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- July - August 2008
- In Health: July - August, 2008
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- Living Section
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Smile and Say "Qi"
A local psychotherapist believes the ancient Chinese were onto something — even if it defies explanation
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- Living Section
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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?
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- Living Section
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Crayons to Cuisine
Dreams come true in full color for Wild Sage Chef Alexa Wilson
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- Living Section
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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
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- Living Section
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Taking Workouts to the Playground
And you thought playgrounds were only for kids...
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- Living Section
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Eating Well and Affordably
Rising food and gas prices make life more difficult for seniors on fixed incomes
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- Living Section
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In the Nick of Time
Heel-stick blood tests are vital for diagnosing rare disorders in newborns
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- News In Health
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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.
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- News In Health
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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.
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- News In Health
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5 Surprising Ways to Feel Great: Clutter and Contentment
When it comes to clutter, pathology isn't in the eye of the beholder
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- News In Health
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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.
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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
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- News In Health
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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.
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- News In Health
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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
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- News In Health
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Lights, Camera... You're Aging
Even 38 years start to add up under the lens of the aging camera
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- News In Health
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5 Surprising Ways to Feel Great: Light Up Your Life
Vitamin D is wonderful for bones and a whole lot more
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- News In Health
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Hearing Well and Looking Good
New tiny hearing aids reveal a world of sound
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- News In Health
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5 Surprising Ways to Feel Great: Treat Yourself to Health
Once-maligned foods may provide health benefits
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- Check In
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Designated Child Watcher
A whistle and knowing who's in charge may prevent drownings this summer
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- Check In
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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.