| A good nurse has 'Mercy'
October 19, 2009 at 3:00 am
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|  "Mercy" 
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| Poring over facts about milk: cow's, goat's, soy, almond, rice and hemp
October 19, 2009 at 3:00 am
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|  Some are richer in protein, others in essential fatty acids. There are pros and cons to all.
Full-fat, low-fat or skim? Used to be, there weren't many choices to make over what to pour on your cereal. But the number of alternatives to cow's milk -- soy, goat's, hemp milk, more -- has steadily grown. 
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| Looking to achieve balance? Try slacklining
October 19, 2009 at 3:00 am
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|  Proponents call the sport, in which participants maneuver across a flat strip of nylon just a few feet above the ground, a good core exercise and a stress-reliever -- like tai chi on a tightrope.
Standing on a swaying length of flat nylon slung like a tightrope, my knees shake as I try desperately not to fall. But every time I take a tentative step, I lose my balance. Fortunately for me, this isn't a circus act performed several stories up; I'm slacklining -- and the ground is a mere 12 inches away. 
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| Teeth grinders get some help
October 19, 2009 at 3:00 am
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| Store-bought guards for teeth gnashing can help, but fitted ones from dentists are best.
Sure, snorers can be loud. But for really cringe-worthy nighttime noise, it's hard to beat a dedicated grinder. With jaw muscles clenched tight -- perhaps because of stress or misaligned teeth -- a grinder can create a crunching sound reminiscent of two icebergs passing in the night. Some people grind with a force of nearly 1,000 pounds per square inch, enough to crack teeth and obliterate fillings. 
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| Childhood abuse, obesity linked
October 19, 2009 at 3:00 am
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|  Physical abuse at a young age may lead to higher adult BMI scores, a study suggests.
Childhood neglect and abuse can leave mental and physical scars, but a new study suggests there may also be a correlation between abuse and obesity. 
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| Electric bikes are all green (colors vary)
October 19, 2009 at 3:00 am
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|  "Ride up steep hills without huffing and puffing!" "Hammer at 20 mph without breaking a sweat!" At the recent Interbike trade show in Las Vegas, an explosion of companies touted the Lance Armstrong-like powers of the electric bike -- a pedal-powered bike with an electric motor for extra speed when you need it. Although E-bikes haven't caught on in the United States as they have in Europe and Japan, makers say high gas prices, the obesity crisis, better lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and a wave of green consciousness make them right for the times. 
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| Brace the muscles along spine with stretching exercises
October 19, 2009 at 3:00 am
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|  This is a safe and effective way to strengthen the muscles in your back that run parallel to your spine. Start with just a small range of motion and make sure your feet are touching the floor. This will help isolate and train those underworked areas of your back. 
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| Sign up for health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts for savings
October 19, 2009 at 3:00 am
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| Know the difference between the accounts, and consider high-deductible plans as well.
Employers are beginning to send out information to employees about signing up for 2010 health insurance. Last week, we offered some strategies for maximizing coverage and possibly reducing costs. This week, we have a few more ideas to share. 
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Speak slowly and clearly, and look at those who are afflicted so they also can read nonverbal communication. 
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