Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
CDC: Bread beats outchips as biggest salt source
ATLANTA - Bread and rolls are the No. 1 source of salt in the American diet, accounting for more than twice as much sodium as salty junk food like potato chips.
Are you one in a million?
It is estimated that half of American adults have at least one of the leading risk factors for heart disease: Smoking, hypertension or uncontrolled high cholesterol. By reducing these risks significantly, most of t…
Will a common drug lower Parkinson's risk?
Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that causes noticeable shaking and slowing of movement. While there is no cure, the condition may be managed with drugs such as levodopa, dopamine agonis…
Fibromyalgia: What is it and what can I do about it?
Fibromyalgia is characterized by muscle inflammation, pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, poor concentration/memory, headache and depression. Because these symptoms are often similar to other medical issues and not …
Veteran's disability benefits to be reviewed
Do you know someone who was discharged from the military with a medical discharge between Sept. 11, 2001, and Dec. 31, 2009? Was their combined rating 20 percent or less and not have been found eligible for retirem…
The hip bone's connected to the knee bone...
Since your entire body is one connected unit, have you ever thought about that knee pain you might be experiencing and how it might be a precursor to a body mechanic problem related to your back or hip. How can you…
A review of Woodhouse Wine Cellars
This past weekend we held a winemaker dinner and also a tasting with Woodhouse Wine Cellars and Jason Colyer. As retailers and as consumers we are always looking for a consistent producer of well priced and good wi…
How to detoxify our body's engine
The light went on. Is it 3,000 miles already? Seems like I just changed the oil in my car, how can it be time to change it again already? How many filters are in a car? We have a fuel filter, an oil filter, and on …
Senator's stroke shows they can hit the young, too
WASHINGTON - When a stroke hits at 52, like what happened to Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois, the reaction is an astonished, "But he's so young."
Are you struggling to take a breath?
We all know that breathing is a vital function, however many of us take that for granted.
A crowd-friendly taco bar fit for Super Bowl
Whenever I think of Super Bowl Sunday, I think of chili and guacamole and chips. And Ro-Tel cheese dip. And Frito pie.
Justify that daily java
A recent article in Nutrition/Diet News gives us "Java Junkies" a reason to continue with our daily dose of goodness. Many studies have shown that heavy coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing Type 2 Diabet…
The Skinny on Weight Loss: Part II
In my editorial "The Skinny on Weight Loss: Part I," I discussed some of the difficulties associated with weight loss including the enzyme regulation of fat storage and fat loss from the adipocytes (fat cells). I m…
What is your health score?
We are continuing from last week's article and want to help you evaluate your overall health score. Another way we do this is by checking blood pressure and the spine for any nervous system blockages. Is your blood…
How to open a bottle of wine
My feeling is that the choice of a wine opener or corkscrew is as personal as the choice of wine itself, and while the movement to screw caps (also known as a …