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Health Briefs

The Citizens Health Advisory Council is asking residents to complete a survey about the state of behavioral health in La…

March 9, 2014

Health

Do you know how much sugar you eat each day? If not, you should

Dr. Robert Lustig, a professor of pediatrics at the University of California, says the existence of breakfast cereals will be…

March 9, 2014

Health

Not getting a good night’s sleep?

center may have the answer for you (and those you sleep with)

March 9, 2014

Health

For racer, numb legs mean speed

High-schooler now ranked 21st in national standings

March 9, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Mrs. Frank Eldredge and Mrs. J.A. Clark entertained at one of their popularly informal ‘neighborhood’ teas, when…

March 9, 2014

And the West is History

“Charred, smoking ruins of Durango’s TV station.” Vol. Fire Chief Charles Self and owner Floyd Jeter survey remains in this…

March 8, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Mrs. Anne Moore while working on a nursing case in Ignacio slipped on icy sidewalks and fractured…

March 5, 2014

And the West is History

Dayplanner Monday

Sunrise Yoga, 7-8 a.m. and 8:15-9:15 a.m., Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County, 2750 Main Ave., $5, 259-0385.…

March 1, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society hosts Café con Leche, a free monthly telephone-support group conducted in Spanish for people living…

March 1, 2014

Health

Older than 60? Don’t just sit there!

Extended inactivity may make just about everything worse

March 1, 2014

Health

How would altitude affect your exercise?

Durango study examines effects of elevation on cyclists’ lungs

March 1, 2014

Health

If you’re Hispanic, then here’s some good news on your health

However, there is cause for worry for the younger generation

March 1, 2014

Health

Play soccer at all? Then you should probably worry

has been found with degenerative brain condition

March 1, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “The Hermosa Nurseries have just published one of the finest and most complete catalogs of flower, shrub,…

March 1, 2014

Travel

Baja’s quiet gem

You’ll have room to revel in Loreto’s beauty, history and beaches

March 1, 2014

Travel

Vacation cooking requires planning

A group renting a vacation home used this cooking chart to work out a meal schedule and make sure everyone’s…

March 1, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Two local men are facing district court charges growing out of an alleged livestock larceny committed in…

March 1, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Acting in accordance with a specification made by congress when the recent WPA appropriation bill was passed,…

February 28, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Under the supervision of Jim Justinson the road into Electra Lake has been opened. Members can now…

February 27, 2014

And the West is History

75 years ago: “Good news for La Plata County has arrived at the office of County Treasurer Thomas Mason in…

February 26, 2014

Health

Health Briefs

Mercy Regional Medical Center will offer free education to people with prediabetes from 9 to 11 a.m. March 6 in…

February 22, 2014

Health

No more baby talk for your babies

should have conversations with them instead

February 22, 2014

Health

A new way to predict depression

analysis can forecast depression in boys

February 22, 2014

Health

Could your baby’s gender affect your breast milk?

research suggests that may be the case

February 22, 2014