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  • Some proven ways to improve air quality in the home

    June 2, 2008

    When the topic of improving air quality comes up, much of the discussion focuses on how to improve outdoor air quality.>>

  • Local nonprofit health-care agency wins statewide honor

    June 2, 2008

    The Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations (OANO) has announced that Havar Inc. is the most recent Ohio nonprofit, and the first from southeast Ohio, to achieve “Standards for Excellence,” according to a press release.>>

  • Bikeway provides more than good exercise for SeniorBEAT walking group

    June 2, 2008

    Many senior citizens walk simply for good exercise, but for members of O’Bleness Memorial Hospital’s SeniorBEAT walking group, walking along the Hockhocking Adena bikeway is a mentally, visually and physically stimulating social experience. >>

  • Treatment to stop HIV in its tracks available locally at hospital

    June 2, 2008

    An emergency worker is accidentally stabbed by an addict’s syringe while attempting to revive him after an overdose. The drug user is HIV-positive. >>

  • Protein is essential in diets, but make sure it’s the high-quality variety

    June 2, 2008

    Protein has long been recognized as a staple nutrient in the daily diet.>>

  • Best bet for boosting brawn in women? Traditional strength training

    June 2, 2008

    Women who want to build muscle strength and endurance should choose traditional strength training methods instead of low-velocity routines, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.>>

  • Ohio Secretary of State to speak at

    June 2, 2008

    When the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine presents its 29th class of physicians and surgeons on the morning of Saturday, June 7, it not only will mark the beginning of a bright future for 106 newly conferred doctors, but the continuation of OU-COM’s tradition of serving Ohioans from every corner of the state.>>

  • Recalling a lifetime of service

    May 29, 2008

    Clara Barton, clad in long skirts appropriate to the era, stepped over bodies that littered the hot and bloody fields, searching for live ones who needed help. Known as the “Angel of the Battlefield,” she had tirelessly persevered through whizzing bullets, personal illness, and endless soliciting for donations to increase scarce emergency medical supplies.>>

  • What one man builds, another one calls his home: OU"s LGBT director works to make his surroundings a friendlier place

    May 15, 2008

    From the beginning, Mickey Hart has looked at the bigger picture.>>

  • Enjoy eating while getting healthier

    January 7, 2008

    Many adults are aware that high cholesterol is one of the primary risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD). For some people, the thought of lowering cholesterol is seen as the end of the line for enjoying good food. However, the American Heart Association (AHA) notes that you can still enjoy the best your favorite restaurants have to offer while simultaneously lowering your cholesterol.>>

  • Hey Kids: Protect Your Eyes During Sports Play

    January 7, 2008

    The number of kids playing organized sports is on the rise and so to is the number of sports-related injuries. What many players, parents and coaches do not realize is that the majority of injuries occur during practice and not during games, making it crucial that kids wear protective equipment for practices and games alike. Proper protection for these athletes should include not only helmets, knee and elbow pads and mouth guards, but protective eyewear as well.>>

  • Down to the Core

    January 7, 2008

    Colin Shelton fully realized the healing power of Pilates a few years after a skiing trip that tore one of the tendons in his knee, resulting in surgery and pain. A dance student at the time and avid climber, he tried physical therapy, but said it didn't help him get back up to the level of ability that he needed.>>

  • And now, a word from our sponsor

    January 7, 2008

    Andrea Cambern might be the most trusted news anchor in Columbus. For 16 years, she has cultivated a relationship with Columbus viewers as part of the 10TV news team.>>

  • Researcher tries to get handle on potentially hazardous plant emissions

    January 7, 2008

    A researcher from the University of Cincinnati is applying for grant funds to study the impact of industrial emissions on people who live near a manufacturing plant in Washington County.>>

  • Here are 25 helpful household tips for renters and homeowners

    January 8, 2007

    Helpful household tips can be used to full advantage when working on anything from menial tasks to tasks that require a little elbow grease. The following household tips will help with everything fro...>>

  • HAPCAP oversees fair housing board

    August 15, 2005

    Fair housing complaints in Athens city and county are on pace with the number of complaints in recent years, but the number of complaints could be reduced if residents knew more about the relevant law...>>

  • Thou shalt follow the 9 Commandments of Renting (or What I learned in Riverpark Towers)

    August 15, 2005

    It's long, it's boring, and really, are all 14 pages and several hundred signature lines necessary?>>

  • Hi-tech makes for nostalgic times: A Drive-intheatre...RIGHT in your own back yard

    August 15, 2005

    Drive-ins are about more than just literally driving in. Going to the drive-in is about relaxed, liberating entertainment under the stars. Like hanging out at the county fair, watching a movie outside...>>

  • Cornwell Center in development

    August 1, 2005

    Development of the Cornwell Center for Cardiovascular and Diabetes Care is underway. The project includes major renovation as well as construction of a 5,000-square-foot addition to O'Bleness' former ...>>

  • Healthcare in Ohio

    August 1, 2005

    A statewide group is circulating petitions to get a state-sponsored healthcare initiative onto the Ohio ballot for the 2006 November general election, and southeastern Ohio counties are playing an int...>>

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In our ever-diligent efforts to reveal and exalt all that’s great, er, all that’s best, in Athens County, we bring you the annual Best of Athens Readers’ Choice Awards.
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