HEALTH LINK  I spent the holiday season doing a really terrible job of holding myself accountable for working out. The plan was to work in exercise around all the various and sundry engagements and responsibilities. The idea was to try out a bunch of home gym solutions whenever I had a free second. Read More>>

HEALTH LINK  There’s always something that’s “in” for the moment. Maybe you experienced mini-skirts in the ’60s, polyester leisure suits in the ‘70s and shoulder pads in the ’80s. If so, you may just be interested in the newest “in” thing — lasering away the signs of aging. Read More>>

HEALTH LINK  I know it’s a cliché, but where did the time go? It seemed like just a moment ago it was summer fun and school time — and now we’re talking about the holidays? Of course, with all the tough financial news, it’s nice to focus on something positive. It is a time of year that should be less about what we spend and more about spending time with those we love. So for a good stress reliever, pop in a favorite movie and gather the family. Cook a healthy meal. Read More>>

HEALTH LINK  Where does the time go? It seems like we were just dusting off the lake sand from our toes, and now we’re buying school clothes and looking at winter boots! Scarves and mittens will soon replace suntan lotion and glasses. I suppose there is no sense in mourning the loss of summer when fall brings its own great rewards. When this magazine hits the shelves, our long days will still be warm. By the time the next edition comes out, the leaves will have fallen, covering our ground in a splendor of yellow, red and orange. Change will be here. Read More>>

HEALTH LINK  Fall means back to school. Backpacks, lunchboxes and first-day jitters. It also means new challenges for our area’s teachers. Communicating effectively with 20 or more small children can be a challenge. Throw in the child who struggles with speaking and social interaction, and teachers can have a real dilemma. How can they identify what’s holding the child back and effectively educate that child? Read More>>

HEALTH LINK  The doctor told me to hold still while she took a snapshot of my face. It wasn’t your usual camera and I wasn’t wearing camera-ready make-up. The flash came from a camera that identifies and captures your skin’s anomalies — even those not visible to the eye.
It wasn’t a pretty picture. Read More>>

HEALTH LINK  I don’t know if it gets any better than summer in the Inland Northwest. The nights are cool, while the days are long and hot. There’s an explosion of activities — swimming to softball — fueled by fresh seasonal produce and barbecues with friends. Read More>>

HEALTH LINK  Driving nearly three hours each way for a yearly mammogram was not on Linda Matthews’ agenda. “I hadn’t had one for over 10 years,” says the 63-year-old Matthews. “Why I decided to have it I don’t know. But I did, and they found cancer.” Read More>>

HEALTH LINK  Spring is such a great time of year. Everything is in bloom, the sun warms the land (and quite frankly our spirits), and the kids can finally break free and head outside. It’s also a time of change and organization. We clean our homes, wash our cars, and plan an out-of-school getaway with the family. Read More>>