Achilles Rupture Repair: Should you rely on surgery or rehabilitation?

The Achilles tendon is one of the most crucial and functional parts of the foot and, as luck would have it, it also is the most commonly ruptured tendon in the body. While Achilles tendon ruptures can occur for a v…

Starkey Hearing Technologies New Ambassador: Derrick Coleman

We are excited to announce that Seattle Seahawks player and Superbowl XLVIII champion Derrick Coleman - the NFL's first deaf offensive player - has become an official hearing ambassador for Starkey Hearing Technolo…

Sooooo sick with the flu

Sooooo many people sick with the flu. Sooooo many people sooooo sick, for sooooo long. How does that happen? One cause is that sooooo many people are burning the candle at both ends. Running themselves ragged, runn…

Let the 'fun' begin

I hope you've had good weather at your house. I've been lucky to be able to get into the yard and managed to get a lot done.

Milestone Announcements April 13, 2014

Mental fatigue and fitness revisited

We have all had those days where it seemed every task required continual mental effort to the point you just feel drained. Now you think, let's go and get that afternoon workout, run or bike in... that should clear…

Can hearing aids affect cognition?

What is the issue facing people with hearing loss, beyond audibility and speech in noise issues? It's the impact of hearing on the cognitive ability of people with hearing loss, and whether or not hearing aids have…

Make eating properly and staying active a family affair

Many things can influence a child, including friends, teachers and the things they see when they sit in front of the TV or computer. If you're a parent, know that your everyday behavior plays a big part in shaping …

Idaho's rising star

In 1998. there were 13 wineries and about 800 acres of wine grapes grown in Idaho. By 2012, we had 50 wineries and twice the acreage planted to wine grapes. Still small by most any standard, but it shows how well-r…

How to choose a chiropractor

Choosing a chiropractor can be a daunting task, given the number of practicing chiropractors and the number of different styles and techniques. Chiropractors have success in treating many symptoms and problems, inc…

Osteoarthritis and the aging spine

Nearly everyone has or will suffer from low back pain (LBP) at some point in time. What about the elderly population? Let's discuss back pain due to the wear and tear that almost invariably comes with age.

Hop Along Cassidy

I don't know about you, but sometimes the things you set out to do in life are not in reality what you end up doing. Sometimes you think you are just out for a leisurely stroll and suddenly you're on a trail that j…

Egg-topped roasted squash bridges winter to summer

Just one more squash dish. Before spring truly arrives, I wanted to squeeze in just one more recipe for roasted butternut squash.

Mentoring a healthy lifestyle

In this day and age, we parents need to be positive mentors to our children to promote a healthy lifestyle.