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Healthy aging: Fighting low metabolism, spicy rebellion, hormones and other body changes

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 17, 2021

Aging brings on the inevitable, like wrinkles and gray hair. Inwardly, advancing years cause other unwelcome changes, but you can put up a fight. Suddenly, you can't eat spicy foods. Your metabolism hits the brakes. It's tougher to lose weight. Yes, this happens with age as the organs get older and we slowly lose muscle mass.

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Holiday driving hazards: Five safety tips around busier roads and impaired drivers in winter

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 14, 2021

As the holidays ramp up, drivers also can count on a rise in traffic from more shoppers, delivery trucks and celebrators – all potentially navigating slippery roads. Plus, the driver next to you might be more fatigued and distracted this time of year, or intoxicated. Add ice or snow to the equation.

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Webinar offers ‘Sandwich Generation’ families advice for the holidays

UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 12, 2021

Prestige Senior Living plans a free webinar at 11 a.m. Wednesday with holiday-themed tips geared to the “Sandwich Generation” – people who care for both children and their aging parents. Anyone can register ahead for the session as a service provided by Coeur d'Alene's Prestige Assisted Living.

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Double shot season: Doctors say it’s safe to get flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at the same time

Thu., Dec. 9, 2021

Nationwide, experts are urging Americans to get all the vaccines they're eligible for this winter, including if it's the first coronavirus vaccination or booster dose and the flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised both COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations are safely given simultaneously. 

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You better watch out: Experts offer tips to avoid scams this holiday season – or any time of year

Mon., Dec. 6, 2021

Scammers find new targets this season among people in a holiday rush or with their guard down. Tactics include draining gift cards, sham charities, package thieves and false goods or services. Don and Tina Frogner of Spokane don't want rushed holiday travelers to have their bad experience.

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Helping hands: Ms. Wheelchair Idaho receives support of friends in GoFundMe for adaptive vehicle

Thu., Dec. 2, 2021

Devyn Burdett prefers being independent, from driving for errands to advocating for people with disabilities. In March 2020, the Coeur d'Alene resident lost use of her legs. Her paralysis was thought to be caused by transverse myelitis, a rare neurological disorder.

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Matters of the heart: New American Heart Association guidelines focus on balanced eating patterns vs. strict diet

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 25, 2021

While most Americans will indulge for Thanksgiving, what really counts are daily eating habits to reduce heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association has a new dietary guidance, last updated in 2006, which offers 10 heart-healthy eating patterns to use daily.

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A few tips can help families avoid Thanksgiving food coma

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 23, 2021

We’ve joked about the heavy eyelids – or food coma – after the Thanksgiving meal. A snooze isn't unusual following an abundance of holiday eating and drinking along with big loads of simple carbohydrates. Kerri Ferraioli, a nutritionist for the food sensitivity test company YorkTest, has some tips to help avoid that lag.

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Thanksgiving trends: More travel, TikTok turkeys and some brine for that bird this holiday season

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 22, 2021

Thanksgiving trends this year include recipes for brined poultry along with a new turkey take using TikTok. That's just the bird. For people, both Friendsgiving plans and an uptick in travel are expected. For 40 years, Butterball has offered its Turkey Talk Line to call in with poultry questions at (800) 288-8372.

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It wouldn’t hurt to keep a backup container of pet food

Thu., Nov. 18, 2021

With spot shortages of some pet foods, it wouldn't hurt to have a backup container. Several U.S. agencies say the occasional supply chain issues for certain pet foods aren't going to be significant, but a regional veterinary expert offers some tips in case you're in a pinch to feed man's best friend.

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Pandemic pivots: Pharmacy closes and dog food’s out of stock – what now?

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 18, 2021

With supply chain disruptions and some emptier store shelves these days, people shouldn't get down to that last pill, drop of over-the-counter medicine or cup of pet food. Plus, pharmacies are stretched by some staffing and supply issues. There's no need to hoard, regional health experts say. 

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Northwest Autism Center hosts Giving Tree project

Mon., Nov. 15, 2021

The Northwest Autism Center has launched a Giving Tree project to collect gifts for children and adults with developmental disabilities who live in residential care homes. The project provided more than 600 gifts to adolescents and adults in the past two seasons.

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Grief support: ‘Surviving the Holidays’ offers coping tools after a loved one’s death

UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 14, 2021

After the death of a loved one, the loss can feel magnified during the holidays as friends and family gather. Yet, you aren't alone in your grief. That's at the core of GriefShare, a program that offers a seminar, "Surviving the Holidays." Two sessions are free of charge and scheduled at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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Be wise on why, when and how: Self-care tips for wisdom teeth extraction help with healing

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 11, 2021

While wisdom teeth extraction surgery is common, patients need to be mindful of several self-care recovery tips to make it go more smoothly, said Dr. Kyle Dosch, Spokane-based dental director for Delta Dental of Washington. For one, don't go lifting weights at the gym for about 14 days afterward.

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‘The Us Journal’: Spokane mom Eileen Grimes creates intentional quality time with kids

Mon., Nov. 8, 2021

After the pandemic hit, Eileen Grimes realized that the concepts she'd created for journaling with her children could have a broader impact. This month, she's debuting her first book, "The Us Journal," with interactive prompts aimed at ages 5-9 for an adult and child to reflect on together.

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Nature is nurture: Outdoors are key to children’s health, buffer to pandemic stress

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 5, 2021

Green spaces near homes and schools bring measured benefits for children both in physical activity and mental health, according to widespread data. In citing science versus what's intuitive, a new study could affect public policies on better nature access for all children.

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Seeing the child: EWU students assist with wheelchair-adaptable Halloween costumes for kids

UPDATED: Sun., Oct. 31, 2021

EWU occupational therapy and physical therapy students – 58 on the Riverpoint Campus – recently worked with 12 children and one young adult with disabilities to adapt their wheelchairs into being part of their Halloween costumes. The recipients range in age from 2 to 23.

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Care on multiple fronts: ALS patients see variety of specialists in one-stop afternoon clinic

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 28, 2021

Always athletic, Denny Lewis first noticed breathing issues while cycling. Nearly three years ago, his tongue felt swollen, and something squeezed his windpipe. After he and wife Dawn Lewis returned home to Lake Roosevelt from Hawaii, a diagnosis from Spokane specialists took time.

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Up on the rooftop: Asotin principal sleeps atop school after buzz cut for fundraiser

Sat., Oct. 23, 2021

It's just one night under the stars, but the view pays off. Each fall, Wes Nicholas sleeps one shift atop the school where he's principal for a fundraiser. His alarm clock is unusual: Asotin Elementary School students yell for him to wake up. Nicholas also starts the day getting a haircut.

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Head start: Here are winter safety tips to get ahead of an expected snowier season

Thu., Oct. 21, 2021

With a 70%-80% chance of a La Niña winter in Spokane, this next season is expected to bring more snowy weather. That's incentive in the next several weeks of fall to prepare with safety measures both for you and your home.

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Combating inactivity: Physical therapy and balance center sees increase in patients after lengthy pandemic idleness

Thu., Oct. 14, 2021

A physical therapy and balance center in Spokane has had an increase in patients with significant decline in mobility this past year. Just getting out of a chair has proven difficult for some. Simply put, the core issue often is prolonged pandemic inactivity. 

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Guiding the way: Legally blind teen finds navigating North Central High’s hallways easier, friendlier with canine Sable’s assistance

UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 12, 2021

Any student's transition to high school can be an anxious time, with pandemic rules this year piling on more. For Alaina Gott, 15, who is legally blind, she's facing those challenges this fall at North Central High School with a new companion, Sable.

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Preventing colorectal cancer: Spokane advocate Susie Leonard Weller urges colonoscopy by age 45

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 8, 2021

Susie Leonard Weller strongly backs a recent change to guidelines urging a first colonoscopy by age 45 to detect cancer. Her screening came too late. Fifteen years ago, she had digestive issues at age 52 that couldn't be explained, so her physician suggested the colon cancer screening.

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Dog therapy brings smiles to Deaconess staff on pandemic frontlines

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 6, 2021

Ranger, an 8-month-old Golden Retriever, eagerly wagged a prescription of cuddles Tuesday for a steady stream of nurses and other health care workers on short breaks in the lawn outside MultiCare Deaconess Hospital.

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Education in growth: Project Learning Garden is planted by students and adults at Shiloh Hills Elementary

Mon., Oct. 4, 2021

Herb fragrances filled the air as Shiloh Hills Elementary students spent Sept. 23 planting a community garden at the school. Raised-bed containers by late fall should yield radishes, arugula and spinach thanks to the school's win in a contest sponsored by Albertsons and Safeway.