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Osteoporosis prevention
Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by weakened, porous and thin bone structure and increased risk for fracture. It is estimated that 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and 34 million Americans h…
Classic and modern takes on the Thanksgiving bird
Thanksgiving can be a landmine of a meal. Creative cooks who tinker too aggressively with classic recipes may find themselves at the head of a table of disgrun…
Don't know what to give grandma and grandpa this year?
Why not give the gift of being able to hearing loved ones and take part in dinner conversation during this special time of year?
Prevent or reverse the effects of osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue. It is a common bone disease that affects both men and women as they age. There are several risk factors that ca…
Magnetic jewelry: What are the benefits?
For Sally and Rob K. - Here's their story.
The best food and wine holiday
Thanksgiving is about our favorite holiday, and while we still stay pretty close to the traditional dishes and preparations in our celebration, it is still one of the great wine and food pairing opportunities. The …
A guide to fresh holiday breath
The holidays are here and your to-do list is getting longer! Bad breath (halitosis) can be a nasty interruption to party plans and family gatherings. This article will explore some of the main offenders and offer a…
Knit and Fit at Alpaca Direct
Every Tuesday night from 6-8 p.m., we have an open knitting night at our yarn shop in Hayden. This is a time where local knitters help each other with projects and get a little break from the weekly demands of work…
Crisp, sweet cookies that are just a bit healthy
I was a happy little butterball when I was a kid. Sweets were my thing, desserts in particular. And chocolate desserts most of all. The one exception to the rule? My grandmother's oatmeal cookies.
Code words for sugar
Sugar has become so much a part of our diets that we are unaware of all the places that it lurks. Because sugar has so many different names, we don't really realize how much we consume. Generally, when we think of …
Celebrating the holidays
For aging adults, holidays bring fond memories, old traditions, new experiences and often, stress. With so much going on, it's easy for all of us to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the season. Whether your pla…
Who are you thankful for?
This past Friday night, I watched my son play his heart out in the snow at his football game. I sat in the stands and was thankful for his good health and his determination to play.
Savvy ski snacks
It's getting to be that time of year when everyone is putting away their bikes and pulling out their skis. What better way to spend a weekend enjoying the fresh mountain air then hitting the slopes with friends and…
8 Questions: Bill Buley on island fitness
It is that time of year again for me to start my 8 Question series. I have 8 questions on "Island Fitness" for Bill Buley. With the weather turning cold and many of us missing Bill's smiling face, what a great way …
Is this America's most-fit CEO?
NEW YORK - Frits van Paasschen is standing with his bike on the edge of Central Park. It's a brisk autumn morning. The city has yet to fully wake but he's eage…