Lifestyle
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Three of 'Greatest Generation' from small Idaho town earned Medal of Honor
There’s something special about the small town of Preston in Franklin County in the southeast corner of Idaho with its population of 5,200: In World War II, th…
Making sense of maintaining our senses
We don’t have to lose our hearing, sight, smell, taste and touch just because the years are adding up
Air quality and exercise
As of this morning, we can only hope the worst of the smoke that has inundated us from wildfires is over. This heavy concentration of wildfire smoke has really put a halt to outdoor activity for almost all of us. T…
Does your child mouth breath? It's dangerous for their health
Here are a few of many reasons that mouth breathing is bad for anyone and everyone.
Learning outside the classroom
Sitting in my office tonight, I have mixed emotions. Have I done everything I can to make this school year amazing for the children who enter our doors? Is the staff trained and motivated to do great work? Are all …
Longevity salad bowl ingredients to add years to your life
Our clients are growing older and we are, too! By the year 2050, over 800,000 centenarians will reside in the United States and these baby boomers are demanding to know how to live healthy into their golden years.
Degenerative disc disease
Degeneration of the discs particularly in the moving sections of the spine (cervical and lumbar levels) is a natural process of aging. This dehydration of the disc material reduces the flexibility and typically the…
And away we go
Here we are at the beginning of September so the wine grape harvest has started or is about to start in the appellations across the Northern Hemisphere. We have talked and emailed with grape growers and winemakers …
Kid Scoop 09-05
The cost of owning a pet
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Where did our summer go?
Where did our summer go, indeed? It certainly flew by as it started late and quickly turned hot. We had a record number of 90+ days. Something I hope is not re…
Do you want to do something important?
I won’t beat around the bush. Have you thought about volunteering but aren’t sure what you want to do? The Volunteer Ombudsman Program needs caring and concerned volunteers, both men and women, to advocate for resi…
Corn vs. flour
This week, let’s take a look at a question that is pondered by those of us wanting to eat healthy foods. Which is healthier, flour tortillas or corn tortillas? This question seems simple, but let’s see if I can com…
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By JERRY HITCHCOCK