Be Well: How Muscle Building Exercises Can Offset Effects of Chronic Illnesses
If being diagnosed with a chronic illness isn't devastating enough, the reality can also impact a person's quality of life. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, author of 'Forever Strong,' joined 'beWell' to talk about how regular fitness and muscle building can help offset chronic illnesses that show up as we age.
Floodwaters receded in Vermont cities and towns pummeled by a storm that delivered two months of rain in two days, enabling people to focus Wednesday on recovering from a disaster that trapped residents in homes, closed roadways and choked streets and businesses with mud and debris.
Schools in New Delhi were forced to close Monday after heavy monsoon rains battered the Indian capital, with landslides and flash floods killing at least 15 people over the last three days. Farther north, the overflowing Beas River swept vehicles downstream as it flooded neighborhoods.
Even Southwestern desert residents accustomed to scorching summers are feeling the grip of an extreme heat wave smacking Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Southern California this week with 100-degree-plus temps and excessive heat warnings.
