Saturday, February 4, 2012
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Finding a home

My home is a blue two-story shaped like a square, nearly 50 miles from where I sleep at night.

Those with aching knees seek treatment options

Muriel Dike was down on her hands and knees, scrubbing her kitchen floor when the pain started.

A super food makes moms superheroes

Didn’t you know? I’m a superhero.

How to bust stress with food

The holiday season often brings stress along with fun, but certain foods may help your nerves, without packing on pounds.

Dear Leo...

Dear Leo,

Concussions

Recognizing symptoms, rest and now, a test, help fight serious problems after traumatic brain injury

Right before a concussion, the brain clanks around inside the skull like a bouncy ball in a bathtub. And although the jarring doesn’t cause any bleeding, or even bruising, the effects can last a lifetime. Experts aren’t quite sure why, but they now are concerned enough to be pushing parents, coaches, trainers and school districts to be fully aware of the signs, symptoms and consequences of concussion.

Eat to Better Living

What foods people intake could have a measurable impact on overall health

Eating more fruits and vegetables, cutting down on calories and carbohydrates and increasing exercise are all-important parts of any healthy diet. But according to new research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, a low-carbohydrate diet burns more excess liver fat than a low-calorie diet.

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