Lifestyle
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The importance of Hospice House
Hospice of North Idaho has been providing essential care and services for 30 years, enabling those who are seriously ill to remain in their homes by offering them comfort, dignity and control over the important dec…
Power mobility vs. manual mobility
When having difficulty ambulating in your home, and other assistive devices such as canes and walkers can no longer solve your defect, you have a very important choice. Do you choose a manual or a power wheelchair?
New Year's resolutions to-do's and not to-do's
It's that time of year again, for New Year's resolutions aimed at losing weight and getting into shape. Unfortunately, fitness is not easy and takes a lot of work. Rather than listing the steps to take to lose weig…
Quantum enhanced display with blue tooth and infrared
When one suffers a catastrophic injury, or an unexpected progressive disease unleashes its fury, you can end up with little to no function. You may have to rely on a motorized wheelchair for independence.
Bring fast food home for a healthy holiday season
For too many of us, the holiday season isn't just about spreading glad tidings and joy. It's also about the spreading of the waistline.
Dieting hardship conquered by chocolate
Ever been on a diet and had a hard time sticking with it because of your sweet tooth (something that may have led to your weight gain to begin with)? Well fear no more...CHOCOLATE to the rescue!
Make 2011 the healthiest year of your life
Let's start by asking a question that has an obvious answer. Would you like to save money on medical expenses this year and have the healthiest year ever? Your answer, unless you've managed to spend zero dollars, i…
U.S. teen birth rate at all-time low, economy cited
ATLANTA - The U.S. teen birth rate in 2009 fell to its lowest point in almost 70 years of record-keeping - a decline that stunned experts who believe it's partly due to the recession.
The skinny on weight loss: Part IV
Why eating less, eating a balanced diet and exercise are impractical for serious weight loss and can be dangerous.
Common wine misconceptions
This time of year when folks are buying wine as gifts for friends and family we get many questions about wine - from grapes to packaging - that in many cases are simple misconceptions regarding the manufacture, fla…
The skinny on weight loss: Part III
How to obtain rapid weight loss safely and not create nutrition deficiencies.
Local infrared heater distributor makes top in nation
Infrared heaters are proving to be a superior asset in providing zoned heat for those hard to heat areas while also reducing heating cost.
How to keep those healthy eating resolutions
For many of us, the season of gluttony begins with candy-laden Halloween, continues through bountiful Thanksgiving and festive Christmas, and wraps up with party-time New Year's Eve. January hopefully represents a …
What's in your fruitcake?
Fruitcake... the name implies a healthy dessert or snack, but is it? If you are someone who secretly enjoys this holiday treat, you may be interested in exactly what is in it.
Don't let your blood pressure rise during the holidays
You hear a lot about the health of your heart and for very good reason. I doubt there is a single person who doesn't realize how astronomically important our heart is to our ability to function.