A support group called “Living After Suicide” meets the third Tuesday of the month for those left behind after the loss of a family member or friend. Every year, 34,000 Americans die by suicide. Continue Reading
Posted on 03 February 2012.
A support group called “Living After Suicide” meets the third Tuesday of the month for those left behind after the loss of a family member or friend. Every year, 34,000 Americans die by suicide. Continue Reading
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Posted on 03 February 2012.
Today we introduce our newest columnist, Sarah Matchett. A certified cycling coach who works with Cool Breeze Cyclery in Mooresville, she’ll be writing monthly on fitness and training-related topics.

But working out inside never feeds my soul, puts the color in my cheeks, or just makes me happy to be alive the way an outdoor bike ride with friends does. That’s true even in February.
In actuality, there’s no such thing as too cold if you know how to prepare. It’s true for kids who want to stay out in the snow, and it’s true for athletes who want to stay outside to train! Here are some tricks for staying outdoors – and fit – all winter: Continue Reading
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Posted on 03 February 2012.
Runners have a variety of theories about winter training, such as the idea that you burn more calories in cold weather or it’s easy to get dehydrated. Triathlete magazine interviewed John Castellani, a physiologist at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine in Natick, Mass., so help separate the truths from the lies.
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Posted on 03 February 2012.
Bob Millikin will present a program on “Advance Medical Directives” on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 9:30 a.m., Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 201 Fairview Road, Mooresville. Continue Reading
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Posted on 27 January 2012.

Chris Magryta
By Dr. CHRIS MAGRYTA
I remember lecturing to my fellow residents back in 1997 about the timing of post-exercise nutrition and the need for sports drinks. In those days we knew little about optimal nutrition, but we knew that sports beverages were not necessary for most athletes.
High-endurance athletes – marathoners, triathletes and cyclists – can make a case for needing some electrolytes during intense training (greater than 3 hours). Johnny in Little League or Susie in gymnastics have no case for a sugar-laden beverage and should avoid them. Continue Reading
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Posted on 27 January 2012.
Davidson College Presbyterian Church’s Community Missions Committee will sponsor its winter Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, Feb. 6, between the hours of 2 and 6:30 pm. It will be a special day of loving and giving. This drive is being held in memory of Steve Sgouros who died this past December. Continue Reading
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Posted on 20 January 2012.
Neti pots have become a popular remedy for colds and sinus congestion, but health officials are warning people to use them properly in the wake of recent deaths. For some, the thought of rinsing one’s nose is enough of a deterrent from using a neti pot. But the problem is not the idea of washing your nose – it’s what kind of water you use. In two widely reported cases last year people used tap water, instead of distilled or sterilized water and wound dying of of water-borne brain-eating amoeba. Continue Reading
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Posted on 20 January 2012.
Beginning this month, Kannapolis Fire Department is shifting its CPR classes from those focused on healthcare providers a series called Family & Friends CPR. The Department hopes to reach those individuals in the community who would not normally have the opportunity to learn CPR through these monthly classes. Continue Reading
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Posted on 18 January 2012.
The Lake Norman YMCA, at 21300 Davidson Street in Cornelius, will hold an open house Saturday, Jan. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m.
For those who haven’t already seen it, guests on Saturday can tour the Y’s newly renovated fitness facility that opened last month.

The interior of the wellness center, complete with new equipment and better lighting. (YMCA photo)
The center features:
Open house visitors will be able to try the new fitness equipment, participate in group exercise demonstrations, meet staff members and familiarize themselves with the other facilities and services offered at the Lake Norman YMCA.
All community members are invited to attend.
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Posted on 13 January 2012.

Cyclists ride through Antiquity. (Chip Dawson / DavidsonNews.net)
By CHIP DAWSON
DavidsonNews.net
This is bike country. The weather and the open road become a siren call for many of us year around.
You can have a nice outing exploring the trails and neighborhoods of Cornelius and Davidson. If you’re a more serious biker, try the county and state roads to the north and east or head west on Catawba and explore all the residential neighborhoods along the lake. A ride down Jetton and through all its side roads can net you well over 30 miles.
SAFETY – THE NUMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
While it provides great exercise and good times, bicycling is also a job. You must be serious about the condition of your bike, your equipment and your skills. According to the CDC, more than 500,000 people in the U.S. are treated in emergency departments, and more than 700 people die as a result of bicycle-related injuries each year. One study showed that one third of the injuries are significant head injuries. Continue Reading
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