2008-01-16

Chronic worrying increases your odds of a heart attack



WASHINGTON Those Type A go-getters aren’t the only ones stressing their hearts. Nervous Nelsons seem to be, too. Researchers reported last week that chronic anxiety can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack, at least in men. The findings add another trait to a growing list of psychological profiles linked to heart disease, including anger or hostility, Type A […]

Salome’s Stars



ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be hurt by a colleague’s harsh criticism. But don’t let it shake your confidence in what you’re trying to do. A more positive aspect starts to appear by week’s end. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re torn between your sensible self and the part of you that enjoys acquiring lovely things. […]

SPEAKING OF SOAPS



RECAPS – 1/14-18 ALL MY CHILDREN – A strangely calm Hannah let go of Zach’s hand and fell to her death. Richie and JR were prepared to battle for Babe’s affection. Jack considered pursuing Julia romantically. Greenlee was enthralled with Kendall’s manuscript. Richie went berserk as he demanded Amanda be tested as a possible donor for him. Adam told Krystal […]

Strange But True



• Do you get annoyed at your mate’s bathroom habits? Well, you’re not the only one. A survey was conducted in 2006 to determine exactly what it is we do to drive each other nuts there. The No. 1 compliant was leaving an empty roll of toilet paper on the spool instead of replacing it with a new roll. The […]

June Buchanan, Hazard appear to be best in 14th Region



Even though it seems like we just started the 2007-08 high school basketball season here in the mountains, we actually passed the midway point last week when the WYMT Mountain Classic crowned its 21st champion in June Buchanan of the 14th Region. The Crusaders beat a talented Knox Central team 73-58 in the first round, which was led by the […]

Cougars’ roll continues as they top short-handed Cavs



The Letcher Central Cougars boys’ team is on a roll. After losing to June Buchanan in a heartbreaker at Pippa Passes, they lost again to a good Cordia team, also on the road. This must have been a wakeup call for the Cougars because they have put up some big numbers since those losses. The Cougars played three games last […]

NASCAR testing begins



With the first round of winter testing now over at Daytona International Speedway, it is safe to say that the 2008 Sprint Cup Season is in full swing. Forget about waiting until next month when they actually start awarding points at Daytona to say the season is underway, because the long road to Miami and the championship title has started. […]

Speak Your Piece

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Tell us what’s on your mind. No need to give your name. Call 633-7508 from 9 am Tuesday to 9 am Friday. E-m@il address In addition to the telephone and the U.S. Mail, The Mountain Eagle accepts comments to Speak Your Piece by electronic mail. Our address is: mteagle@tgtel.com To the people who live next door to me: I wish […]

Around the world, people use food to soothe a cold



Feeling achy and feverish? Have a bowl of Mom’s tom yum soup. Or maybe some warm milk with melted lamb fat. Chicken soup may be the all- American cold and flu panacea, but around the world people turn to all manner of culinary curatives for the chills and sniffles. Asian cultures, for example, long have used ginger to treat upper […]

Japan’s cure for the cold



This traditional Japanese cold remedy is almost always eaten from a bowl with chopsticks. Outside Japan it often is referred to as “sake-nog” due to its resemblance to the classic holiday drink. Tamagozake (Egg And Sake) Start to finish: 5 minutes Servings: 1 3/4 cup sake 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon honey In a small saucepan, heat the sake over […]