Lifestyle
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New joints for the new generation
It used to be that the only people who knew they needed a joint replacement were my grandparents, or their friends. That's not the case anymore. The patients undergoing this surgery are getting younger.
Jose Andres: Ambassador of food
WASHINGTON - Jose Andres is moving from small plates to big ideas.
Eating well for the working person
Do you experience an afternoon slump at work (or an all-day slump)? How we eat makes a big difference in how we feel and how we perform during the day.
Researchers find superbug gene in New Delhi water
LONDON - A gene that can turn many types of bacteria into deadly superbugs was found in about a quarter of water samples taken from drinking supplies and puddles on the streets of New Delhi, according to a new stud…
Going meat free never tasted so good
Cutting back on meat and going veggie - it's delicious; it's healthy. And now, it's trendy.
Wellness Fair is Thursday
Helbling Employee Benefits and the city of Coeur d'Alene invite the public to the City of Coeur d'Alene's Third Annual Wellness Fair on Thursday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coeur d'Alene Library Commun…
Top that sirloin with something fatty, spicy
Guacamole is so good, I firmly believe it is wasted on tortilla chips.
The wines of spring
We have always noticed seasonality to our own palates and as the weather warms which will happen sometime soon, we crave lighter bodied wines in both white and red. Dry Roses also become more popular, and of course…
Calorie counting comes of age at chain eateries
Soon, you won't be able to ignore the caloric carnage of that Iced Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha, Triple Whooper Sandwich with cheese or Macho Beef Burrito you're ordering. There is a new FDA proposal, which is …
Making sushi?
Mention sushi, and most of us might think of fish.
For the crispiest hash browns, use a panini press
To make their hash browns so satisfyingly ultra-crisp, most restaurants resort to deep-frying. But you can pull it off at home with far less mess and fat. This…
The skinny on weight loss
When trying to lose weight we must remember that all weight loss is not necessarily good. The French aristocrats who lost 12-15 pounds instantly when they were beheaded at the guillotin weren't better off for the e…
Mark Bengston chosen as Best Physical Therapist
I feel extremely honored to have been voted Best Physical Therapist in North Idaho for the second straight year. The quality care we provide at Pinnacle Physical Therapy has as much to do with my amazing team of ph…
Unlocking your inner playfulness - for the health of it
Most parents understand the importance of play for their children, but what about the importance of play for grown-ups? As an undergraduate, I minored in early childhood development and had the opportunity to teach…
Vintage notes new and old
As we approach the new 2011 growing season for wine grapes in the Northern Hemisphere we are getting a glimpse at some potential challenges for the coming year and we are also starting to learn more as wines from p…