Lifestyle
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Pressure relieving cushions
Ever sat and paid attention to how much your body shifts its own weight around? If you did you would be amazed to see how much our body tells us subconsciously that there are harmful amounts of pressure building an…
The Winter Wine Rodeo
Last spring when we developed the idea for a global wine competition to be held in conjunction with the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo, we had no idea the response and post event feedback would be so positive.
Thinking about slimming down for the holiday season on HCG? Think Again
The HCG diet is the latest craze in the billion dollar diet industry. HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is a hormone produced during pregnancy. As a prescription medication, HCG's main use is to treat fertility is…
15 tips for better spine health
1. Exercise regularly. Regular exercise and strengthening activities will promote a healthier, stronger and more stable spine. Exercise does not have to be overly strenuous to achieve significant benefits. A regula…
Brain docs raise concussion alarm for kids' sports
NEW YORK - The risk of concussions from football and some other sports is so serious that a qualified athletic trainer should always be on the field - at adult…
Italian flavors create addictive turkey, stuffing
There is nothing subtle about the flavors of this turkey. But it is so intensely good, you won't be able to stop eating it, or its salami-studded stuffing.
Healthy smiles, confidence go hand-in-hand
Andrew M. Larson, DMD, has joined the practice of Steven T. Gatten, DDS, Family Dentistry of Coeur d'Alene. Dr. Gatten has been in practice in Coeur d'Alene, North Idaho and Eastern Washington for over 33 years. Ou…
Joint replacements helping people stay active
According to the US Census Bureau, Kootenai County has grown over 20 percent since the year 2000. The Census also shows that the population of people over the age of 65 has grown by nearly 50 percent during the sam…
Clean your entire HVAC system this year
The term, "air duct cleaning" is a misnomer. In actuality, the entire HVAC system should be cleaned.
KTigers Taekwondo - A way of life not just kicking, punching
Located in beautiful Coeur d' Alene, KTigers Taekwondo offers the most extensive and holistic system of martial arts training for students in the art of Taekwondo. KTigers is an educational and family oriented inst…
Number of diabetic Americans could triple by 2050
ATLANTA - As many as 1 in 3 U.S. adults could have diabetes by the year 2050, federal officials announced Friday, in a dramatic revision of earlier projections.
Help for cardiovascular challenges
Deaths resulting from heart attacks have dropped thanks to progressive lifesaving medical techniques; however, the incidence is rising at alarming rates.
Ask your audiologist....
When I try to find information on hearing aids over the internet I have a hard time finding local offices and end up with a bunch of confusing sites I have to weed through is there a simpler way that I don't know a…
Benefits of power mobility
Are you having difficulty walking around your house, remain in bed, or sit in a chair all day due to pain or muscle fatigue caused by a medical condition? If this sounds like you or someoneyou know, power mobility …
The power that made the body will heal the body
From the time that we are born until the time we die, the body is in constant motion, even when at rest.