Study: Yoga or therapy may help back pain
If you suffer from chronic low back pain, you might be desperate for some sort of solution to the debilitating condition. Chronic low back pain is a…
Category: Seasonal
Marching bands treat fans to pageantry
One reward for college football fans who loyally attend games: The marching band. Although they are a treat for the eyes and ears, band performances are…
Nature’s annual spectacle: Where to see the leaves
Fall officially started in September but according to the Travel Channel, October is the prime time to see the best of America’s fall foliage. During this…
Watch out for Belles and superheroes Oct. 31
As you might imagine, superheroes and other movie characters take the spotlight for 2017, especially for kids. Topping the list for girls, there is Belle…
A short history of Thanksgiving in Canada
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October and its history goes back to English explorer Martin Frobisher. Frobisher had been trying to…
Probiotics might treat bone loss
The bacteria found in some yogurts may be effective in treating post-menopausal osteoporosis. An Emory University and Georgia State University study,…
Potassium limits hypertension
Less salt can help balance your blood pressure, but don’t forget potassium. The body holds onto sodium when potassium is low, according to Alicia…
Watch out for fortified snacks
Snacks that are “fortified” with vitamins aren’t necessarily good for you. According to the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, adding…
September 22 is Doodle Day Be not ashamed doodlers; you aren’t wasting time
How do you doodle? Elaborate flowers? Vines vining up a page? Little faces with smiles and frowns? However you doodle, you probably don’t give it much…
Don’t forget Grandparents Day
Each year, the second Sunday in September is recognized as Grandparents Day. This year, it’s on the 10th. It’s the time to give them a card or gift, to…