News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Being a caregiver for a loved one dealing with a long-term, chronic health crisis is as tough a road to walk as any you could find. The burdens are acute - physically, emotionally and spiritually. And they're cumulative. The pileup along a long and often dark road of a health crisis. The Mayo Clinic identifies a syndrome of "caregiver strain." Signs include: • Feeling burdened or worrying all the time. • Feeling tired often. • Sleeping too much or not enough. • Gaining o... Full story
If you're kicking yourself for not kicking your new year into gear, don't. One of the best things you can do for yourself is next to nothing at all. I have three kids. They are LOUD. Sometimes I can't hear myself think. Even when I can hear myself think, I usually drown it out with a device. I turn on the TV or my phone: social media, music, podcasts - anything. Recently, I found myself in the lobby of a care center during a family member's appointment. I was holding my... Full story
Being a gym owner and enthusiast, I am all about goal setting. I like to make crazy goals, like climbing 3,200 feet every single day for a year, or running the amount of miles in years I'm turning on my birthday each year. I've realized my insane goals are easy for me to attain because they are so out of the ordinary that I put a lot of focus on achieving them. Last year, I made a goal to drink 80 ounces or more of water every day. Did I knock this goal out of the park? Absolu... Full story
We all know sleep is important. Kids should be getting 10-12 hours every night, and most adults need at least seven. But let’s be honest; winding down can be a real challenge, especially when we don’t feel tired. Understanding what happens during sleep can help us appreciate its vital role in our overall health and motivate us to prioritize it. Imagine life split evenly into three parts: sleep, work, and play or social time. Unfortunately, in today’s fast-paced world, that balance has tilted. Many find their sleep windo... Full story
As we enter a new year, everyone has goals of eating better and working out more. Sometimes it is hard to know where to start. If you work full time, five days a week, with a commute, cooking a wholesome and healthy meal can feel overwhelming. As someone who grew up eating well and had a mom who had dietary restrictions from the time I was 12, food preparation was a massive part of my routine. I enjoy the creative aspect of cooking, putting ingredients together to make... Full story
The Outlaws girls wrestlers continued their strong season with a second place finish at the 16-team Golden Yam Challenge hosted by Yamhill-Carlton High School on Saturday, January 25. Tanner Gibney and Brooklyn Cooper finished the tourney at the top of the podium in their respective weight classes to lead the Outlaws, which missed the team title by just two points 93-91 to Willamina. Gibney picked up a pin in her first match of the day over Madeline Allen of Yamhill-Carlton at the 3:52 mark and finished up with a quick win... Full story
The Outlaws posted a 63-53 victory at home over Elmira on Tuesday, January 21, and with the win over Burns in non-league the previous Friday, made it four straight wins in a row. The winning streak came to an abrupt halt on Friday, January 24, when they fell 45-64 on the road to top-ranked Pleasant Hill (PH). On Tuesday against Elmira, Garrett Sager got the scoring started for the Outlaws with a spinning left-handed layup just 40 seconds into the opening quarter. Sisters quickly jumped to a 10-2 advantage on baskets from... Full story
