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- FIREHOUSE FITNESS
No slouching allowed
A standing upright row using elastic resistance. Works on: Upper trapezius, middle deltoid.
Do not push your head forward while performing this exercise. Do not raise the elbows above shoulder height.
- FACT VS. FICTION
Lefties get migraines more often? Think again
The claim: Being left-handed adds to the risk of migraines. The facts: As if left-handers did not have it hard enough.
- NEWS & NOTES
Cuddling helps preemies bear pain
Cuddling up against mother's bare skin can help tiny premature babies recover more quickly from the pain of being stuck with needles and other procedures, Canadian researchers recently reported.
- Health Calendar
- Wellnews: All the news that's fit
- Get end-of-life affairs in order
Some people just won't talk about it – as if avoiding the subject of death will make it go away. In fact, only about one-third of all Americans have filled out a living will or advance directive regarding medical treatment and end-of-life issues, says Dr. David Casarett, chair of the American Geriatrics Society Ethics Committee.
- Calorie counter: Hershey's reduced fat chocolate milk
Hershey's Reduced Fat Chocolate Milk may boast less fat than regular chocolate milk, but it's still.
- DEAR ABBY
Grandparents are being put in an 'early grave' by son's decision
I am in my sunset years and not well. I know my time is short, but I have one bright spot in my life – my 5-year-old grandson, “Connor.”
Because the little fella stayed with us after preschool and spent much time with us, my wife and I are especially fond of him.
- TELL ME ABOUT IT CAROLYN HAX
New family setup breaks old rules
I come from a big, close family, which I'm starting to see could be intimidating for a newcomer – lots of politics, people you can trust and people you can't, people to protect, secrets, la la la.
- MORNING SURF
NBC: Fallon will replace Conan
Jimmy Fallon will officially be given the keys to NBC's “Late Night” franchise following the exit of Conan O'Brien, who will move to the “Tonight Show.”
- Climbers experience personal war of adventure vs. life imperilment
Lou Kasischke has a gentle voice and a kind face. When he talks about surviving the Mount Everest tragedy of May 10, 1996, it's with the introspection of someone who has spent a dozen years sorting out the meaning of it all.
- Cannes keeps a slant toward art
Don't be surprised if the 61st Cannes Film Festival snubs movies that will go on to win Oscars and box-office millions when judges hand out the Palme d'Or and other awards May 25.
- This surprise party was a work of art
Iris Strauss gave her husband, Matthew, a big surprise party on his birthday this year, and he loved it. “I'm ready for another birthday,” he said later. “I had such a good time at this one.” Iris chose the downtown galleries of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego as the party place. Matthew, as you know, is a notable collector.
- Horoscope
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