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Pebble Beach: Ken Duke early leader; Tiger Woods in hunt
Sports NowKen Duke, a 43-year-old veteran who has been on and off the PGA Tour since 1996, shot an eight-under par 64 Thursday and became the first leader in the club house at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am during Thursday's first round.... -
Fix your aching back, rebuild your shrinking brain
Chronic pain can bring on depression, problems of memory and concentration, and general brain fog-- a fact well known to many of the 50 million American adults who live with pain that has settled in for a long stay. But a study published Wednesday finds...Tags: Medical Research, Health, Brain, Science and Technology, Back Pain
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Cartoons: So very statue-esque
Opinion L.A.The envelopes, please -- or at least the quick sketches on the back of them. Hard to beat Ted Rall's unemployably unemployed for best animated shortchange. And though the Hollywood guilded might disagree, Nate Beeler's beleaguered taxpayer surely deserves... -
'House' recap: 'Who's a good girl?'
Show TrackerA drill instructor puts his young charges through their paces at a disciplinary camp for youths, in a driving rain. One teen, Landon, seems ready to drop and begs Sarge not to force him to finish. Sarge is in “Full...... -
'True Blood': Finally, a 24-hour news channel I'd watch
Show TrackerI think it's now official. I would vote for Russell Edgington for president. Sure, he'd probably place me under the subjugation of a race of vampire overlords, but, man, he's one charismatic dude, and he sure knows a way to...... -
Science of the orgasm
Special to The TimesAS they seek to document and demystify one of life's great thrills, scientists have run across some real head-scratchers. How, for example, can they explain the fact that some men and women who are paralyzed and numb below the waist are able to have...Tags: Amputation, Human Interest, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Psychology
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With Lightweight Items, Comfort Is in the Bag
Anything that makes travel more comfortable is worth a try--but only if it's lightweight and doesn't hog precious packing space. These new items, which I've tested, will ease the journey in ingenious ways. They may be available in area stores. Prices do...Tags: Travel, Punishment, Boxing, Lower Back Pain, Hotels and Accommodations
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Fifth Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Health & Fitness Oct 4-5 at USC
This page has moved. If you are not automatically re-directed, please click here.Tags: Plastic Surgeons, Festive Events, James Beard, Wrestling, Celebrities
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Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health
Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com
Feb. 21, 2012
Q: My daughter is 8 years old, but she's already beginning to develop breast tissue and underarm hair. Isn't she too young for that? Should I be worried? What...Tags: Human Interest, Travel, Dentistry and Dental Health, Abdominal Pain, Itching
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Pain from sciatica can range from mild to intense
Florida Jewish JournalDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've had sciatica on-and-off for weeks, but for the past few days it has been so bad that I'm uncomfortable all of the time. It feels best when walking, but when I stop or sit down the pain is almost unbearable. My doctor says physical...Tags: Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Hospitals and Clinics, Health Treatments, Health and Medical Professionals
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The Medicine Cabinet-Ask the Harvard Experts: Not all forms of exercise are appropriate to ease sciatica
Tribune Media ServicesQ: I've had sciatica for a couple of weeks now. I'd like to exercise, but I don't seem to get any better or worse whether I do or don't. Can I exercise four days a week to keep on my fitness schedule? My back doesn't hurt at all -- it's just the sciatica....Tags: Naproxen (drug), Boston, Chiropractic, Health, Chiropractors
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What are T5, T6 compression fractures? (Chris Thompson’s injury)
Chopping Block - Seminoles Blog - Orlando SentinelAlright, I interrupt all the Florida State football cliff-jumping for this little dose of reality. While it's easy at this time to get caught looking at everything that has gone wrong with the Seminoles to this point in the season, and while it's easy...
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