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  Don't Worry, Be Mindful

  Doing nothing but focusing on your breath can help you face stress, pain and medical problems

  By Ann M. Colford

  Mar 1, 2009
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  Local Team Flavor

  Chef Pete Tobin roots for the home team in the kitchen and on the ice

  By Patty Seebeck

  Mar 1, 2009
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  Man on a Mission

  Say hello to the well-traveled Dr. Andy Agwunobi, Providence Health Care's new CEO in Eastern Washington

  By Ted S. McGregor Jr.

  Mar 1, 2009
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  Wii fit or fat?

  Can the hot new videogame help you lose weight and get in shape?

  By Zach Hunt

  Mar 1, 2009
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  Pilates Pitfalls

  It's popular, but is it safe?

  By Zach Hunt

  Mar 1, 2009
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  That Baby Smell

  But those fragrances and cosmetics may harbor toxic chemicals

  By Lisa Fairbanks-Rossi

  Mar 1, 2009
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  Discharge Dilemmas

  The discharge process at hospitals can be confusing for patients and their families

  By Daniel Walters

  Mar 1, 2009
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  A Wii Bit of Science

  Research is underway all over the world to assess the health benefits of Wii Fit

  By Anne McGregor

  Mar 1, 2009
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  Ask Dr. Matt

  By Matt Thompson

  Mar 1, 2009
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  Re-Inventing Water

  Is there any real benefit to fitness drinks?

  By Taryn Hecker

  Mar 1, 2009
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  Planning to Bloom

  Runners who plan to run Bloomsday on May 3: Either plant seeds now or get smothered in fertilizer

  By Michael Bowen

  Mar 1, 2009
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  From the Editor

  By Anne McGregor

  Mar 1, 2009
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  Saving New Lives

  Budget cuts are hitting programs aimed at infants

  By Julie Graham

  Mar 1, 2009
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  Are You Worried Sick?

  How vulnerable really are you to heart attack, stroke or breast cancer?

  By Maggie Mahar

  Mar 1, 2009
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  Cold War

  By Daniel Walters

  Mar 1, 2009
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  Logging into Health

  A local health group is leading the electronic charge to the future

  By Nicholas Deshais

  Mar 1, 2009
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  Having Your Say

  Helping patients and doctors work together to plan treatment

  By Anne McGregor

  Mar 1, 2009