Yogurt: So many choices, lots to like
Question: There seem to be a lot more kinds of yogurt than there ever used to be. I like it, but is yogurt really...
Boomer Blog: When in Germany, eat as the Germans eat!
Ever since former student and fellow traveler Lisa Siegenthaler Turner posted a Facebook picture of “spaghetti ice cream” from her trip to Europe this...
Chili festival another success
Downtown Urbana was a bustling place, Sept. 24 as 28 chili contestants fired up their kettles in hopes of winning the grand prize of...
Be wary of sporting event ticket scams
Ohioans are among the most loyal and enthusiastic sports fans anywhere. That’s why, when their local or favorite teams compete and succeed, Ohioans who...
Parents of Alicia Titus thank local community
We would like to publicly thank all the people who helped make the events of September 10 and 11, to commemorate the 15th anniversary...
Boomer Blog: Right around here
My fingers were hovering over my computer keys to record complaints about the presidential debate and state report cards when life intervened, as life...
Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 2-8
The National Alliance on Mental Illness announces that Oct. 2-8 is “National Mental Illness Awareness Week.”In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first week...
Boomer Blog: Of dungarees and record hops
Another one of those photos recently came up on Facebook - the kind that shows an item from the past, with instructions to “share”...
Restrictive diet can help ease intestinal issues
Question: I have a friend who no longer eats wheat products, onions, garlic or a lot of other foods. She said it’s because she...
What will happen when fiber is no longer fiber?
Question: I understand that the recommendation for fiber intake is going up. When will we see that reflected on Nutrition Facts labels?Answer: The new...