Hayden Canyon (Government Way, a block north of Lancaster). Features five age-modified races for kindergartners through sixth-grade. The longest race, for the oldest kids, is…