Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
Study: Smokers may tap into multiple sources for nicotine
WASHINGTON - The first peek at a major study of how Americans smoke suggests many use combinations of products, and often e-cigarettes are part of the mix.
Warmer weather prompts early 'Spring into Action' for volunteering
With the beautiful weather Kootenai County has seen recently, nonprofits in the area are taking advantage of this time to Spring Clean early, and to get prepared for their busy volunteering season. All around town,…
New food at Silver Lake Mall
Three food businesses will occupy the Food Court spaces vacated by Taco Time and Orange Julius in Silver Lake Mall. Philly Express, Aebleskivers and Barbara's Homemade Fudge & Divinity will open toward the end of t…
Milestone Announcements March 8, 2015
Train like a SEAL
This week, I want to answer a few questions I was recently asked pertaining to training for the Spartan and the Tough Mudder races.
Physicians report few requests for 'unnecessary' treatments
WASHINGTON (AP) - Though medically unnecessary tests and procedures are often blamed for the nation's high health care costs, patients' requests for such superfluous treatments may not be what triggers them, sugges…
A spring in your step?
Whether you're in it for exercise or racing, it's time to hit the pavement.
UN: World eating too much sugar; cut to 5-10 percent of diet
LONDON - New guidelines from the World Health Organization are enough to kill anyone's sugar high. The U.N. health agency says the world is eating too much sug…
Is a leaky gut contributing to your health problems?
The gut is the gateway to health. If your gut is healthy, chances are that you're in good health. However, there's a condition called leaky gut that can lead to a host of health problems.
Acupuncture and asthma
Coming from a conventional medical background working as a nurse, generally in the intensive care unit or the emergency room, the switch to acupuncture school was quite the culture shock! I went to acupuncture scho…
Healthy breakfast, healthy brain
All meals are important, but breakfast is special, because it can set the stage for the whole day. This week is National School Breakfast Week to raise awareness about the importance of breakfast, and to increase s…
'Shut off' valve to chronic inflammation
Poor gastrointestinal function and chronic inflammation are two areas of research found to contribute to some health disorders, including chronic joint pain, fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders, irritable bowel synd…
What is insulin resistance?
It is important that the levels of insulin in the body not be too high or too low. Some of the functions of insulin in the body include: countering the actions of adrenaline and cortisol in the body, helping the bo…
Fresh take on Irish stew with lamb, Guinness and soda bread
Chicken and dumplings is a wonderfully simple, deliciously comforting dish - a thick, meaty stew bubbling away beneath a patchwork of moist, pillowy dumplings.
Optimizing your overall wellness
What exactly is wellness? Wellness, as defined by Webster's, is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life.