Oct 10, 2019 | Health & Wellness
As a surgeon-in-training in Baltimore, Maryland in the 1980s, Michael G. Macon, MD, FACS, participated in a research study comparing two potential breast cancer screening methods: mammography and thermography. “The hope was that thermography would measure heat...
Oct 10, 2019 | Garden Tips
by Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Mountain landscapes are famous for their autumn colors. This week’s column is merely a list of the best-colored plants you will find in our area that can be planted in your backyard. Of course, there are more choices,...
Oct 9, 2019 | Health & Wellness
Can it be that simple? Yes! There are several different modalities that stress the importance of holding your fingers to relieve anxiety, depression, fear, anger, worry and more. Chi gong, and jin shin jyutsu are two of the most prominent methods. Most tell you to...
Oct 7, 2019 | Health & Wellness
You’re dedicated to your monthly self-exams and you follow your healthcare provider’s recommendations for breast cancer screenings, given your age and family risk factors. But are you aware that it’s also important to know your breast density? It’s an important and...