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A recent fitness and health report indicated one commonality that diet, exercise, and rest are affected by. It’s one thing everyone can work toward improving. It’s intuitive, yet the first thing many people forego. It takes little time and focus, but the return is well worth the investment.

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‘Tis the season to be beautiful

Unless you’re Santa, rosy cheeks are not necessarily a sign of robust health.

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Suicide prevention resources available

Deschutes County Health Services – Suicide Prevention Program reminds local residents of available resources as we enter the holiday season.

While the holidays can be a season of cheer, it can also be a difficult season for those who have lost a loved one — whether to suicide or other means.

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Thanksgiving nutrition: the good, the bad, the ugly

Thanksgiving opens the senses to the warmth and comfort of autumn’s bounty. The veggies, the bird and the accompanying spices all melt together in an experience that is indescribable to those who have not experienced it.

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A healthier Thanksgiving

The average American can consume thousands of calories at Thanksgiving dinner. It’s far too easy to overload on your favorite comfort foods like buttery mashed potatoes and gravy, loads of stuffing and pumpkin pie.

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Community focuses on wellness

When you hear the term “healthcare” what comes to mind? Does the term mean services provided by doctors and dentists, medical response by the fire department, air ambulance service, hospitals, urgent care, mobile medical vans, mental-health services, substance abuse treatment, support groups, or perhaps some other service or provider?

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Commentary; Untangling childhood trauma

Gary was heading south for his monthly visit to his mother in Sacramento.

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Aude Gire brings fresh food and education to Sisters Country

“I firmly believe that access to fresh foods and vegetables should be a basic human right,” said Aude Gire, education coordinator for Seed to Table farm.

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Sisters woman helps people build ‘rock solid’ marriages

Our marriages are perhaps the most important relationships in our lives — yet we often neglect them and suddenly find that we are in trouble.

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Best time to work out? The secret revealed...

Morning vs. evening workout: Lore of better fat burning, performance, or energy levels create an endless debate over the best time to get that workout in.

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Fresh Food Farmacy program changes lives

The limitations to having extremely high blood pressure were crippling for local Sisters resident Brian (name changed for anonymity).

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Seeking guidance to navigate aging

The adage that getting old isn’t for sissies is more than an amusing old saw.

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Hospice serves local community

The transition to the end of life is a potent milestone that affects not only the dying but also their friends and loved ones. Since 1981, Hospice of Redmond has provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to those facing that transition throughout Central Oregon.

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Alpaca meat can be a healthier choice

Seniors who are dealing with high cholesterol are often counseled to change their diet and look for alternative food choices to reduce their cholesterol levels.

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Focus on good skincare as we age

Modern healthcare, as well as a growing interest in organic living and holistic health, have us romping into our golden years rather than crawling into a rocking chair. The result is a growing population expected to live longer than any generation before.

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Navigating the Medicare maze

You’re approaching 65 — the age at which you’re eligible for Medicare. And things are about to get complicated.

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Seed to Table highlights summer’s bounty

Indulge in the last flavors of summer; there is nothing like the sweet burst of a sungold cherry tomato.

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E-bikes: A good fitness tool

Electric-assisted bicycles are new to the American market after being popularized in Europe in the last five to 10 years.

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Commentary... Transforming the terrible secret of suicide

In 1962, my grandfather on my father’s side took his own life. This after killing his estranged wife. His murder-suicide shook our immediate and extended families to the core. I was just 8 years old and loved both deeply.

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Cardio or weight-training for weight loss?

Which is more effective for weight loss — cardio or weight-training? It’s an age-old question for exercisers and is under constant scrutiny.

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