Dr. Pepper Schwartz - a Northwest Original
Where to begin when discussing nationally-renowned relationship expert Dr. Pepper Schwartz? S–E–X is a great place to start!
A Lifetime Quest to Find the Whole Person
One morning during my sophomore year of college, I attended a lecture given by one of the English professors, Dr. Haldor Hove, entitled The Whole Person. I don’t remember too much about the lecture other than he stressed the importance of striving for a well-balanced life.
A New Way of Eating – A Personal Story of How Changing Your Diet Can Improve Your Health
Alice was born in Seattle and grew up on Bainbridge Island. Growing up she was very active, rowing her way around Port Madison and eating hearty, meat-centered meals. Approaching her 60’s, Alice was told by her doctors that she had Type II Diabetes, along with hypertension, high cholesterol and high triglycerides, which meant a potential heart attack. She had had a scan of her carotid artery, the main artery in the neck that supplies blood to the brain, which showed significant signs of plaque build-up on the artery walls. This meant that she probably had clogged arteries in her heart also. She was concerned about her health and looking for answers.
So what the Heck is Dick Foley Up to These Days?
Chances are you’re familiar with Seattle native Richard Foley, better known as Dick. As founding member and lead singer of the internationally famous folk group, The Brothers Four, Dick traveled the world for more than 30 years.
Rate Assistance Can Cut the Cost of Staying Warm this Winter
While the Great Recession might be over, according to economic experts, many seniors and low-income residents in the Seattle area are still feeling the pinch of tight budgets and mounting bills.
Get easy tests to be sure your kidneys are OK
Did you know that once you hit age 40 your kidney function starts to decline?
Call of the Wild:The Passionate, Artistic Vision of Art Wolfe
Since those early days exploring the wilds of West Seattle, Art Wolfe has spent much of his life exploring and documenting the wild throughout the world. He travels nearly nine months of the year in pursuit of his art and has worked on every continent on earth.
Healthy Holiday Baking
The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for overeating and weight gain.
‘Needle Brigade’ Stitches for the Needy
Every Tuesday morning sewing machines are whirring and fingers flying in Peg Petty’s home in Issaquah as members of the Needle Brigade are stitching for others. This industrious group of women, up to 12 in number, give of their time and sewing skills to help people in need.
Missed Again
Hand-me-downs were a regular part of our lives in the ‘40s. It was the era of World War II when we learned to recycle everything that had another day of life left in it.
During the Season of Giving, Cons are on the take
As scammers seek to exploit holiday generosity, Better Business Bureau urges consumers to protect well-intentioned donations.
Washington Titans Defend Baseball World Series Titles
The Puget Sound-based Washington Titans successfully defended their 55+ Legends AAAA and 60+ Classics AAAA division titles of the 2011 Roy Hobbs World Series Baseball Tournament conducted from Nov. 6-12 and Nov. 13-19 respectively in Florida.
Our Former First Family: The Lockes in China
Another week, another public round of warm applause for America’s new ambassador to China, Gary Locke, the first Chinese-American to hold the job. China seems to be fascinated by him.
Can Alzheimer Disease be Prevented?
Alzheimer's is not the only cause of memory loss. Many people have trouble with memory — this does NOT mean they have Alzheimer's.
Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: Early Detection Matters
Memory loss that disrupts everyday life is not a normal part of aging. It may be a sign of Alzheimer's disease.
