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U.S. heart failure mortality is climbing after decades of a decline, and it started with a 2012-21 reversal, according to research in the Journal of the American Medical Association that relied on death certificate data. It cited a peak particularly among people under age 45. Two Spokane cardiologists asked about the JAMA report said the picture is broader. One key: People are living longer after heart attacks, cardiac treatments and with other diseases that affect the heart.

While most children are able to sign up every year to play sports, those with physical and mental disabilities have limited options and may never see the field or court.

Life is rarely predictable. It is a journey fraught with threads of joy, sorrow, triumph and defeat. And while we often crave stability and certainty, the truth is that unexpected changes and disappointments are inescapable. They can leave us feeling blindsided, disoriented and emotionally adrift. We may find ourselves reeling from the injustice, hurt and profound sense of loss. Yet, within these hardships, lies the potential for growth and resilience.

In recent years, debate has gripped society regarding whether it is fair to allow transgender women to participate in women’s sports. One University of Washington professor believes an answer to the debate cannot be found in science or simple biology.

It was a check-the-box trip, one intended to fill our quota to earn my husband possible Swiss citizenship. With dual nationality, I’m fortunate enough to hold the coveted red passport due to my family bloodline.

Every day, hundreds of motorists pass a unique piece of Spokane history on the corner of Grand Boulevard and 33rd Avenue.

Most people have at least a little experience with disharmony – whether it’s a quarrel with a significant other, an argument with a co-worker, a conflict with family or anything that may cause a fracture in unity. When people find themselves in that vortex of stubborn disagreement, they have a choice: to remain stagnant or choose harmony.

You move into a new space or want to renovate your current living room and are faced with the daunting decision. Where do I place the TV?