Articles filed under Health
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Riding program marks 20 yearsOct 31, 2021 5:45 pm - Main Stay Therapeutic Riding Program, a nonprofit organization in Richmond, is celebrating 20 years of offering equine-related therapeutic activities to people with disa...
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Why instant foods aren't the time-savers we think they areOct 31, 2021 5:47 pm - Most people use prepackaged convenience foods to save time. But new research shows these fat- and sodium-laden foods aren't the time-savers you think they are. While it'...
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Finding a new twist on yogaOct 31, 2021 5:45 pm - Alternatives to traditional yoga include yoga in the buff, yoga with wine or chocolate and "doga" -- yoga for your dog. It's 10 o'clock on a Sunday morning at One Taste ...
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The dreaded rash: Is it an allergic reaction or something else?Oct 31, 2021 5:43 pm - The call came in from a family on an out-of-town vacation. I use the term vacation loosely since a long-distance trip with small children is often more of an adventure t...
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As you get older, there's a special massage for youOct 31, 2021 5:46 pm - We might have outgrown our ability to wear short skirts and stiletto heels, ride a Harley or catch a fly ball, but we never outgrow the need for a good massage. In fact,...
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Does zero trans fat really mean zero?Oct 31, 2021 5:43 pm - NEW YORK -- Stroll the aisles of any grocery store and you're sure to spot labels declaring "zero grams trans fat" on the front of snack foods, cookies and crackers. But...
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Oh, my aching packOct 31, 2021 5:45 pm - Aching shoulders. Sore backs. Tired legs. Yep, school's back in session. As suburban children pack their books into freshly bought school bags, health officials and sta...
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Cut back the drinking yourself -- or seek helpOct 31, 2021 5:43 pm - Q. My husband has been a beer drinker for approximately 40 years. He averages 96 cans a week. Can this drinking habit cause neuropathy, gout, impotence and diarrhea? He ...
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Going half the distance proves popularOct 31, 2021 5:43 pm - At 26.2 miles, marathons are a challenge for even the most experienced long-distance runner. That might explain why a number of new "half-marathons" are becoming popular...
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Links to lost Alzheimer's patientsOct 31, 2021 5:47 pm - It looks like a toy, but the bracelet locked around Bob Melnick's wrist gives his wife some peace of mind: If this Alzheimer's patient wanders off and gets lost, he's we...