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Even nice kids get lice
When children get head lice, parents should remember that the presence of these tiny parasitic insects has nothing to do with dirt. Instead, lice infestations are related to the type of close contact that children …
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A decadent chocolate cake for the holidays
You want something rich and decadent for the holidays. Something chocolate. Something that will impress. Something that really screams celebration.
A sweet and tangy meatball fit for a party
Sometimes failure can end up tasting pretty good. It certainly was the case with these meatballs.
Relax, rejuvenate and recharge with an Eternale Rejuvenation Spa Session
Looking for that last minute gift for the person who has everything? Give them the gift of relaxation, rejuvenation and recharging with an Eternale Rejuvenation Spa Session. Compared to traditional spa services, th…
8 Questions: Diet and Exercise
This week I have "8 Questions Diet & 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 lifelong passion for good health,…
CDC says U.S. flu season starts early, could be bad
NEW YORK - Flu season in the U.S. is off to its earliest start in nearly a decade - and it could be a bad one.
The wine of our past
For all of us there was a very clearly remembered start to our interest and appreciation of wine, that seminal moment when we first tasted it and started down the evolutionary path for our knowledge and our palates…
A double-whipped eggnog to set the holiday mood
For me, eggnog season can't come soon enough. As soon as Halloween is packed away, I buy a quart of my favorite eggnog at the grocery store. I drink it little …
New tests could hamper food outbreak detection
WASHINGTON - New tests that promise to speed up diagnosis of food poisoning pose an unexpected problem: They could make it more difficult to identify dangerous…
The swoosh of the snow and oops of the fall
The feel of powder as it swooshes beneath your skis or snowboard. The speed, the exhilaration, the beauty! All of these are wonderful things, but, you may also always have a nagging thought in the back of your head…
Yoga for you
There are many different forms of Yoga. The word Yoga means "to unite" or "to join," some say that it can mean "connection" or "contact." The most frequently talked about form of Yoga in western cultures is called …
Does zinc shorten colds?
Head colds seem to be the bane of our existence. With a real cure continuing to elude us, we continue to try all variety of medications that will relieve head-cold symptoms and shorten the illness' duration. In thi…
Healthy holiday shopping starts at home
Holidays and food budget are often contradictory. Sometimes just the thought of food planning can put a damper on the holiday spirit, but it doesn't have to! With just a few minutes of planning at home and followin…
California chefs encourage fresh dining in Cuba