Five simple steps to put the spring back in your step

It’s Memorial Day weekend — time for sunshine, swimming, grilling and camping. It’s important at mealtime that you consume a variety of foods from all the food groups. Using the MyPlate method makes sure that one-fourth of your plate is a lean protein, one-fourth is a grain and at least half your plate is made up of vegetables and fruit.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV and AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads. The dream of future generations freed from epidemic is running up against an era of economic recovery and harsh budget cuts.

In 2009, J.J. Abrams boldly rebooted the Star Trek franchise in an effort to revitalize a product that really hadn’t gone anywhere new in more than a decade. As a Trekker, I originally felt like he had spent way too much screen time in that film to developing characters who were well known.

Tickets now on sale for all-male comedic performance

Eating fish is good for your heart but taking fish oil capsules does not help people at high risk of heart problems who are already taking medicines to prevent them, a large study in Italy found.

Trees budding, flowers blooming and warmer temperatures all are signs that spring has arrived. We are all eager to get outdoors and get more activity in. After a long winter slumber, these five steps may help you get on your feet again the safe and healthy way.

My first true favorite superhero was Tony Stark/Iron Man. I’m not sure why, but I think even at a young age, I appreciated a hero who was a hero because he wanted to be, not because of an accidental dose of radiation or some far-fetched notion of alien parentage.

MEDIAPOLIS (AP) — An entry from the southeast corner of Iowa has been named best burger in the state.

DES MOINES — Legendary country music star Willie Nelson will take to the Civic Center stage Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. If ever the words “living legend” were more than just public relations bluster, the application would be to Willie Hugh Nelson.

Think about what you ate yesterday. How many fruits and vegetables did you consume? Studies reveal that only 1 in 10 Americans are meeting their fruit and vegetable intake recommendations. The average adult recommendation is 2 cups per day of fruit and 2 ½ cups per day for vegetables.