Lifestyle
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Sports injuries in kids
According to Dynamic Chiropractic, it is estimated that 3.5 million children under the age of 14 receive medical treatment for sports injuries each year, and almost one-third of all injuries incurred during childho…
Things to know about respiratory bug plaguing kids
Why make your own chicken stock? Because it rocks!
Why bother making chicken stock at home when there are so many respectable versions at the supermarket? Because the stock you pour out of a can or a box just can't touch the homemade variety.
Are you at risk?
I always thought the old saying "a picture is worth a thousand words" was true, and now I really think that is the case. Two weeks ago at the Race for the Cure, we had the opportunity to test the antioxidant levels…
Tingling, painful or numb hands: Simple effective care with long-term results
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an injury caused by a pinched or compressed nerve, typically in the wrist, but may be associated with the forearm or the neck. The prolonged compression of this nerve, in any of the …
Community Thanks October 5, 2014
Choose toothpaste with fluoride (and don't forget to floss)
Becki Gaddum: Loving to volunteer in Spirit Lake
Becki Gaddum learned early on that helping others needs to be a way of life.
Milestones Announcements October 5, 2014
A lot of chatter about Facebook Chat
FDA approves weight-loss drug Contrave
WASHINGTON - U.S. regulators have greenlighted a new weight-loss drug called Contrave, the third in a string of approvals for prescription medications aimed at the nation's 78 million obese adults.
Livestrong CEO leaving after 14 years
AUSTIN, Texas - The CEO of the cancer charity Livestrong is leaving after 14 years, a period in which the small local charity grew into a $500 million global brand before it was rocked by founder Lance Armstrong's …
Silence ofthe grams
Pedaling around North Idaho on two wheels can be enjoyable any time of year, but the summer months are the best for riding around here, cruising around and taking in all the scenic surrounds in comfort.
Livestrong takes hit after Armstrong confession
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Livestrong cancer charity is reporting a sharp drop in donations and revenue after founder Lance Armstrong admitted taking performance-enhancing drugs during most of his record-setting cycl…
Iron running
This week, I want to touch on an interesting challenge faced by distance runners.