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New appraoch needed for arthritis treatment

I find myself remarking regularly on the passage of time, with particular reference to its effect on the human body. Naturally, disease and ill-health are usually the objects of discussion. As many will attest, the passing of time leads inexorably to joint pain, more specifically the ...

Getting ready for ‘Wheelin’ time

While at times it doesn’t look or feel like spring and time to get the side by side (SXS) ready to ride, it is time for off road vehicle clubs to get ready for the riding season. That means it is time for the Keweenaw ATV (KATV) Club to set their priorities as to where the trail work is ...

Column: ‘Culture always signals the health of society’

I have attended many funerals, being a Hospice Chaplain. I have observed that funerals, full coffin, Church services, and viewing at the funeral home have become fewer and fewer. This is understandable when you look at the current cost of burial. Cremation has become more and more acceptable to ...

Many providers caring for chronic wounds

Whatever the reason, and there are many, thousands of Americans are living with chronic wounds. These are openings in the skin that don’t heal in a timely fashion. Cut your finger in the kitchen? For the great majo rity of us, this will heal via the normal and expected stages of wound ...

Spring reflections and older Americans month

Since starting my work at Copper Country Senior Meals two years ago, I have come to better appreciate the aging process and the complexities involved in living independently at home. Through conversations and friendships that have developed, and as I watch my parents move into their 80s, I ...