Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
Does fat loss lead to better health or does better health lead to fat loss?
Did you know that the unhealthier you are, the harder it will be for you to lose fat? Kind of frustrating, considering that losing fat has been proven over and over again to improve your health.
Medical management of your cardiac care
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States. If you are at risk for heart disease, it is important that you not only get checked, but also partner with someone who can manag…
Stuffed meatloaf: An easy weeknight meal
Let's face it. Meatloaf isn't the first thing you think of when you're craving a healthy, veggie rich meal your entire family will want to eat. This dish has u…
Wedding trends
The troubled economy we have experienced over the last few years has created a trend in wedding planning and more specifically in wine consumption at the "big event." The general trend that has emerged is couples p…
Kootenai County has some of the highest radon levels in the state
Radon is an odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas that occurs naturally from the decay of uranium in soil. It seeps into homes and other buildings through gaps in walls and floors where it can build up to high level…
Masking pain
Pain affects one-fourth of our population. The typical approach to pain is to mask it.
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WASHINGTON - Call it the alter-ego of super-sizing.
Now more than ever, vintage matters
It always has, but vintage now really does matter in every purchase you make as a wine consumer. Beyond the quality differences of harvest years there are a number of other factors that affect the aromatics, flavor…
Cd'A Living
This time of year is a great time to start baking again. The holidays have come to a close, and the desire for fresh, homemade goods begins to peak our interes…
Boost your immunity
Did you know that chronic sickness results in the most school absenteeism. Stress, depression, sickness and musculoskeletal disorders account for the majority of missed work days. The average worker misses seven da…
A Caesar salad for the chillier months of the year
Butternut Caesar salad
Spoil your sweetheart with snuggly toys from Alpaca Direct
Add a twist of luxury this Valentine's Day with a signature stuffed toy from Alpaca Direct! Our stuffed teddy bears, alpaca, bunnies and puppies are perfect romantic gifts - let them "deliver" a box of chocolates, …
Painful skin: Shingles don't just tingle
If you've ever had shingles, you can't forget the pain. Shingles is a reactivation of the chickenpox virus (varicella-zoster) that has been dormant in the body and tends to gravitate to the nerve endings. When it f…
Keeping the cost of health care down
You have choices when it comes to the health care you receive. When seeking medical care though, you most likely always think about the cost. There are some ways medical providers can keep your costs low.
Healthy hearts for Valentine's Day!
I confess I'm a Valentine's Day sap - I love the flowers, cards and the chocolate! There's nothing more enjoyable than the chocolate on V-Day. Whether you're single, wishing you weren't single, crazy in love or cra…