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Dr. Vance Alm
How to choose a doctor who is right for you
Consider options before an emergency occurs
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Annie Christian
Debt deal: Too little too late for five local citizens
Time will tell if the new congressional debt deal will have a positive or negative impact on our weakening economy. And honestly, how much more can we take? Not a lot, according to these five local citizens. A retired 74-year-old from the aerospace industry living in a senior community: It’s a shame that our country has so much debt. From the moment they’re born, future generations will start paying for what is now a $14.3 trillion total debt....
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Dr. Mary Beth Schultheis
Detecting colorectal cancer early saves lives
After years of performing surgery to remove colorectal cancers, I cannot stress enough the importance of early detection and treatment of this highly prevalent form of cancer. Colorectal cancer ranks third in frequency of people living with cancer, behind prostate and breast cancer. The term colorectal refers to the parts of the digestive tract known as the colon (also known as the large intestine) and the rectum. The most significant risk for...
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Annie Christian
Ask Annie about Real Estate U. S. default also means consume...
The debt ceiling crisis in Washington should be a loud wake-up call to all of us that, unlike Las Vegas, what happens in Congress doesn’t stay in Congress.
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Dr. Todd Inman
Time does not heal all wounds
Know when you need to seek a doctor’s care
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Annie Christian
Should I file bankruptcy after I short sell my house?
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Steven Hallan
Start on the road to relief from neck and back pain
Nine out of 10 people in the United States suffer from neck or back pain some point in their lives. However, you can successfully prevent and treat neck and back pain. While some people might recover from an injury in five to seven days, others might require a continuum of care to recover fully. The spinal column runs the length of the neck and back. It protects the spinal cord, maintains proper posture and enables the head, neck and trunk to ...
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Is now really the best time to buy?
Dear Annie: Buying a home is an American dream. But with so many people losing their homes in the last five years, I am very afraid to take that leap of faith. This whole investing idea is new to me. My monthly rent is $900 for a small two-bedroom condo that I will never own. In the three years that I’ve lived here I’ve watched rents just keep on going up. I am tired of being a renter. But does it really make sense for me to buy right now? – ...
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Dr. Joseph Knedgen, DPM
Stay a step ahead of foot pain
Our feet are often taken for granted and overlooked when it comes to care and medical attention. Many people don’t realize just how complex the anatomy of a foot is. But with 28 bones, several joints, and many ligaments, tendons and muscles, feet are one of the more intricate parts of the body. Our feet work hard every day and suffer damage on a regular basis from stress, inappropriate footwear and exercise. Pain most commonly occurs in the t...
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Annie Christian
Homeowners shouldn’t wait for Obama money to bail them out
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Dr. Leah Steckline
With Alzheimer’s, you must take care of the caregiver
Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease requires a great deal of compassion and dedication. To give that kind of care, a person needs to be at their best, which means taking care of themselves, too. As you embrace the role of caregiver, remember that being a caregiver is a job, and you have earned the right to respite. Reward yourself with breaks. Look for these and other ways to care for yourself. Incorporate daily activities that...
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Dr. Cynthia Brown
Take important steps toward summer safety
Wear sunscreen, cover up, stay hydrated
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Tribune photo by John Byrne - Giants starting pitcher Michael Schroeder delivers a pitch to the plate during second-inning action of his team’s 9-6 triumph in the Sparks City Babe Ruth Main Division Championship Saturday night at Golden Eagle Regional Park.
Giants, Padres win Sparks City Babe Ruth Baseball titles
All the top-seed Giants had to do was win one more game Saturday to cap a stellar season with a Main Division Sparks City Babe Ruth Championship.
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Annie Christian
Homeowners waiting for Obama to bail them out
Ask Annie About Real Estate: Part I — Where is the money?
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Dr. Luis Palacio
Don't let elbow pain stop your summer fun
Now that the summer sports and recreation season has finally arrived, you will want to prevent elbow pain from putting a crimp in your tennis game or gardening. I see numerous patients with elbow pain and other sports injuries at my office in Spanish Springs at the Northern Nevada Medical Group. Pain in the elbow generally arises in a person’s 40s and 50s and results from overuse of the forearm muscles. It usually occurs during or after acti...
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Annie Christian
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What to look for in a real estate agent
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Dr. Todd Inman
Assess risk from poor circulation in the legs
Circulation problems in the legs can result in serious complications, particularly for people age 50 and older. Fortunately, diagnosis and treatment are available nearby. Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), also known as peripheral arterial disease, is a common blood vessel disease that is linked to stroke and heart attack. PVD affects at least five million American adults The disease results from fatty material (plaque) building up on the wal...
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Annie Christian
Stop apartment hopping and buy a house
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Tribune/John Byrne - The Sparks boys soccer team relied heavily upon its all-region honorees in its quest for a regional championship.
Never-quit attitude leads to 2nd Sparks soccer title
The Sparks boys soccer team finished in third place in the 3A North’s Sierra League because it couldn’t take down South Tahoe or North Tahoe and split with Truckee during the regular season.
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Steven Hallan
Find the right relief for your knee and hip pain
Learn how to recognize and treat pain
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