By Erika Weisensee Milwaukie Mom Americans seem to turn to gardening in tough economic times. During the Great Depression, relief gardens provided emergency food. During World War I and II, Americans created “Victory Gardens,” and during last year’s growing season, the gardening industry reported a spike in seed sales. Growing […]

By Kelli Warner, KMTR-TV Morning News anchor, Springfield I love the Olympics.  I always have.  And every two years when the world’s top athletes gather to compete for the gold, I can’t help but think how many children around the world will sit in front of their televisions and dream […]

Ten Tips for Art Placement Success Wall Design Diva, Tigard, Oregon • Hang art for viewing from either a sitting or standing position, whichever is done most in the space. For example in a dining room the art is preferable when hung at eye level from a seated position, lower […]

Want to Find Love? Be Giving HealthDay News — Looking for someone to celebrate next Valentine’s Day with? New research suggests you’ll gain extra points with prospective mates if you give of yourself to others in activities like volunteering. When it comes to romance, “being generous can pay off,” said […]

Strong ‘Sweet Tooth’ in Kids Tied to Family’s Mental Health HealthDay News — Depression and a family history of alcoholism may play a role in how much of a sweet tooth a child has, new research suggests. “We know that sweet taste is rewarding to all kids and makes them […]

Most people who routinely fly have experienced at one time or another the nagging impacts of jet lag. The all-too`-familiar symptoms include insomnia, sleepiness, moodiness and gastrointestinal disorders th impacts that can often disrupt a business trip or vacation. PORTLAND – Most people who routinely fly have experienced at one […]

By Erika Weisensee Dearest Readers, Forgive me for this digression, but as Valentine’s Day approaches I felt compelled to write about a romantically themed topic. This requires me to admit a weakness. So here goes: I am such a sap when it comes to love letters. Since my own beloved […]

Women and Heart Disease:  Equal but Not the Same—Similar Risks, Subtler Symptoms, in a Heartbeat Olivia C. Rossi, RN, MSN, ACSM Your Personal Trainer: It is the most important muscle in your body–your heart, silently working around the clock, beat-by-beat, tick-by-tock, until it stops. “Heart disease is the number one […]

The Legacy of Personal Artifacts by Cathy Rae Smith founder of Culture Magazine Oprah once said that our environments lend evidence to who we are (paraphrased here, of course). Not all of us can afford to acquire, or have access to, pieces once owned by royalty. However, there are several […]