Lifestyle
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Community Thanks March 22, 2015
In Person: Donagene Turnbow
PropellerHeads like a cloud/hard drive combo
Milestone Announcements
Crooked River road may become scenic bikeway
CAMP SHERMAN, Ore. (AP) - One of the prettiest stretches of highway in the state may be soon getting a little more attention.
Good nutrition matters
It has been more than 20 years since the U.S. Department of Agriculture standardized the U.S. food guidelines.
'I kind of lost my breath'
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Warren "Biggie" Tucker earned his wings long ago when he piloted airplanes and, once, when he jumped out of one.
On the wild slide: Lake Placid site offers skeleton rides
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - Sledding can be pleasant and pastoral, with big toboggans, snowy hills and rosy cheeks. And then there's skeleton sledding: belly down, head first on a sled the size of a throw rug, hard ice who…
Potent, healthy condiments deliver big flavor, few calories
When I was growing up, my family celebrated both Jewish and Christian holidays. One of my favorites was Passover.
Programs at Post Falls Senior Center
Research shows that older adults who participate in senior center programs can learn to manage and delay the onset of chronic disease and experience measurable improvements in their physical, social, spiritual, emo…
How to choose a clinic that is right for you
When choosing a new health care provider, it can be overwhelming. We often ask friends or family members for a referral but sometimes they simply don't have an answer. When navigating this road alone, here are some…
Spring visits
Spring is an interesting time at wineries. It is one of the few real down times. Just about all of the wine from the previous year’s harvest has been “barreled down,” and some unoaked whites and rosès may already b…
The misunderstood stomach acids: Part I
If you are suffering from heartburn or Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease ("GERD" or "reflux"), or know of someone else who does, take heart - there are many things you can do to alleviate it. Some people say, "Well,…
Progesterone: Is your estrogen and progesterone in balance?
Progesterone is equally as important to women as estrogen. It is made in the ovaries before menopause and some is produced in the adrenal glands after menopause. Progesterone is the first of the hormones to start d…
Breast augmentation: Saline vs. silicone
As summer nears, we see more patients considering breast augmentation. One of our most commonly asked questions is saline or silicone. The choice is completely personal and each type of implant has its own pros and…