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Our family's resolution: Part II
After Savilla and Joe flew home by Air Ambulance, the family was met with new challenges. While Savilla was recuperating in a nursing facility, it became apparent that Joe had stage 1 Alzheimer's and Savilla had be…
Your body: Winter weather takes its toll
Winter can be a challenge even for the healthiest of bodies. Our natural response to cold is for the body to conserve warmth at the core which decreases circulation and blood flow to the muscles. Resulting stiffnes…
Dyslexia caught, treate dearly can give a child success
Dyslexia affects one out of every five children. Despite the prevalence of this learning disability, the word dyslexia is still a cause of confusion.
Your body: Winter weather takes it toll
Winter can be a challenge even for the healthiest of bodies. Our natural response to cold is for the body to conserve warmth at the core which decreases circulation and blood flow to the muscles. Resulting stiffnes…
Spicing up the New Year
Add some spice to your diet this year. Using herbs and spices in daily cooking not only adds flavor to meals but is also beneficial to your health. Herbs and spices are flavorful sources of antioxidants and may be …
Ski with warm socks from Alpaca Direct
If you're planning an outdoor adventure this winter, don't forget to take care of your feet! Cold temperatures, dry air and stiff boots work together to wreak havoc on your heels and toes this time of year. Protect…
Safe to take after expiration date?
The expiration date on bottles of over-the-counter and prescription medications tells consumers how long the drug contained within will maintain full potency and safety under ideal storage conditions.
Keeping the pounds off
Dear Dr. Bob,
Gaining control of your weight
As we consider our goals for the year, losing weight nearly always gets added to the list. Also is the desire to be healthier, more productive, more organized and to eat healthier.
Eat more, weigh less
The same things that are making people sick are also making them overweight. In fact, being overweight or having difficulty losing weight is actually a symptom of an underlying health problem. For most people suffe…
Winter demands the warm comfort of mac and cheese
In this grown up version of macaroni and cheese we take a trip to Italy. Sort of.
Get rid of the pain in 2012
Many people suffer from pain. Pain in their back, neck, knees, ankles, shoulders or many other places. The unfortunate thing is that most people resolve to live with this pain. Living in pain is not a normal way of…
A home's age important for child lead exposure
WASHINGTON - If you've been putting off repairing a peeling windowsill, or you're thinking of knocking out a wall, listen up: Check how old your house is. You may need to take steps to protect your kids from danger…
Tasting with an old Friend
Around since 1995 Walla Walla Vintners continues to be one of the most popular wineries, producing some of the most popular red wines from the Northwest. Under the steady guidance of co-owners and co-winemakers Gor…
Skip the flu this season
The flu is as much a part of our lives this time of year as cold temperatures and icy sidewalks. People hardly notice other people around them when they cough or dab at their drippy noses with a tissue. But noticin…