Lifestyle
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Grilled chicken salad: A healthy choice for Labor Day cookouts
Labor Day, summer's last hurrah, is a feast day. And mostly - Tell the truth! - we tend to overdo it. Ribs, steaks, burgers and hot dogs? Check, check, check and check!
Health care at college: Can your teen manage?
The current state of negotiant wine
A "dust up" in the wine blogosphere this week brought the subject of negotiant wine back to the front of our consciousness. Negotiant has two meanings here and in Europe. In Europe, any wine produced from grapes no…
Acupuncture to improve fertility
Acupuncture to improve fertility and the chance of having a healthy baby is not new. It is one of the oldest fertility treatments ever. It has been practiced for thousands of years. It still is, because it works.
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Child's backpack leads to back pain?
Here's a sobering statistic. In 2011, nearly 14,000 children ages 5 to 18 were hospitalized for backpack-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. And that's not counting college s…
Squashing summer
The last weeks of summer bring an abundance of garden favorites, including squash. The most common summer squash are crooknecks, yellow squash, and zucchini. From breads to "noodles," squash can be versatile and ad…
Protect the feet
Football is here, and two-a-days are in full swing. And, it's time to protect your feet. It's hot and your feet take a beating in the heat. Normal cleats do not have enough support in their insoles for such wear an…
Total joint replacements on the rise
As we age, many will suffer bone joint issues. Pain, swelling and loss of range of motion will lead to the lack of mobility and the loss of function. Total joint replacements have been known to alleviate pain and o…
Sarah Jane Gates: Find a way to do it
Community Thanks August 10, 2014
Volunteer Spotlight: Scott Fischer
For more than three quarters of his career with the company, Scott Fischer has been serving as the United Way Campaign Coordinator for Architects West, Inc. As a past president and current United Way of Kootenai Co…
Milestone Announcements August 10, 2014
'Gluten-free' labeling standards kick in
WASHINGTON - Starting Tuesday, "gluten free" labels on packaged foods have real meaning. Until now, the term "gluten-free" was unregulated, and manufacturers m…
Killer fat
Every week, I try to find interesting and informative health and fitness topics to educate and motivate my readers.