One stone at a time

We just returned from Walla Walla and an extraordinary wine tour that we put together as an auction lot fundraiser for Hospice of North Idaho. We will have a second article next week about the entire trip but this …

Workplace ergonomics

Workplace injuries, a common cause of time off, cost employers and employees billions of dollars every year. Some of the more common workplace injuries are carpal tunnel syndrome, low back pain, tendonitis, bursiti…

Milestone Announcements June 15, 2014

Why I became an ombudsman

I become an ombudsman, an advocate for residents of long term care, many years after my mother died in a skilled nursing facility. I said then that when I retired, I was going to do something that would make life i…

Community Thanks June 15, 2014

Researchers using math to whittle away at jet lag

WASHINGTON - Lots of apps claim they can help you fight jet lag. Now Michigan researchers say mathematical formulas suggest it's possible to adjust to new time zones a bit faster than previously thought, and they c…

Take a breath

Proper breathing during exercise is one of the most overlooked aspects to help you achieve the most out of your workouts. For most of us when we think of breathing, we really don't consider a right or wrong way of …

First lady pledges to fight for school lunch standards

WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama on Thursday turned her annual garden harvest into a showcase for healthier school lunch standards and pledged to "fight until the bitter end" to keep them in place.

White House says Obama in excellent health

WASHINGTON - His frequent burger runs aside, President Barack Obama is in excellent health, the White House said Thursday in its first update on his well-being in nearly three years.

Fruity shrimp cocktail suited for a summer picnic

Most of us know the secret to amazing homemade cocktail sauce - spike some ketchup with horseradish, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce and you're good to go.

Debunking four chiropractic myths

There are a lot of myths and false rumors floating around regarding chiropractic care. Chiropractic treatment is a non-surgical, drug-free treatment option for those suffering from neuromusculoskeletal issues. Ther…

Wine and art

We have long known that a better-looking label or overall packaging on wine sells better. Every time you show two bottles of equivalent price and quality to a customer, the better-looking package sells. Whether it …

Patient success stories

"I could not use my shoulder at all. I was in so much pain. I could not stretch it out or lay on it. I can now do everything I could not do before. No pain, it is healed now and I can use it again without hurting. …