Health

This is fascinating! I have a family member who was--for a time--mostly confined to a wheel chair, due to spinal nerve damage. Every bump and jolt would cause him a lot of pain. The design of the large wheels on the wheelchair shown in this video just might eliminate a lot of that problem. It's another example of how engineering continues to evolve in ways that can make our quality of life just th

It’s that time of year again to join us as we Help Whip Cancer®. with The Pampered Chef. Since 2000, you’ve contributed more than $11 million for the American Cancer Society® in the fight against breast cancer... Let’s Share Hope this May, and together we can add more moms, sisters, aunts, and friends to the list of survivors.

The Victoria Harley-Davidson Blood Drive will help local cancer patient Mark Dean during its 17th annual blood drive Saturday. The drive, hosted by the Victoria Harley Owners Group, Victoria Harley-Davidson and the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Victoria Harley-Davidson, 608 N. Moody St., according to a news release from the South Texas Blood and Tis

As you may know, my wife Sweetie and I moved our belongings from El Campo to Victoria over Easter weekend. Our new house hadn't been thoroughly cleaned before we started moving in, so we had to do some quick cleaning (which still isn't 100% finished). Then, there will be the final cleaning of our previous residence, which will take place this weekend. I found this article with some helpful cleanin

You're invited to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Victoria County Annual Survivor's Dinner celebrating "100 Years of Saving Lives." The dinner will be held at First English Lutheran Church Hiller Activity Center, 516 N. Main St...

Phoenix Johnson, a financial counselor who has fought thyroid disease for more than 20 years, is starting a support group. "It's tough to find information and support systems," Johnson says. "I've done massive amounts of research, and I want to share all I've learned with others...

Although I've never had an "official" diagnosis, those who know me know that I pretty much "fit the profile" of one with ADD. The "hyperactive" part is probably not applicable to me, but I can tell you after I read this, I thought, "Finally! Someone who 'gets' what goes on in my head!" Check it out, and see if you agree!

The Health Ministries of Hallettsville and Lavaca Medical Center are sponsoring a free drive-thru medication disposal from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in the medical center parking lot.

Sad news from Goliad County, as reported by Bianca Montes at victoriaadvocate.com: Goliad County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the death of a 9-month-old boy, officials confirmed Tuesday.   The child, Paul McAdams, was initially transported to DeTar Hospital Navarro shortly after 4 a.m. F...

According to a news release, just under a month from now (on Thursday, May 1, 2014), the City of Victoria will begin converting its water disinfection process to free chlorine for a period of approximately one (1) month. This is a temporary measure taken at the treatment plant to "improve the quality of water being served to our customers...

We've all heard stories of dogs rescuing lost skiers or hikers, or dogs that bark to alert their families of a fire or intruder in their house. But what some dogs can do--either through training, or their own natural instincts--could quietly save untold lives, and will amaze you!

Here in South Texas, the concept of the siesta is not unfamiliar. Most of us know how brief, refreshing "power nap" (if one has the ability to take one) can give you that little "re-charge" of our internal batteries to get through the remainder of a tough work day. Now, researchers at California State University Berkeley have proof that napping is not only good for you, it's na