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Gender Role Reversals at the Gym

Joy Larson — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:37:15 +0000

Being a female my entire life, I have never really understood what goes on in the minds of males. I have gained a little understanding having to live with five males, but I’m afraid I may never really grasp the strange things that testosterone makes them do. I sit back and watch my boys always try to one up each other. If one jumps off the bottom two steps, the next one wants to jump down five steps, and the last one wants to jump down the whole flight. There is no end to always trying to out-do each other.

Want to Live Longer? – Have Kids

Joy Larson — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:56:53 +0000

If you’ve ever been awoke by a crying child saying, “I can’t stop puking in my bed.” Or if you’ve ever had puke in your hair, poop on your white shirt or have daydreamed about going on a vacation where all you do is sleep, then you are probably a parent. So, you may be [...]

Influenza Spike in Montana Could Bring Record Flu Season

Jon King — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:12:42 +0000

Influenza appears to be making headway into Montana earlier than normal this year. Carl Milhon from the department of health and human services epidemiology department says “they’re comparing it to a season we had about 9 years ago, which was one of the worst we’ve ever had.” The outbreak has already struck hard in the [...]

How Much Do You Love Your Dog?

Joy Larson — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:26:54 +0000

You might change your mind about letting your dog lick your face after you read this.

Meningitis Recall Hits Montana

Jon King — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:09:03 +0000

This morning, October 17, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services released the following recall notice for ALL products from the New England Compounding Center, which is the assumed source of the nation-wide meningitis outbreak:

The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), public health agencies and private clinics in Montana are supporting the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recall of all products from the New England Compounding Center (NECC).

This

Influenza Season Starts Early in Montana

Jon King — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:13:45 +0000

Montana’s Department of Public Health and Human Services has officially confirmed the state’s first cases of seasonal influenza in 2012. So far, the four confirmed cases are relegated to Park and Yellowstone counties. It appears that influenza season is off to a quicker start than normal. In both 2010 and 2011 influenza cases were not [...]

Blazing a Trail in the Rattlesnake? Bring Your Bug Spray!

brooke — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:17:19 +0000

I love spending time outdoors during the summer months, but I do not love all of the multi-legged creatures that make their home in the forest — especially the ones that bite.

A few days ago, I set out on a nice, long run from the main trailhead in the Rattlesnake Wilderness Area. The temp

Health Benefits of Coffee

Joy Larson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:59:20 +0000

Like most Americans, I start my day with a cup of coffee. I have a cup or two while I’m at work and then maybe a cup when I get home. Sometimes I wonder if it’s good for me to be drinking so much coffee.

Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Showing Improvement After Three Year Coma

Tree Riddle — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:36:05 +0000

Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has spent nearly three and a half years in an unconscious or semi-conscious state after a tragic car accident. Recent reports say that Cheng is responsive to commands and that he may be emerging from his coma.