Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Western Alaska salmon crisis affects physical and mental health, residents say
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon The salmon crisis in the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers is harming more than local economies,
Report: Alaskans dogged by chronic diseases and many lack healthy lifestyles or regular screenings
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon Alaskans have high rates of chronic health conditions that can lead to death, and they
Alaskans respond to the increase in eating disorders
By Beth Rose Spectrum Two years ago, Mina (who uses they/them pronouns) was a competitive high school athlete in
The basics of diabetes and diet
The number of people living with diabetes has risen dramatically over the last four decades. According to the World Health
7 ways to reduce breast cancer risk
Many women are concerned about the potential for developing breast cancer in their lifetimes. Breast cancer is the second-most
There is help and support for Alaskans with eating disorders
By Beth Rose and Jenny Loudon Spectrum From social media to Covid-19, Alaska children and teens face more challenges
The nutritional value of popular types of fish
Fish is an important component of a healthy diet. Compared to many other sources of protein, including beef, pork and
How aging adults can maintain a healthy weight
Calorie-counting and watching one’s weight is often seen as a young person’s game. But even aging men
How oatmeal does a body good
Many adults are familiar with various remedies to mitigate symptoms and shorten the duration of the common cold. A bowl
Avoiding holiday weight gain
By Samuel Abbate The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year.” Unfortunately, this is not
November is National Diabetes Month
By Dr. Samuel Abbate The rise in the number of cases of diabetes in recent years has been described as
Sticking to a diet while eating out
What to do when dining out is a challenge dieters know well. It’s easy to control ingredients and portion