On the job Monday are Dr. Daniel Reed and Receptionist Kelly Shutt at Rio Grande Foot and Ankle Specialists at 1475 Central Ave. Suite 150. Rio Grande Foot and Ankle Specialists also have locations in Santa Fe and Taos. For information, visit www.riograndepodiatry.com or call 505.662.2020. #worklosalamos, #wherediscoveriesaremade, Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
By LAURA LEORNARD
Doctor of Chiropractic
Los Alamos
“If you suffer with anxiety or have a panic attack you are considerably more likely than chance to also have hypermobile joints. It is also known that joint hypermobility is more common in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, all of which are sensitive to emotional and physical stress.” –Dr. Jessica Eccles, Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Approximately 12.5 percent of the population has generalized joint hypermobility. If you have issues with loose joints, locking joints, above average Read More
Jacci Gruninger practices warrior 3 pose. Courtesy photo
By JACCI GRUNINGER, MS, C-IAYT
Los Alamos
This month’s balance pose is a perfect next step from last month’s pose (Holy Fig Tree). Hopefully this past month you practiced and have started to develop the tools – strength, balance, skill and flexibility to work with balancing poses. This month’s pose – Warrior 3 or Virabhadrasana 3 requires a bit more strength while balancing. It also requires focus and endurance.
My preferred version of this pose is what I call Warrior 3 for hikers using my hiking sticks for a little extra support. Read More
Alzheimer’s News:
ALBUQUERQUE — With more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are working tirelessly to advance science that will lead to earlier detection, preventions and additional new treatments for Alzheimer’s and all dementia.
This week, more than 10,000 researchers attended the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2022 both in-person at the event’s San Diego, Calif. venue – and virtually – to share the latest in Alzheimer’s and dementia science.
Researchers who convened in San Diego included two key presenters Read More
Deborah Simon of Rotary Team Guatemala 2022 listens as villagers propose projects that they and Rotary can work on together. Photo by Jim O’Donnell
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
Santa Fe Rotarians Deborah Simon and Dick Jones spoke at the July 19 meeting of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos about the April trek Team Guatemala 2022 (TG22) made to Uspantán, a municipality in El Quiché, an expansive department, similar to a state or province, in the country’s highlands.
TG22 was there to review the projects that began as a Rotary International Global Grant 25 years ago in this remote Read More
Dr. Glendon Cook encourages Healthy Back-To-School Habits to prepare for a successful school year. Courtesy/LAMC
By GLENDON COOK, MD
Los Alamos Medical Center
As summer break comes to an end, there’s a lot to accomplish in preparation for the new school year.
The two most important things to do may seem routine, but that doesn’t make them any less of a priority: schedule annual physicals for you and your family and get up to date on immunizations. Routine wellness checks are essential to your family’s ongoing health and are an integral part of children’s healthcare. In fact, visiting a provider Read More
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued this week’s COVID-19 Community Newsletter.
See the latest wastewater data, learn about Monday’s vaccine clinic and more.
Click here to view the newsletter: https://conta.cc/3oUL4oT Read More
DVS News:
A bill that would expand healthcare benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic “burn pits” during their military service is heading toward President Joe Biden’s desk for signature into law.
The U.S. Senate, by an 86-11 vote, passed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, more commonly known as the PACT Act, late Tuesday night. The bill had passed on a 342-88 vote in the House nearly three weeks earlier.
Once signed by the president, the new law will address and fund VA health care and research relating to veterans who were Read More
This chart displays the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths in Los Alamos versus date. New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the 20th death in Los Alamos County since the start of the pandemic. Source: NMDOH. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
COUNTY News:
In conjunction with Los Alamos County, Premier Medical Group (PMG) has expanded the COVID-19 vaccine/booster clinic scheduled for Monday, Aug. 8, to include all eligible individuals, not just children 6 months to 5 years.
PMG will administer Moderna and Pfizer vaccines 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr. in Los Alamos.
Insurance and identification are not required. While walk-ins are accepted, appointments are preferred.
Visit the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) vaccine webpage to schedule an appointment. After logging into the appropriate Read More