Lifestyle
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Farm allergies: Have your spine checked
We've all seen the hay being cut in the fields and the hazy days that signal copious amounts of pollen in the air. To most of us, this signals that summer is in full swing.
Free class: Making Total Joint Replacement Surgery a success
A Total Joint Replacement Surgery can be a major milestone in someone's life. As in all things, the more you know, the better the outcome! First of all, having a successful total hip, knee or shoulder replacement c…
The high costs ofeating healthy - NOT!
Some people like to claim that eating healthier is more expensive. But, the true cost of eating lies in what it will cost you from a health standpoint. From this perspective, most of us cannot afford to NOT eat hea…
Pediatricians: Sports in heat OK with precautions
CHICAGO - Playing sports in hot, steamy weather is safe for healthy children and teen athletes, so long as precautions are taken and the drive to win doesn't t…
A better-than-butter summer corn
I love summertime. Even more than that, I love summer food.
Grower wines
One of the many recent trends in the wine industry has been the appeal of "Grower Champagne." This is champagne produced by the same folks that grow the grapes. We have tasted many great ones from LaSalle, Copinet …
Recognizing voices harder for people with dyslexia
WASHINGTON - Pick up the phone and hear, "Hey, what's up?" Chances are, those few words are enough to recognize who's speaking - perhaps unless you have dyslexia.
Fitness on 4th ready to help you reach goals
Walk through the doors at Fitness on 4th and see this is not just your ordinary gym. Inside you'll find a welcoming environment, experienced trainers ready to help you reach your fitness goals, full group fitness r…
A little fat gives salmon a lot of flavor
Though relatively high in fat - especially compared to most white fish - salmon is a great choice for a healthy diet.
Wine Rodeo 2011: The full story
As the judging continues and we get closer to fair week we are being asked more questions about the competition and the grand tasting. So here is all you need …
CDC: Strokes rise among pregnant women, new moms
Strokes have spiked in the U.S. among pregnant women and new mothers, probably because more of them are obese and suffering from high blood pressure and heart disease, researchers report.
Breast-feeding counselors can help
Justin English was hungry, but his tiny newborn mouth couldn't hold on to his mother's breast. For three days, his mother, Crystal English, tried to breast-fee…
Get rid of your back, neck pain now!
Every day activities such as playing with your children, working or participating in a sport should not be disrupted by pain. Back and neck pain can be troublesome to any lifestyle. Being hindered by pain is not on…
The garden doesn't need to causeaches, pains
As we really get going into the heat of summer, many of us backyard gardeners are finally reaping some benefits for our efforts, and are feeling the effects of those efforts as well! Just as we spend countless hour…
What to do with all those plums: Dry them!
What do you get when you mix holy water and prune juice? A religious movement. Yes, the poor prune has been the butt of jokes like this for decades. Well now thanks to some new research, prunes may have the last la…