Cholesterol is a complex topic that can be difficult to understand. Cholesterol is present in the body and it also can be found in food. That can make it hard for people to understand why cholesterol is often seen in such a negative light. Any confusion surrounding cholesterol can serve as the perfect springboard to learn more about it.
Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that around 30 percent of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States involve drunk drivers. Each of those deaths is preventable, and prevention can start with drivers educating themselves about the effects of driving while impaired.
MJ Nelson recently signed a letter of intent to continue his football career with the Peru State Bobcats. Pictured with Nelson are, Nebraska City High School Head Coach Kaleb Walker and Lou Varley, an assistant coach with the Peru State Bobcats. Photo submitted
On Wednesday, July 20, Peru State football player Garrison Dodge (Oakland) was named as a nominee for the Allstate’s 31st AFCA Good Works Team. This year there were 114 student-athletes who were named to the Good Works Team according to the press release.
Few getaways can reinvigorate the mind and body like a day spent in the great outdoors. The rewards of a day spent outside aren't just figments of the imagination. The online medical resource WebMD notes that exposure to the great outdoors can improve sleep cycles, boost self-esteem, reduce anxiety, help people focus, and bolster the immune system, among other benefits.
On Friday, July 15, the Peru State Football Booster Club hosted their annual golf tournament at the Auburn Country Club. This year they had a great turnout of 21 teams in total.
Despite its reputation as the most formidable type of mold individuals can find in their homes, black mold is similar to other indoor molds in regard to its effects on human health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, black mold, or stachybotrys chartarum, isn't any more harmful than other types of mold, including cladosporium, penicillium, aspergillus, and alternaria. The reputation of black mold, which can look black or greenish-black, likely has something to do with its appearance. But homeowners still have reason to be fearful of mold in their homes, regardless of what color the mold may be. That's because mold can lead to a host of unwelcome health problems, including stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing or wheezing, burning eyes, or skin rash. Symptoms may be even worse for people with asthma and mold allergies.
A pair of Nebraska Citians will be honored at the Nebraska USA Wrestling Yearly Awards at the organization’s Annual Conference and Banquet on July 30 at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln. Makayla Vasser, a soon-to-be eighth grade wrestler at Nebraska City Middle School, was named the Wrestler of the Year for girls in the kids’ division.
On Tuesday, July 19, head volleyball coach Madison Kindle and the Peru State Volleyball team received the USMC-AVCA Academic Team Award in the NAIA division. The AVCA announced the honor in a press release.
T-Ball Results Commercial State Bank 17, Cargill 6 (coach pitch) Bryleigh Avery a triple Heidi Rutt home run Dawson Bassinger triple .