Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
Generic-drug tsunami warning!
Patients currently taking prescription drugs should know that, over the coming months, an unprecedented number of expiring drug patents will unleash a virtual tsunami of generic drugs.
The best food and wine pairing holiday
Thanksgiving is perhaps our favorite holiday all year, the family gatherings, the feast, the great fall weather, football all contribute to a great day with family and friends. The diversity of the meal and the len…
Enjoying the holidays with diabetes
The holidays are filled with joyous gatherings, traditions and many delicious treats. The holidays may also be one of the most stressful times of the year. Stresses can include traveling, preparing for a large gath…
Physical Therapy and Aquatic Therapy, can it get you out of pain?
Pain is not a normal way of life. Imagine your life with less pain! Imagine being able to travel this holiday season or receive guests and feel 100 percent pain free! Is that really possible?
Who is 'Dr. Bruce' and why is what he does so important?
The Ideal Protein Diet/Treatment is, in my mind, the best weight loss program out there and has the ability to be "your last diet." Some get the desired changes, some start and don't finish and many that need to do…
Hunter safety in North Idaho
For many here in North Idaho, the fall season is synonymous with hunting and the season is in full swing. The elk have bugled, the deer are out and about, a lucky few draw tags for moose, and there are many more wi…
Winter blues
As we venture into a new season, it is a time to reflect about our health.
Patient, family top priority at River City Hospice
River City Hospice provides services for patients in their home who are facing a life limiting illness. Although the primary focus of River City Hospice is pain and symptom management, the individual needs and pref…
Alpaca is your solution for the winter chills
Snow is coming soon so be sure to dress yourself with Alpaca! With the cooler days ahead, Alpaca Direct is your destination for all of the items you need to stay cozy and warm. Imagine a fiber that is incredibly so…
Cranberries, squash, together at last
The trouble with cranberries at the Thanksgiving table is that they so often end up alone.
Driving in his golden years: Part I
James and Betty, Coeur d'Alene residents of more than 40 years, were driving home from the store. As James pulled into the driveway, Betty heard a loud crash on the side of the car. She said, "What was that, Jim?!"…
A fall full of wine events
Fall is our favorite time of year, and it is not just the crisp days, wonderful colors and football that we enjoy so much but also the great events in the wine industry. While the 2011 harvest has been less than jo…
Breast cancer screening is available for all incomes
Gail Turley's heart dropped when she saw the woman planning to fill out paperwork for help with a breast exam.
Don't wait for the holiday weight
The leaves have turned color, the days are shorter and the holidays are upon us again. It is now estimated, the average American adult gains up to 11 pounds of fat between Halloween and New Year's.
Playing the field: Keeping sports safe
Today, more and more athletes are starting to specialize in sports at an earlier age. As early as middle school but most prevalent in high school, the incentives of scholarships, awards and peer pressure are all fa…