Years of Exposure to Traffic Pollution Raises Blood Pressure

Long-term exposure to the air pollution particles caused by traffic has been linked to an increase in blood pressure, U.S. researchers say.

In the new report, researchers analyzed data from 939 participants in the Normative Aging Study, who were assessed every four years between 1995 and 2006

People who grind their teeth at night appear to be more likely to suffer from stress and also likely to use escapism to cope when things become difficult, new research out of Germany suggests.

SOCIAL
Gospel Festival Held

Scholarship Fund Benefits from Event

A gospel music festival was held Friday by the Douglass High School Alumni Association. [Read full story]

 

A Card of Thanks

The family of Wayne C. Chandler Sr. wishes to express its sincere gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown during this time of bereavement.

Cheryl Chandler,
  daughter
Wayne C. Chandler Jr.,
  son
Albert M. Chandler,
  son

Wayne C. Chandler Sr.

Last Week
Operation Family Fun Events Held for Children

TULSA--Last week, members of the Junior League of Tulsa held Operation Family Fun events at five elementary schools.
The dozens of Junior League members arrived at the schools (Grove, McAuliffe, Eugene Field, Mark Twain and Marshall Elementary Schools) to play board games with the youngsters, to lead them through face-painting activities, and to treat them to pizza and drinks and door prizes.
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5 Surprising Ways Your TV Is Slowly Killing You

You’ve accepted the idea that TV makes you dumber. You know there are lots of more edifying things you could be doing with your time than cheering on the contestants on "Survivor."

And unless you’re working out to an exercise video, you know those hours sprawled out in front of the screen are going to make you fatter — not to mention the impact of all that junk food you’ve been tempted to scarf down during the commercial breaks.