Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
The cholesterol controversy: Part I
When the word "cholesterol" comes up in conversation, most Americans react with some thought of "cholesterol equals heart disease." It is a fear that has been fed us since the 1950s, yet we are nearly the only coun…
Camp cookout: Amplify your camping cuisine
Balmy summer temperatures are a sure indicator of an increase in outdoor activities. A popular activity of many outdoor enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest is camping. What better way to enjoy the outdoors than to…
In Person: Mark Tucker
Returning home to the Northwest, taking the helm at the United Way of Kootenai County and launching a kindergarten readiness program for area families are just…
Community Thanks
'What are you going to do about it?'
I rode the elevator to the second floor of the assisted living facility I was visiting. I greeted the two residents on the elevator with me. "So you're an ombudsman?" the lady with the walker asked, eyeing my badge…
Milestone Announcements
The heat is on ...
It seemed like the minute the calendar turned to July, we hit the 90s and have stayed there. (Of course, I'm writing this a week ahead of publication, so things may have changed by now.) Average temperatures for ea…
Campaign Corner: Hecla employees dig deep to help United Way
The United Way workplace campaign has been called one of the greatest social inventions in American history. Working together with employers and more than a million volunteers each year, United Way invites people t…
The high-protein diet debate
A few months ago, new research was published that indicated people who eat high-protein diets during middle age are more likely to die of cancer than those who eat less protein. Clearly this was an alarming announc…
Prosthesis doesn't slow prep volleyball player
HOUSTON (AP) - Athlete. Motivator. Inspiration.
Electrical device helps paralyzed men move legs
LONDON - Three years ago, doctors reported that zapping a paralyzed man's spinal cord with electricity allowed him to stand and move his legs. Now they've done the same with three other patients, suggesting their o…
Exercise therapy is effective for reducing pain and disability in knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful condition in which protective cartilage in the knee wears away over time, causing the bones to rub against each other, resulting in pain and difficulty with walking. Exercise t…
Ask your audiologist...
When I have patients that need hearing aids but reject the idea of getting them, I remind them of the value and benefits of hearing aids and assistive devices:
Leaky gut and autoimmune disease
It is well-known that the immune system drives the inflammatory process in disease. Unfortunately, western medicine has very little to offer when it comes to managing or overcoming the autoimmune process. The typic…
Chiropractic enhances athletic performance
Athletes have been benefiting from chiropractic care for many years; however, it has only recently been receiving attention from the media. Athletes of all types, from the weekend warrior to the world-class athlete…