Lifestyle
What's happening in lifestyle news? For information and details regarding daily lifestyle, see our articles below.
Positioning back rest for manual and power wheelchairs
Have you ever had to sit in an uncomfortable chair for extended periods of time, or been on a long road trip in an uncomfortable seat?
The Skinny on Weight Loss Are you at risk for metabolic syndrome?
The Health hazards of metabolic syndrome aka Syndrome "X" are devastating. Central obesity, hypertension, Type II insulin resistant diabetes and elevated cholesterol are the manifestations where only two of these s…
The supply side of the wine glut
The current state of the economy and more specifically the "wineconomy" has resulted in many bargains to be had in wine as we have talked about before. The supply side of this wine glut though, is yet another silve…
Hanukkah traditions celebrated via Mexican foods
When Fany Gerson's grandparents left Russia early last century they had no idea their Hanukkah table someday would be filled with chili-spiked latkes.
'Tis the Season for Stress and Emotional Distress
'Tis the season for stress and its sister emotions - anxiety, depression and obsessiveness. While emotional stressors appear to accelerate during this time, there is a need to acknowledge the common denominators be…
Animal companions: A time tested therapy
Humans have long viewed animals as companions and healers. Prehistoric cave drawings and ancient Egyptian burials with animals depict this fondness for our furry friends. The successful use of animals in therapeuti…
Tips for staying healthy this winter
With the winter months now upon us Pinnacle Physical Therapy would like to provide some tips for staying healthy this winter season.
Ask your audiologist...
I worry about my parents because when they go to bed and take out their hearing aids they will not be able to hear the smoke detector. Is there a solution for this?
Raw or cooked, a cranberry sauce to tart things up
Until last year, I was a firm believer that Thanksgiving dinner wasn't worth giving thanks over without a massive bowl of cooked cranberry sauce on the table.
NIAC celebrates World AIDS Day
The North Idaho AIDS Coalition (NIAC) is offering free HIV/AIDS testing the week of Dec. 1 to celebrate World AIDS Day.
How's your posture?
"Stand up straight!"
Getting through the holidays
Director of Community Development HONI
Studies: Drug, device help treat heart failure
CHICAGO - Millions of people with mild or moderate heart failure got good news Sunday, with studies showing a Pfizer drug and a device from Medtronic can boost survival and cut trips to the hospital by patients hav…
CZ Biosmart Infrared Heaters stand above the rest
Robin and Robbin Ball of Coeur d'Alene have been selling infrared heaters for five years and are very knowledgeable about the infrared industry. They are authorized CZ Biosmart dealers and can help you with all you…
Medicare changes standard power wheelchair to rentals
In an attempt to cut back on cost, Medicare will no longer purchase group 2 standard power wheelchairs. These chairs will turn into rentals, so what this means is Medicare will rent the chair for a total of 13 mont…