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A woman’s ‘rare’ journey: life with an uncommon disease

A woman’s ‘rare’ journey: life with an uncommon disease

Everyone has a rare quality or a characteristic that sets him or her apart from others – a special talent, a unique interest or, for some, a rare disease. A…

Rock-climber with diabetes on a 365-day climbing challenge: With the right tools, gear and attitude, each mountain can be conquered

Rock-climber with diabetes on a 365-day climbing challenge: With the right tools, gear and attitude, each mountain can be conquered

A 1,200-foot mountain, a video camera and a blood glucose monitor. These three things may seem unrelated to most people, but for rock-climber Steve Richert, it is just another day…

Declaring energy independence for a brighter future

Declaring energy independence for a brighter future

It is time to make history by changing history. For more than 40 years – and through eight presidents – the United States has been dependent on foreign oil to…

Experts say the scalp is the foundation for strong, beautiful hair

Experts say the scalp is the foundation for strong, beautiful hair

Whether hair is wavy or straight, dry or fine, one thing most women have in common is the desire for strong, beautiful hair. In fact, 80 percent of women say…

PSU: $60M fine, 4-year bowl ban, wins to 1998

PSU: $60M fine, 4-year bowl ban, wins to 1998

The NCAA has hit Penn State with a $ 60 million sanction, a four-year football postseason ban and a vacation of all wins dating to 1998, the organization said Monday…

Technology to keep you fit

Technology to keep you fit

As Americans’ appetites for new gadgets grow, so do our waste lines. But what if your iPad or smartphone or even your gaming system could help you get in shape…

Summer games in the garden

Summer games in the garden

The sun is shining, birds are singing, butterflies are darting from colorful flower to colorful flower … and children across the country are complaining about being bored. Eliminate this by…

Trouble remembering to take your medications? Text message reminders may help

Trouble remembering to take your medications? Text message reminders may help

Americans are busy people, and with everything that goes on in our daily lives, remembering to take a prescribed medication can be a challenge. But studies show that forgetting your…

Cat parents are confident in their connection with their felines

Cat parents are confident in their connection with their felines

Are cats man’s new best friend? Perhaps. Cat parents share a powerful bond with their furry friends in a relationship only they understand. For most cat parents, cats are confidants,…

The heat is on outside, keep cool inside

The heat is on outside, keep cool inside

As summer heats up, air conditioning bills can rapidly rise. As homeowners feel the heat, many are looking for ways to save and stay cool. Many U.S. consumers strive to…