Archive for September, 2008


Frames for Over Forty

Sep 18, 2008 Author: staffwriter | Filed under: Health

 By: Kimberly Law

As we age, the likelihood of wearing glasses becomes more of a reality. When worn all the time, they also become our most important accessory. Unfortunately, the wrong frames, as well as our eyewear, can date us. For a more youthful look, consider style, fashion and color.

Defy gravity with a little face lift. Keep them guessing your age, by choosing styles that keep attention upward and outward on the face.

Upswept styles do just that. They visually lift the face making you look younger.

Eyewear with heavy bottoms or a downward sweep such as aviator styles are best left for the young… not the young at heart. Avoid styles that focus attention downward.

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Fleas and Ticks

Sep 1, 2008 Author: staffwriter | Filed under: Pets

By: Clark Tran

Fleas are small wingless parasitic insects that live off the blood of mammals and birds. Frequently, fleas just bother our furry friends, but sometimes they develop allergic reactions to the fleas’ saliva. This leads to the development of rashes and even loss of fur from excessive scratching or biting. This is called flea allergy dermatitis, and when present can lead to secondary skin infections from the biting and scratching done to alleviate the itching.

Even if your pet doesn’t have allergic reactions to fleas, you should beware. Fleas can carry diseases such as tapeworms and Lyme disease. Although tapeworms are not actually transmitted through flea bites, the fleas often carry tapeworm eggs. When your pet bites to relieve itching, he may ingest the parasite and become infected. (more…)