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News >  Health

Water Cooler: Science says take a break

Those who are sticklers about their break times are not often thought of as the hardest or best workers, but science seems to disagree. The best employee or student is thought of as someone who works through lunch and doesn’t have time for breaks, but it turns out that incorporating breaks into our work flow can greatly improve our ability to focus and learn new things.

Water Cooler: Keeping pets safe in high temperatures

These high temperatures are tough on humans and pets alike, but pets don’t have the ability to talk and let their humans know when they’re overheating. Here are some tips for keeping your pets safe and healthy during hot summer days.
A&E >  Food

Water Cooler: Charcuterie on a budget

Charcuterie boards are excellent for entertaining during the summer, but they have a reputation for costing an arm and a leg. If you make one at home, however, you have a lot of options for substituting charcuterie staples with more affordable options that can be just as tasty.
News >  Family

Water Cooler: Backyard water games for the scorching hot weekend

Summer has arrived and those living in the Inland Northwest have had little time to adjust to the 100-degree temperatures set to hit us this weekend. Of course, those triple digits won’t stop many kids from wanting to play outside this weekend, so here are a few backyard water games to beat the heat while enjoying some family fun.
A&E >  Books

Kick off summer with a seasonal read

Nothing helps you sink into that summer state of mind like a perfect summer read. Here is a list of books set in summer that may be the perfect complement to the heat wave set to hit the Inland Northwest this week.
News >  Health

Water Cooler: What’s your attachment style?

It’s common knowledge that how you are raised can influence who you become as an adult, but attachment theory takes this notion even deeper. Attachment theory puts forth the idea that one’s earliest experiences with their caregiver can potentially influence the way they feel about close relationships into adulthood.
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Water Cooler: How to celebrate Juneteenth

Americans have celebrated Juneteenth for more than 150 years, but Saturday marks the first time it will be celebrated as a federal holiday. If this year is your first time participating in Juneteenth celebrations, here is a little history.
A&E >  Food

Water Cooler: Lentils a nutritious summer staple

Looking for something light, cheap and nutritionally dense to eat all summer? Look no further than the lentil. This versatile legume can be used in a variety of cold salads for an easy and nutritious summer staple.
News >  Health

Water Cooler: Tools for time management

People with ADHD typically have difficulties with executive functioning, which are the fundamental cognitive processes involved in setting and completing goals. That said, even someone without an ADHD diagnosis can experience executive dysfunction, especially during times of stress or depressive episodes.
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Water Cooler: The importance of brushing your dog’s teeth

Yellow teeth and bad breath – it’s normal for older dogs, right? Although these symptoms are common, they are usually signs of poor dental hygiene. Luckily, pets’ dental hygiene can be significantly improved by regularly brushing their teeth.

Water Cooler: Tips for empaths

There’s a lot of talk about empaths in today’s popular psychology. An empath is typically described as someone who is very perceptive to the emotions of the people around them, often to the point of feeling like they absorb those emotions.
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Water Cooler: What to do during a dog attack

Dog owners know all too well how unpredictable interactions with other dogs may be. Interactions with aggressive dogs are frightening and sometimes our natural reactions may make things worse. Here are some tips for handling a dog attack, whether the attack is toward you or your dog.