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Chiropractic adjustment can help on road to overall health

Q: I want to be more active in 2019 than I have been. What could you do to help me get started? A: If you’re going to keep one resolution this year, why not make it the one to take care of your body and your health? One step you can take is to schedule an appointment for an evaluation by ...

Glaucoma can be present without pain, blurriness

Q: My eye doctor prescribed an eyedrop for glaucoma a couple years ago, but they were expensive and I did not see or feel any better, so I stopped taking them. Recently, I went to the local health fair, they said my eye pressures were fine. I am confused about what to do. A: Glaucoma is ...

When money is the top priority on whether or not to play, we all lose

Sagaba Konate blocked seven shots against Pitt on Dec. 8. The day before the game, West Virginia coach Bob Huggins hinted to the media that Konate’s lingering right knee injury would likely keep him out of the game, because he hadn’t practiced. Then, Konate ended up having a good day of ...

Pitt game means more than just bragging rights this season

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. -- It is rare air the West Virginia men’s basketball team finds itself in these days. For all of the wrong reasons. The calendar says we are still 18 days away from Christmas and generally that is way too early to start talking about the state of any college hoops team, ...

Cleaning methods can lead to scratched lenses

Q: I just had an eye exam, and the optician there told me I had scratched my lenses. I am very careful with my glasses and am not sure I really believe her. A: Yours is a common reaction, and is often not your “fault” but represents a problem with your lenses and/or the cleaning technique ...

Carry your baby correctly to reduce pain

Q: I am having problems with pain all over my body and I don’t know why. Could it be from carrying my baby for the past year? A: You enjoy being outdoors with your baby, especially during these last warm, sunny days of the year. The new carriers make it easier to keep your child close and ...