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- In Health: July - August, 2008
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Smile and Say "Qi"
A local psychotherapist believes the ancient Chinese were onto something — even if it defies explanation
Taking Workouts to the Playground
And you thought playgrounds were only for kids...
In the Nick of Time
Heel-stick blood tests are vital for diagnosing rare disorders in newborns
Ask Dr. Matt: Child Metabolic Disorder Screening
Q: A friend of mine has a child who has a metabolic disorder that wasn’t diagnosed with routine newborn screening even though screening for the disorder does exist. How could that happen?
Dishing Up a Big Assist
Coaches vs. Cancer gives basketball masterminds like Mark Few a shot at helping to win the really, really big one
Eating Well and Affordably
Rising food and gas prices make life more difficult for seniors on fixed incomes
Crayons to Cuisine
Dreams come true in full color for Wild Sage Chef Alexa Wilson
5 Surprising Ways to Feel Great: Hearty Laughter
We know laughter’s good for the soul, but researchers say it’s good for the heart, too
The Best Season of All
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.
5 Surprising Ways to Feel Great: Light Up Your Life
Vitamin D is wonderful for bones and a whole lot more
Lights, Camera... You're Aging
Even 38 years start to add up under the lens of the aging camera
5 Surprising Ways to Feel Great: Treat Yourself to Health
Once-maligned foods may provide health benefits
Hearing Well and Looking Good
New tiny hearing aids reveal a world of sound
5 Surprising Ways to Feel Great: Clutter and Contentment
When it comes to clutter, pathology isn't in the eye of the beholder
Treating Autism Before a Diagnosis
From head size to birthday home videos, researchers at the University of Washington’s renowned Autism Center have found early signs of autism in some unusual places.
5 Surprising Ways to Feel Great: Indebted to Sandman
Taking naps can help you stay healthy and perform better — and you don't even need a prescription
5 Surprising Ways to Feel Great
Turns out that Mom really did know what’s good for you and what’s not. All those dictums of childhood — go outside to play, get enough sleep, clean your room and indulge in the occasional treat — are now coming full circle.
Asthma Anxiety
Spokane resident Rachel Rooks vividly remembers the worst of her adult asthma attacks. “It was the holiday season of 2005 and I had bronchitis,” Rooks recalls.
Designated Child Watcher
A whistle and knowing who's in charge may prevent drownings this summer
A Healthy Summer
The other day I forgot my wallet on the kitchen counter. I had raced out the door with my 5-year-old in tow, planning to grab a quick lunch before he went to Soccertots. Not until we were at the counter ordering at Wendy’s did I discover I had no money, no debit card, no credit card and no time to get home and eat before his class.
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