Recently there has been a spate of teenage violence in and around the nation’s schools. Are guns and their availability really the cause or are they the symptom? Is there another answer outside of gun control?

A few months ago in an area near Glendale, California, two teenage boys were killed in an alleged “drug deal gone bad” — one with a rock. There were no guns involved. What is the cause of this anger and hostility perpetrated by our nation’s youth? (more…)

When Superior Court Judge Charles W. McCoy ruled last week that a jury’s $3 billion verdict against Philip Morris was excessive, he was quick to point out that he was not negating or trivializing the jury’s conclusion that the behavior of the tobacco company was “reprehensible.” (more…)

What about all those treatments for specific problems that an aromatherapist can offer? What about the books full of formulas that are supposed to cure specific ailments? You know, the ones that say, ‘Sniff 8 drops of this for a cold, or 12 drops of that in your bath to relieve stress.’ Is there truth in all of this? If the truth be known, medical science has only just begun to unravel the many reasons for the use of essential oils and Aromatherapy treatments. (more…)

Footwork can be tricky for the beginner, so here are a few pointers and tips on how to make the most from your sessions on the rock.

First of all, your biggest muscles in your foot are the ones comprising your big toe. That is why your foot is so cramped in those tight little shoes. The shoe puts your big toe up front, making it the weight bearer for your body. All of your weight is centered on that little one square inch (more or less) of space. This is the typical climbing area, for all sorts. (more…)

One of the favorite myths of some breast cancer advocacy groups is that environmental chemicals contribute to the increased risk of breast cancer among women living in certain areas. One such area is Long Island. A new study by a group of researchers affiliated with the American Health Foundation in Valhalla, N.Y., has joined a number of other studies refuting such a link.

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Without a doubt, your commitment to the progress is the most important step in any lifestyle modification program. No one can dispute that starting and adhering to a fitness program is challenging. It requires making permanent changes in your daily life. You not only need the desire to reach your goal, you also need the motivation to do whatever is necessary to get there and stay there. (more…)