Archive for the ‘Wellness’ Category
Wellness and Prevention of Cataracts
Thursday, May 3, 2012 9:02 Comments OffIf one lives long enough, chances are that he/she will develop some sign of an age-related cataract. There are other factors such as genetics that can play a role. If both of the patient’s parents had cataracts, there is a greater likelihood that the patient will probably develop them as well. Certain illnesses such as [...]
Involve Family in Your Exercise Plan
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 5:59 Comments OffSoon, your baby will begin to sleep for longer blocks of time and at more regular intervals. Now is the time to mark your return to fitness with an exercise plan.
Why Tobacco is an Albatross for the Republican Party
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 10:02 Comments OffDiscussions on various tobacco-regulation initiatives were heavily promoted by a large number of Democratic senators and congressmen, often led by Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif. Republicans, generally speaking, either stood on the side-lines or actively opposed any such efforts.
Pussy Lips
Monday, November 7, 2011 8:52 Comments OffWhile beer-guzzling patrons of San Francisco’s Edinburgh Castle Pub may have been aware of a vague rumble coming from above, they probably didn’t realize that, hidden within the wooden belly of the Scottish bar, lies a theatre space where some of the nation’s best authors have been showcasing their work to packed, raucous audiences.
Getting to Know Your Child’s Teacher
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 6:02 Comments OffOften when a school year begins, we are all too busy to get to know our child’s teacher. Then, weeks pass by and before you know it, the first round of conferences arrive. At this meeting, discussing your child is most important, not learning what kind of teacher your child spends his days. By the [...]
The Forgotten Cliche
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 4:20 Comments OffMy mother used to tell me to “stop and smell the roses.” The true meaning of this seemingly overused phrase, along with countless other clichés, was lost on too-busy ears for the first 28 years of my life. I am a prime example of someone who carelessly brushed aside the power of those overused words, [...]