Well-wishers buoy spirit of ailing Bishop

Days after having his gall bladder removed at St. Mary’s Hospital, Tillie Bishop will head to Denver this week for the removal of cancerous bone tissue in his left leg, which is weak and broken from the cancer. It’s the next step in what has been a long and painful battle with a disease that he hopes to defeat.

News in brief

Here are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.

Form important for maximum gains

When we start an exercise regime we all expect to achieve some form of improvement, be it more strength, bigger muscles weight loss or an improvement in speed and flexibility.

Health: How to deal with common cycling ailments

Stay comfy in the saddle

Back to School or Work Resolutions Aim to Reduce Stress and Pain at Your Computer According to Body Insight Inc.

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - August 31, 2010) - That back to school time of year is here again and whether you are a student, a parent, or a burnt-out employee, the return to a regular schedule generates feelings of renewal and promise. Back to school (or back to work) resolutions focus more on improving stress management and decreasing the aches and pains associated with deskwork than their ...