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Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), the demonic writer in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining," convinced pretty much everyone that winter can be a treacherous time. And while his troubles were fictional, real emotional and physical challenges do pile up for most folks, pre- and post-holidays.
Blue cheese and balsamic vinegar both have distinct, strong flavors, so only small amounts of each are needed for this mushroom and blue cheese salad.
Tri-State Visitors' Guide
Check out great shopping, dining, lodging and other entertainment opportunities in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky.
Huntington in Bloom
This effort is part of a national competition that is designed to enhance communities through beautification.
Bride Guide 2013
Need advice on planning your upcoming nuptials? Check out the Bride Guide, which includes a rich list of possible wedding reception sites, sorted by seating limits.
Hatfields & McCoys
The feuding Hatfield and McCoy families have gotten their share of attention through the years, but a fresh dose of publicity is coming this summer.
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Health Challenge
The Huntington Health Revolution is a 90-Day Challenge that is a lifestyle change plan. Are you ready for the challenge?
Marshall Plane Crash
Check here to find original stories, photo galleries, victim information and coverage of the filming of the 2006 movie "We Are Marshall."
100 Years of History
A look back at 100 years of Tri-State history through The Herald-Dispatch. Ten of the biggest stories of the last 100 years in our area, as voted on by readers, plus hundreds of photos.
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Our professional photographers are always out and about in the Tri-State. If you know of an image you would like to purchase, click here to fill out the form.
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Send a photo of your favorite Little Leaguer or cheerleader for our youth sports photo galleries.
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KNOW THE RISKS
During a heart attack, it’s critical to get to the emergency room as quickly as possible, so treatments such as percutaneous coronary intervention, or PCI (shown here), can be administered in time to open up blocked arteries and restore blood flow to the heart.
St. Mary’s is the only accredited Chest Pain Center in Huntington
Rapid evaluation, diagnosis and treatment are the keys to better outcomes for heart attacks.
A lifestyle change plan for parents to guide their children, spouses to motivate each other and loved ones and friends to work together for improved health.
Using fat-free cream cheese in these crepes instead of full-fat cream cheese saves 67 calories and 10 grams of fat a serving. Recipe courtesy of the Mayo Clinic.
Menu, calories and miles to go before you burn it off
With slight apologies to Robert Frost, when it comes to making menu choices, it appears you'll eat less if you know just how many "miles there are to go before you sleep."
Making sure you have the right cholesterol levels is one way to keep your heart healthy. Problems with cholesterol can increase your chances of getting heart disease or having a stroke. But the American Heart Association (AHA) says understanding cholesterol is no easy task because not all cholesterol is bad for you.
NASH -- nonalcoholic steatohepatitis -- is a condition that develops when excess fats and triglycerides build up inside liver cells (from poor nutrition, eating too much, not managing stress and not exercising). It causes swelling and inflammation. Untreated, it can lead to cirrhosis and even a liver transplant.
LeBron James sweats it out with the Heat -- and drinks a gallon of water a day during the playoffs to make sure he's well-hydrated. But for those of us who chose not to take our talents to South Beach, knowing what and how much to drink isn't so simple.
A lifestyle change plan is ideal for parents to guide their children, spouses to motivate each other and loved ones and friends to work together for improved health.
When you want a quick, hearty meal, this high-fiber soup, made with yellow split peas, pairs well with crusty whole-grain bread or a fresh-vegetable medley. Recipe courtesy of the Mayo Clinic.
February is heart month, and it's always a great time to revisit any of your New Year's resolutions to live healthier, especially focusing on your heart health. Changing lifestyle habits is never easy, but there are some immediate steps you can take that will start you on a path of action.
How to lose weight and keep it off
Is your weight doing an off-again, on-again tango? Do you regain what you lost (and then some), so you're as plumped up as Renee Zellweger in "Bridget Jones's Diary"? (She added 30 pounds.) Well, you're not alone: Up to two-thirds of overweight folks who lose 5 percent to 10 percent of their body weight regain it (and more) within five years. That's not only discouraging, but the bounce-back boosts lousy LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, raises glucose and insulin levels, and increases insulin resistance (a precursor to diabetes).
A lifestyle change plan for parents to guide their children, spouses to motivate each other and loved ones and friends to work together for improved health.
Are you thinking about quitting smoking, but wonder if it really matters at your 'mature' age? Have you had thoughts like these?
Avoid grapefruit interactions with your medication
James Cagney had a thing for grapefruit. He stuffed a half into Mae Clarke's face in the 1931 movie "Public Enemy"; in "Hard to Handle" his character, con man Lefty Merrill, went on an 18-day grapefruit diet. If he tried that diet today -- while taking statins, some allergy pills or antibiotics -- "Why, why, he'd lose more than a little weight, we tell ya."
Sci-fi doesn't do justice to the astounding three-pound supercomputer between your ears. It takes some TLC to keep it in top shape. That's why it's so exciting that recent research reveals how to enhance your intellect, strengthen perception and protect your gray matter over time.
Layers of tender eggplant replace noodles in this hearty entree that can be made ahead and frozen. Recipe courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.
The Most Powerful Tool in the Fight Against Cancer is Only at St. Mary’s
Most Patients Require Only 5 or Fewer Treatments Instead of 40.
Minimally-invasive da Vinci® surgery helps women with gynecological cancers
In 2006, Cabell Huntington Hospital became the first in the region to offer da Vinci® surgery, a minimally invasive, robotic surgical option, to its patients.
Some people think that chewing tobacco or dipping snuff is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes, but the truth is you don't have to smoke tobacco for it to hurt your body. Smokeless tobacco products are not a safe substitute for tobacco smoking. The American Cancer Society says using smokeless tobacco products can cause harmful health effects including:
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