Southwest Life

Acupuncturist to discuss allergies at library

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald photo illustration Gates will discuss how advanced allergy therapeutics can be used to resolve symptoms from seasonal…

February 17, 2017

Travel

Spring break ideas: From beaches to Europe to new museums

beaches to Europe to new museums

February 16, 2017

Health

Targeting depression: Treatment uses magnetic pulses to reduce, eliminate symptoms

“This is really becoming a popular form of treatment that, unlike medication, has no side effects,” said Daniel Caplin, a…

February 15, 2017

Health

No designer babies, but gene editing to avoid disease? Maybe

DNA resides and does it’ work inside the 46 human chromosomes.Associated Press file What’s called genome editing already is transforming…

February 15, 2017

Travel

Bison, cars endangered by deep snow in Wyoming’s Grand Teton

Three bison linger on a plowed area of Antelope Flats Road, in Grand Teton National Park, Wyo. Park officials have…

February 15, 2017

Travel

U.S. says canceled flights declining, fewer bags getting lost

And it says airlines had one of their best years for on-time arrivals, although it wasn’t a record and December…

February 14, 2017

Health

Trying to lose weight? The colder months might be the perfect time

A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that people actively trying to shed pounds had the best…

February 14, 2017

Travel

Albania promotes its underwater archaeology, for tourism

The Albanian National Coastline Agency opened an exhibit Monday of 30 photographs showing underwater finds of potential archaeological significance from…

February 13, 2017

Health

Without your balance, life feels downside-up

Rajesh Kumar Singh/Associated Press file Without your sense of balance, you couldn’t stand or walk without falling on your face.…

February 13, 2017

Travel

Tales from a train: Across the U.S., Amtrak travelers tell their stories

Where are you traveling on this train? And where are you traveling in life? I traveled around the U.S. on…

February 12, 2017

Travel

New exhibit explores rural influence on modern American art

“Cross Country: The Power of Place in American Art, 1915-1950” opens Sunday at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta.…

February 11, 2017

Health

Young children can receive dental screenings

Cliff Vancura/Herald illustration Kari Plante, regional oral health specialist, will be available in: Durango on March 6, April 3, May…

February 11, 2017

Travel

How do you move a 6-ton Civil War battle painting? Slowly

Visitors view the Atlanta Cyclorama, the colossal Civil War painting in Atlanta. The painting depicting the Battle of Atlanta from…

February 10, 2017

Health

Step away from the scale: It’s not all about how much weight you lose

Technically, you could improve strength and increase lean body mass while gaining – rather than losing – weight, depending on…

February 10, 2017

Travel

Tourism industry debating impact of Trump travel ban

Visitors view the Statue of Liberty during a ferry ride to Liberty Island in New York. The travel industry is…

February 9, 2017

Health

For La Plata County, a mild flu season so far

Statewide cases see recent increase

February 8, 2017

Travel

American travel to Iran up in the air

canceled because of attempt at travel ban

February 8, 2017

Health

An athlete’s age may be less important to performance than persistent practice

“Self-efficacy, your belief in your ability to achieve an outcome is very important for predicting performance outcomes and a person’s…

February 8, 2017

Health

Six ways to keep your kids healthy during winter

JERRYMcBRIDE/Durango Herald file One of my children asked me why people are more likely to get sick in the winter…

February 6, 2017

Travel

Cruise news for 2017: Alaska boom, more in-depth experiences

expects record visits

February 5, 2017

Health

The treadmill’s weird history

evolution is an exercise in how work, leisure and technology changed in the past 200 years

February 4, 2017

Travel

Winter in Athens: History without the heat

Explore the cradle of Western civilization without the crowds

February 3, 2017

Health

Women invited to join heart-health program

Durango Herald file Women older than 40 with a body mass index over 24 who exercise less than once a…

February 3, 2017

Travel

Alabama town expanding Harper Lee attractions

Working with Lee’s attorney Tonja Carter and others, local businessman and philanthropist George Landegger has purchased the 1909 bank building…

February 2, 2017