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A million-and-a-half adults are wearing braces in the United
States. That's a vast leap from the estimated 300,000 adults
that submitted to treatment 30 years ago. Adults are the
fastest-growing number of orthodontic patients. Orthodontists

point out that self-consciousness over one's teeth can inhibit performance in all areas of
life. A couple of years in braces can yield cosmetic results that can make a major
difference in the way a person feels about himself or herself.To give you an idea of cost-
you're looking at about four-six thousand dollars-that includes x-rays, impressions and
follow-up visits. But for many patients, the end result is worth the cost. A few patients get
assistance from insurance.

There are nearly 300,000 children in America dealing with
some form of arthritis. Imagine the impact this debilitating
disease has on a child's social life,school, sports; almost
every other aspect of an active, growing young person's life
raises special concerns. When it comes to Juvenile

Rheumatoid Arthritis, important signs for parents to watch for signs with their child include:

1) Joint swelling with pain and stiffness. This may be more pronounced in the morning or
after a nap.

2) Most commonly it affects the knees and the joints in the hands and feet.

3) Children may complain of pain, or you might notice them limping.

4) Fever of 102 F that persists for longer than 2 or 3 days, take him or her to the doctor.

On this week's Your Life feature story -we hear not only
the words but the music of a man who is living his life's
dream. Jack Vaeth is a psychiatrist by day but at night he
puts down his notepad to pick up his tenor saxophone. He
shares his inspirational story with us.

This week, YOUR LIFE's recipe puts a healthy twist on

Slow Roasted King Salmon with a Roasted Fennel Salad.

Executive Chef Jeremy Critchfield from Nemacolin Wood-

lands Resort and Spa, shows us how it's done.

This week on the "Reference Desk" we have something for all the
millions of Americans who are plagued by Migraine Headaches.
You may want to pick up this new book-written by Dr. David
Buchholz from Johns Hopkins. "Heal Your Headache"-takes a
three-step approach to taking charge of your headache pain.
Several secrets includes avoiding quick fix painkillers, they can
actually cause rebound headaches. Secret two: minimize food
triggers like caffeine, perfumes and stress. For hardcore cases,
use preventative medications. The book is very readable and full
of good advice and may spell relief for you!