by Kimberly Goad Many people are familiar with heartburn — that painful burning sensation in the chest, brought on by acid reflux. About 1 in 5 adults experiences frequent acid reflux, also known as GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. What you may not know is GERD has a stealthy, lesser-known cousin that can also inflict misery,Continue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: What Is Silent Reflux?”
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Travel Thursdays: How to find your TSA PreCheck® status
There’s more than one way to find your TSA PreCheck® status and we’re here to break them down for you. TSA PreCheck status is designed to expedite your passage through U.S. airport security. This includes several benefits that may make getting to your destination a bit easier. Some of the perks associated with TSA PreCheckContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: How to find your TSA PreCheck® status”
Construction company in Idaho airport hangar collapse ignored safety standards, OSHA says
by the Associate Press BOISE, Idaho. (AP) — Federal safety investigators on Monday cited a construction company in the deadly collapse of an Idaho airport hangar, saying it exercised a “blatant disregard” for federal safety standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed nearly $200,000 in penalties for Big D Builders, Inc., KBOI-TV reported. The penaltiesContinue reading “Construction company in Idaho airport hangar collapse ignored safety standards, OSHA says”
Healthcare Awareness Mondays: A Simple Blood Test for Alzheimer’s? ‘It’s Not That Far Away’
Doctors could soon have a new tool to help them diagnose the most common form of dementia by Rachel Nania A new study adds to a growing sense of optimism that doctors could soon have a faster, simpler and more affordable way to tell if a patient’s symptoms of memory loss and confusion are causedContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: A Simple Blood Test for Alzheimer’s? ‘It’s Not That Far Away’ “
After Gwen fire destroyed Colter’s Creek Winery, owners say they’re shutting down business
by Eric Barker LEWISTON – Colter’s Creek Winery in Juliaetta, Idaho, was destroyed by the rampaging Gwen fire during its rapid growth Thursday and its owners said they will now leave the winemaking business. Mike Pearson and Melissa Sanborn announced in a Facebook post Monday the fire destroyed most of their operation. “We had aContinue reading “After Gwen fire destroyed Colter’s Creek Winery, owners say they’re shutting down business”
Torn from her family at birth, a woman brings a skatepark to her homeland
Amy Denet Deal lived for decades not knowing her birth family. After leaving her high-paying fashion job to reconnect with her ancestral homeland in Navajo Nation, she is looking to give back. by Roman Stubbs NEWCOMB, N.M. — The wind rolled off the Chuska Mountains and along the desert floor, whipping red dust and tumbleweedContinue reading “Torn from her family at birth, a woman brings a skatepark to her homeland”
Travel Thursdays: The First Dueling Water Coaster On The West Coast Just Opened In Idaho And It’s The Perfect Summer Adventure
by Courtnie Erickson For me, summer means one thing — water fun! Whether it is time at the lake or the water park, I love spending a summer day in the water. Now, there is even more to be excited about as Silverwood Theme Park’s Boulder Beach Water Park has expanded and is now home to theContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: The First Dueling Water Coaster On The West Coast Just Opened In Idaho And It’s The Perfect Summer Adventure”
Healthcare Awareness Mondays: 6 Good Habits That Might Cause Premature Aging
When does something healthy become unhealthy? When you do it too much, to the exclusion of other choices by Leslie Goldman Like most of us, you’ve probably been hit over the head for the past few years with the “power of habits”: the idea that locking in some simple, healthy everyday behaviors will set youContinue reading “Healthcare Awareness Mondays: 6 Good Habits That Might Cause Premature Aging”
These Six Mistakes Can Make Your Car More Vulnerable to Break Ins
by Stefanie Waldek Whether you own, lease, or rent while you’re on vacation, a car is a pretty big expense in your life. And unfortunately, cars are often targeted by thieves. Some burglars might be seeking to steal any valuables you left inside your car. Others are after valuable parts of your car, or perhaps even theContinue reading “These Six Mistakes Can Make Your Car More Vulnerable to Break Ins”
Travel Thursdays: Dave Ramsey: 7 Vacation Splurges That are a Waste of Money
by Martin Dasko When you go away on vacation, taking a break from your budget is tempting. You work hard all year for your money to finally reward yourself with a retreat and some time off from your job. The only problem is that you don’t want your vacation spending to hurt your travel memoriesContinue reading “Travel Thursdays: Dave Ramsey: 7 Vacation Splurges That are a Waste of Money”
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