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• In Moderation: Yoga, for health and for charity (02/22/12)
The latest in a series of yoga classes designed to promote the healthful practice while also raising money for charity will be held Saturday from 4:30-6 p.m
• Families need a lifestyle shift (02/19/12)
To tackle children's weight problems, entire families must team up to eat better and exercise more.
• When nest empties, relationships change (02/19/12)
Transition to college can create tension in parent-child relationship.
• In Moderation: Taxes and your health (02/15/12)
It's hard to think of a single way that doing your taxes is good for you, other than the obvious -- that it keeps the IRS off your back
• In Moderation: The 10 signs of Alzheimer's (02/09/12)
The Fredericksburg chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a discussion Wednesday, Feb
• In Moderation: Gluten-free cooking, lunch with Doris Buffett (02/08/12)
It's not too late to bid on the chance to have lunch with local philanthropist Doris Buffett; the silent auction, part of a fundraiser for Fredericksburg Counseling Services, ends Friday evening at 10:15 p.m.  To bid, go to ebay.com, search for "lunch with Doris Buffett," create an account if you don't already have one, and place your bid
• New drug reps bring a different message (01/20/12)
Truth in drug marketing important for doctors, patients
• Parents resolve to strengthen health, family ties (01/17/12)
Parents aim to elevate exercise over technology in new year
• Even real men eat yogurt now, and for good reason (01/17/12)
Dietitian demystifies the yogurt aisle

Dr. Patrick Neustatter

New drug reps bring a different message Truth in drug marketing important for doctors, patients ...Read more Watch out for seasonal pathologies Tongue-in-cheek, doctor warns of holiday hazards ...Read more Patient care journals help prevent dangerous mistakes Good communication is crucial to the care of hospital patients ...Read more

Dr. Patrick Neustatter, a longtime family practitioner, is the medical director of the Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic.

Dr. Delise Dickard

When nest empties, relationships change Transition to college can create tension in parent-child relationship. ...Read more Make time to evaluate how you're spending each moment Columnist provides strategy for analyzing how you use your time ...Read more Anticipatory grief hits before death When a loved one is dying, accept offers of help, and enjoy each good moment. ...Read more

Dr. Delise Dickard, a licensed professional counselor, is the director of Riverside Counseling in Fredericksburg.