Healthy Living

Ask the Doctor

Avoid Certain Foods While Taking Blood Pressure Medication? Q. I was just diagnosed with high blood pressure. I heard that I should avoid certain foods while taking my medicine. Is this true? And if so, ... more

Living Green - Hazardous Waste Around the House

In a society of modern convenience, the easiest thing to do with a household item that is past its prime, such as a half empty can of old paint or a used fluorescent light bulb, is simply to toss it in ... more

by Mike Haskew

Children's Health - Teens and Drugs

Adolescence is the healthiest physical time of life. Adolescents in general are stronger, faster, more disease resistant and have better reaction times than the rest of us. Unfortunately, adolescents also ... more

by Thomas L. Cory, Ph.D.

Men's Health - Embracing Male Pattern Baldness

Each hair follicle has a life-cycle of its own, and at any given time, about 90 percent of the hair on your head is in a growing mode. The other 10 percent is in a resting mode. After about four months, ... more

by Judith P. Nembhard

Mature Living - Lifelong Learning for a Vibrant Later Life

The old saying “use it or lose it” applies to our brain, our muscles and our relationships. Nancy Merz Nordstrom, an expert on lifelong learning and author of Learning Later, Living Greater: ... more

by Marcia Swearingen

Fitness - Hiking for Health

  With summer in full swing, outdoor physical activities become even more appealing. One great choice is hiking, which is one of the simplest and most affordable forms of exercise. Essentially, ... more

by Mandy Hughes Jackson

Nutrition - Spices, A Boost for the Body and the Palate

The term antioxidant has become more than just a buzzword in our community. We are encouraged to consume antioxidants because of their power to prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease and premature ... more

by Julianne Hale