» Healthier sweet potato casserole
Doctor Yum cut some of the fat and sugar from her original recipe, but with brown sugar and butter in it, it's still decadent.
» Sensational vegan stuffing with nuts
Fredericksburg's Gloria Lloyd highly recommends this side dish, which features sage, celery, chopped walnuts and more.
» Five ways to stress less
Having a toolbox of techniques for reducing stress is better than trying to rely on a single approach, a stress expert says. Click the headline to read more about his "Five Rs" approach to coping with stress.
Exercise of the Day
» Challenge yourself with side plank and gate
Today's exercise sequence stretches out your sides while also working your core and building arm strength. In a demonstration video, local yoga teacher Steve Watkins show how to do two forms of side plank: an easier and a harder version. The pose involves balancing on one arm and one foot (or leg) while raising the opposite arm in the air. Watkins also shows how to do a counter-pose called "gate." Click the headline for the demonstration.
Parenting News & Wisdom
» Drive-thru ear infection checks?
A pediatrician suggests that brief exams could ease parents' minds and save everyone time. Read more in the Seattle Mama Doc blog.
» Some teens using steroids to bulk up
About 5 percent of middle and high school students have used steroids with hopes of building muscles. Read more at reuters.com.
Make a difference
» Game will benefit teachers who lost house in fire
A basketball game tonight at Massaponax High School will raise money for two local teachers whose home burned last week. Proceeds from ticket sales and the concession stand will be given to the family, and people can bring items to donate. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. Click the headline for more details.
Motivational Words
» Relax your mind
"Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer." -- William S. Burroughs
What's Happening
» Attend caregiver program
Today: The Alzheimer's Association is sponsoring a program for caregivers on planning for the holidays at 1:30 p.m. at Home Care America in Fredericksburg. Call 540/370-0835 for details.
» Try the Turkey Trot
Nov. 22: The Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Mile will be held at the Fredericksburg Expo Center for kids ages 13 and under.
» Take part in support group
Nov. 27: Life coach Marcia Grimsley will facilitate a gathering, at the John F. Fick Conference Center at 7 p.m., for family members of people with a chronic illness or disability.
» Learn about cataracts
Nov. 30: Mary Washington Hospital will host a free breakfast seminar on cataracts at 8:30 a.m., featuring Dr. Demi Dang.
» Attend meditation retreat
Dec. 1: The Meditation Community of Fredericksburg will host a retreat called "Loving Kindness and the Path of Peace," from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the England Run library.
» Run a half marathon
Dec. 9: The Virginia Runner Blue & Gray Half Marathon will be held in Central Park at 7:30 a.m.
» Take a shopping class
Dec. 11: The Doctor Yum Project will offer a free grocery shopping class at 7 p.m. to help people make smart, affordable food choices.
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