If you are a “good sleeper,” lucky you! Some of us start thinking too much the minute our weary heads hit the pillow. As a result, we just don’t get enough shut-eye. Because sleep problems greatly affect our health and well-being, let’s look at some typical sleep concerns and a few strategies for racking up […]
Welcome to ActiveLifestylesNW.com’s Health & Fitness Column. In keeping with our mission to serve as a guide to an active lifestyle, we will provide information and insights to help you along this path. Of course, please send us your comments and ideas for columns. You may also be interested in contributing a guest column on […]
Evidently, the Fountain of Youth does not shower us with blessings if we sit on the couch and play video games. From tons of recent research scientists have confirmed what healthy, long-lived people know – that older sharp minds and useful bodies come as a result of exercise, a heart-healthy diet as well as living […]
The Portland Metro Concert Band presents its SPRING CONCERT on Friday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Horner Performing Arts Center, 1400 SE 130th Avenue in east Portland. The program will feature a variety of concert band music, including music from Broadway musicals, compositions by modern composers, and as always, a march or two! […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How is it that global warming could cause an increase in health problems and disease epidemics? Do we have any evidence that it is already happening? — Jim Merrill, Provo, UT Global warming isn’t just bad for the environment. There are several ways that it is expected […]
DATE: May 18, 2014 REGION: oregon COMMENTS: Salem Concert Band, conducted by John Skelton, will present “Western Portraits”, on May 18th at 3 PM in Hudson Hall at Willamette University, Rogers Music Center. The Oregon Brass Quintet, in residence at the University of Oregon, will join the band as guest artists. The featured piece on […]
The Olympic Culinary Loop features a group of people who grow, harvest, catch and ultimately serve the Peninsula’s bounty called Olympic Coast Cuisine. Experiencing all that’s local is an adventure, and for many, a first time experience. Check out the Olympic Culinary Loop’s monthly Fresh Sheet to see what is delectable, when. Hama Hama Oyster Farm has […]
Washington State’s official flower is celebrated in Port Townsend at the Rhododendron Festival, May 12-17. Rhody Fest royalty are chosen, and the week includes a variety of events and activities including trike races, a Rhododendron flower show, pet parade, kiddie’s parade, bed races, Kiwanis fish fry, golf tournament, pancake breakfast, carnival and the Rhody Festival […]
DATE: May 15-18th, 2014 REGION: sw washington COMMENTS: SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON ARTISTS 52nd ANNUAL SPRING SHOW AND SALE A Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization ADMISSION IS FREE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Location: Award winning Harley Hall Building at 10000 NE 7th Ave., Vancouver, Washington. Take Exit #5 off Interstate 5. Handicap accessible Public Viewing & Sales: Open […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Should those of us who care about our health and the planet be concerned about the new trend in genetic engineering called synthetic biology? — Chrissie Wilkins, Bern, NC “Synthetic biology” (or “synbio”) refers to the design and fabrication of novel biological parts, devices and systems that […]
