Q: My sister is having her first child, and her husband just lost his job. I told her she needs to stop stressing so much, but she won’t listen to me. What can I do to convince her it’s important? — Georgia F., Billings, Mont. A: You are right; even though it’s tough to do, it’s important for your sister […]
Health
Dealing with anger, the tip of an iceberg
“Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.” – Mark Twain Anger is a very common emotion in most people. There are multiple ways people deal with their anger. People may hurt themselves or others emotionally or physically, use a punching bag, channel […]
Paging sound clarity; weight, mobility and aging
Q: I have a new hearing aid, and I love it. It’s digital, has background noise suppression, and a directional mic. I can join in an animated conversation with several friends in a busy restaurant. But last week I almost missed a flight because I didn’t hear an announcement about a gate change. I couldn’t understand anything coming over the […]
Two area residents elected to RMHC Board of Directors
VIRGINIA – The Range Mental Health Center Board of Directors recently elected two new Board members. Tom Long was elected at the September board meeting. Long is the Development Director for Northern St. Louis County Habitat for Humanity. He received a BA in Christian Management from Crown College in St. Bonifacius, MN. He received a degree in Business Administration from […]
Potluck planned at Range Fiberart Guild meeting
VIRGINIA – The Range Fiberart Guild will meet on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. in the youth room of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Virginia. This will be the guild’s annual holiday potluck meeting and holiday celebration. In addition to the potluck, there will be an optional fiber art ornament exchange. Members are also encouraged to bring showand tell items […]
Male breast cancer; SAD
Q: I just found out a male friend of mine had breast cancer. At first I thought he was joking. But it’s no joke. He had a mastectomy and some followup chemo! How common is it and how does a guy know if he’s at risk? — Phillip K, Muskego, Wisc. A: For men, the odds of developing breast cancer […]
Who are you?
In my spare time I am a musician and one of the topics of conversation that comes up in musician circles is the pursuit of having a certain “sound.” For example, if you listen to any Led Zeppelin or Rush, you hear a certain “sound” either from Bonzo’s drums or Geddy Lee’s bass. When you hear them play, you know […]
Showing trans fats the door; Teaching kids where food comes from
Q: My mom’s been baking with vegetable shortening for decades. Now I hear that this kind of fat is being banned. Why would they do that to her pie crust after all this time? — Annie B., New York A: You’re right, Annie, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it wants to get trans fats out of […]
Low-carb diet; prenatal screening
Q: Some people say that a diet extremely low in carbs and high in protein and fat can prevent Alzheimer’s disease. What is your opinion of this type of diet for brain health, and for general health, too? — Terry Z., Boston A: That’s an important question, and we’ll help you get a clear picture of the healthiest diet choices […]
Working out at work pays dividends; preventing AMD
Q: I work for a shipping company with about 45 employees, and many of us have commutes of more than an hour each way. It’s almost impossible to get any exercise during the week. We’d like to see a small gym put in downstairs or get our company to help pay for gym memberships. What’s the best way for me […]