Lifestyle
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Navigating Italy and its many varietals
Italy is known for some of the most wonderful food, and produces all of the great wine to go with their culinary masterpieces. When it comes to pairing wine with food there is no place, in our opinion, where enjoyi…
Fueling up for this cold winter weather
Brrr....the cold weather is finally here. Whether you are a pro athlete or outdoor enthusiast, fueling up for cold weather workouts takes careful planning. Winter hydration is one of the biggest challenges for athl…
Is it really all in your head?
Have you ever been told, "It's all in your head"? Over 100 million Americans live with chronic disease and pain and for many, these conditions bring significant limitations of life activities. This can be especiall…
Breast reconstruction: Yes or No?
There was no way to explain it other than the sheer joy of finally being whole, as a woman named Margaret raced into my office and promptly showed my staff her finished reconstruction. She was laughing and talking …
Preventing winter sports injuries
Outdoor activities can be an excellent way to get some fresh air and exercise during the long, chilly winter months, but the cold temperatures and icy surfaces can also lead to more injuries. Following is a list of…
My vision
I have a strong desire to help people hear, at an affordable price. I love the work that I do and don't need to get rich at it, but I do need to succeed and feel proud of what I do. The people in this community are…
Warm a heartwith a hand-knit gift
My husband and I went to the Christmas Cabaret at the Coeur d'Alene Resort last night and had a wonderful time. It was a reminder of days gone by - times spent with family at the kitchen table talking and eating go…
Change in season: Consider cross-training
Now is the time to rethink which athletic activity you plan to do in the new year to stay fit and healthy. First of all, let us consider your goal. Is this a time to improve your stamina, your flexibility, or your …
Cargo bikes: New minivan for cycling families
SEATTLE - One fisherman uses a bike to deliver hundreds of pounds of salmon to local markets. A mom who regularly shuttles her two kids around town once tried …
Santa talks diet and excercise
This week I am revisiting last year's "8 Questions on Diet and Exercise" for Santa Claus. Santa has been spreading joy and happiness in North Idaho and around the world for a very long time. Santa has had a lifelon…
More than 29,700 register for Honolulu Marathon
HONOLULU (AP) - So far more than 29,700 runners have registered for this weekend's Honolulu Marathon.
Running cold
Sometimes I hate working out inside. I really like to get out for a run or a bike, even in the winter weather months. So when I got up this morning I looked at the thermometer and thought...brrr...too cold to go fo…
Joplin to end marathon due to lack of interest
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) - It's the end of the road for the Mother Road Marathon.
Brosseau takes Las Vegas Marathon
LAS VEGAS (AP) -
Wine self-doubt
Around the holidays and other special occasions, many of us delve into our collections of special bottles of wine to share with friends and family. It is, in short, that time of year when we not only want to treat …