Primary Immunodeficiency Can Isolate People from World, Loved Ones (Family Features) – Imagine living in a world where even common germs can trigger extreme illness that won’t go away. This is the reality for nearly 10 million children and adults living with primary immunodeficiency (PI). PI encompasses a group of disorders, usually genetic, that result [...]
Bright Colors for Better Women’s Health (Family Features) – Only about a third of American women are meeting their fruit and vegetable intake recommendations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And that means they are likely missing out on potentially important breast and ovarian health benefits. Along with vitamins, minerals and fiber, [...]
Caring for Toddler’s Teeth (Family Features) – Just because your toddler’s baby teeth will someday wind up with the tooth fairy doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take the time now to properly care for them. Regular brushing is needed to help remove the build-up on teeth that results from sugars found in juice and many foods. [...]
Get a Stronger, Whiter Smile (Family Features) – Tooth enamel is the hard, outer layer of the tooth that helps protect the tooth from extreme temperatures and the erosive effects of acids. At times, enamel gets stained and weakened by things you consume such as coffee, tea, fruit juice, soda, wine or cigarettes. Fortunately, there [...]
Feeling Better, Naturally (Family Features) Over the last 10 years, a growing number of people have been turning to what are known as complementary and alternative medicines (CAM). The most recent data available from the National Health Interview Survey shows that in 2007, nearly 40 percent of survey respondents reported using CAM. $33.9 billion was [...]
Make Your Home Safer (Family Features) – Did you know that preventable injuries rank among the top 10 causes of death for people of all ages? While it’s not something that many people often think about, the American Public Health Association (APHA) helps to bring injury and violence prevention messages through this year’s National Public [...]
The Value of Insurance
Thur., Sept. 23, 2010
If you have ever been pulled over, while driving, you have heard these words uttered by the officer in one way or another. Well, as of September 20th, these words take on a whole new meaning in Lufkin. It is now city ordinance that if you are pulled over without insurance
Summer Picnic Survival Guide
Mon., Aug. 2, 2010
Regional Tourism Workshop
Fri., July 30, 2010
Jessica Clopp, A Special Olympian From Pollok
Thurs., July 29, 2010
Earlier this month we introduced you to Jessica Clopp, a Special Olympian from Pollok, Texas. She was one of 152 athletes from Texas competing in the National Games in Lincoln, NB last week. Clopp competed in the rhythmic gymnastics event bring home three gold medals in Rhythmic All