It seems like everywhere you look in today’s world there is an influx of information about all the toxins in our environment. From microplastics, forever chemicals, PFA’s, and regular life stressors, it’s hard to know if we can ever make choices that are truly clean. If we can’t fully avoid these things, do our decisions […]
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Therapies: Not exactly a magic pill but pretty darn close
Physical, occupational, and speech therapies will not add years to a person’s life, but they will lower the risk of things that shorten it, such as falls, hospitalizations, infections, immobility, and loss of independence. Each therapy, in their own unique way, helps stack the odds of living longer and living better. Physical therapy (PT) keeps […]
Hydration: Water alone isn’t enough
It’s that time of year again when the days get longer, the sun is brighter, and there are whispers of warmer days floating in the breeze. With these changes comes the urge to get outside and get moving again, stretching those muscles after a season of rest, and for many of us, indulgence from the […]
FEATURE: It’s time to get active: and it’s better with friends
After a long day of work, there is nothing better to look forward to than going home to scroll on your phone. Kidding – there is nothing exciting about that. The good news is that all over the Basin there are opportunities for adults to play. From gardening to speed puzzling to water aerobics and […]
From first catches to record breakers: Triple Fish is back in 2026
Last April, the shoreline at Coulee Playland Resort was alive with laughter, wide eyes, and tangled fishing lines. Over 200 rainbow trout had just been released into netted enclosures on Banks Lake — thanks to the generous support of Pacific Seafood — and for dozens of kids, it was their first-ever fish. That was Funday Friday, the kickoff to […]
The healing power of animals: Why pets make the best medicine
As a family doctor, I spend a lot of time talking about things like medications, sleep, and cutting back on sugar. But here’s one treatment I wish I could officially prescribe: pets, the four-legged natural healers. Whether they bark, purr, chirp, or just stare at you from a fishbowl, animals have an incredible way of […]