Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
The coconut craze: Oil, water and milk
Coconut products have been one of the top nutrition trends over the past few years. Do the health claims about coconut oil, milk, and/or water still have you confused? If you are seeking facts about these products,…
Does the weather really affect my pain?
The next time you watch the weather forecast, notice the barometric pressure, measured in inches. Typically, when a low pressure front is coming (and they do, all the time), it signals not only a change in the weat…
What to serve with your Labor Day burgers and dogs
Burgers. Dogs. Steaks. Maybe some sausages. We know you've got the grilling part of your Labor Day cookout covered. So rather than mess with that, we'll offer up some delicious sides that will complement whatever e…
Kids' brains reorganize when learning math skills
Gas, bloating after eating: You might have IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects millions of people on a daily basis. The symptoms of IBS may include constipation, bloating, abdominal cramping, gas or diarrhea after eating. Some medications may provide imm…
Acupuncture placebo?
Much research and personal experience say emphatically, "Acupuncture is NOT a placebo."
Finding balance
Smooth, silky, seamless, elegant and yes, balanced. In our time talking to folks about wine and learning what they like, the lion's share prefer wines that are balanced, regardless of the term they use to describe …
Your hands are a window to your heart
With autumn just around the corner, our store customers who knit have been keeping busy through the summer months on projects for the holidays and charity projects we help support throughout the year. We're always …
Premature aging
Our health is under attack. We currently live in the most obese, polluted and energy-drained environment in the last 90 years. It is a fact that 92 percent of people over 50 have at least one chronic disease and 77…
Community Thanks August 17, 2014
Hot dogs and hot people
This summer has flown by and now we're in the infamous "Dog days of summer." The name has never made sense to me as no dog I know of likes hot days. That may be because they can only sweat through the bottoms of th…
Steve Anthony: Been here all along
Milestone Announcements August 17, 2014
Climbing to heal mental wounds
ALMO (AP) - The strangest day in Kurt Volker's adult life was his first 24 hours outside the military.
What's trending with health and fitness
Every year I take a brief look at what is trending in health and fitness. This year has a few new interesting trends and a few that have been trending for a few years now.