Lifestyle
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Few parents recall doctor saying child overweight
WASHINGTON - Pediatricians are supposed to track if youngsters are putting on too many pounds - but a new study found less than a quarter of parents of overwei…
In search of a healthy pregnancy
There is an epidemic today of problems with childbirth. Infertility is at an all-time high. Morning sickness is so prevalent that women are now being told it is normal and a sign of a healthy pregnancy. Congenital …
Driving in his golden years: Part III
Jim and Betty, Coeur d'Alene residents of more than 40 years, made an appointment to see an Occupational Therapist to make sure that it was still safe for Jim to drive. Betty was concerned because Jim hit the mailb…
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Give the gift of warmth with Alpaca
Looking for a unique, practical gift? Alpaca Direct in Hayden has the answer with a large selection of Alpaca socks, hats, gloves, scarves and sweaters to keep your loved ones cozy and warm this winter. We offer a …
The nutritionfountain of youth?
The legend of the fountain of youth has been around for thousands of years. From ancient Greek myths to modern movies such as "Pirates of the Caribbean," the narrative of the search for the fountain of youth captiv…
Let it snow
Winter activities are as numerous as those of warmer weather conditions, and just as rigorous. Snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing, sledding; the list goes on. Even snow shoveling, as we learned, can impact your spin…
A beef Wellington that won't stop your heart
For Christmas this year, I didn't ask Santa for a new sweater, tie or even my two front teeth. I just wanted a richly satisfying holiday dinner that wouldn't m…
Thank you for your support
Pinnacle Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine has completed its fourth annual food drive to benefit the Post Falls Food Bank this holiday season. The food drive ran during the entire month of November. During that …
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.
Winter Wine Rodeo: Review
The second annual Winter Wine Rodeo was held on Saturday, Nov. 19 in conjunction with the fairgrounds and by all accounts was a great success. Nearly 400 folks attended and had the chance to sample more than 70 dif…
Pfizer maneuvers to protect Lipitor from generics
TRENTON, N.J. - Lipitor is so valuable that Pfizer is practically paying people to keep taking its blockbuster cholesterol medicine after generic competition h…
Alpaca socks keep your feet warm when it's cold
Tired of cold feet? Alpaca Direct in Hayden has the answer with a large selection of super warm Alpaca socks to keep the tootsies of you and your loved ones cozy and warm this winter. We offer the largest selection…
Civilize Christmas drinking with merry cocktails
Christmas brunch can be a civilized way to celebrate the season, not as frantic as Christmas Eve or as fraught with familial tensions as Christmas Dinner.
For healthier holiday, try Christmas pork
In many ways, I'm a totally different person today than I was seven years ago.