To avoid Alzheimer's disease, exercise the brain with thinking games such as chess and the board game Axis and Allies. As shown via brain scans, certain poisons such as dye are very bad for the brain cells. Alzheimer's disease is mainly caused by the death of brain cells slowly as we age, but faster if we ingest certain poisons such as artificial coloring or taste. The worst of all is dye, as in artificial color. Dye kills brain cells as was indicated in a TV show on the brain. Why our uncaring government has not passed a law prohibiting artificial color in processed foods and meat or red cherries used in ice cream and drinks, I can only guess. Dye in foods is big business although the only reason for using it is looks; a completely stupid reason. ...more

March 27, 2009

America, our God-given right to eat hot dogs without worry is under siege. ...more

August 31, 2008

Court's Interpretation Regarding "Individual Gun Rights Affirmed" (front page, June 27): ...more

July 2, 2008

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February 8, 2008

Best known for deciding whether medications are safe and effective, the Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to crack down on plain old salt, which doctors say is harmful in the quantities most Americans consume. ...more

November 28, 2007

When the kids, relatives and assorted guests sit down at the David Russell family table for Thanksgiving dinner today, they will find the usual turkey and seasonal staples. ...more

November 21, 2007