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…by Lisa Schmidt and Dr. Tiffany Reiss, Director, Exercise Science and Wellness, Bastyr University... It’s that time of year again: another New Year, and another promise to meet the same old goals. Studies show that the most common New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight, exercise more and quit smoking. It is human nature to set our goals high, but if you fall short on your diet and exercise plans then beat yourself up, a change of perspective is in order. The good news is that by making a New Year’s resolution, studies suggest you are 10 times more likely to succeed in ...
Were you part of the smiling crowd attending July’s grand opening celebration of the Soos Creek Botanical Garden and History Center in Auburn? This lovely 22 acre garden (including 10 acres of woodland) is a gift to the public from owners Maurice Skagen and James Daly, who have been developing the garden since 1967. The garden sits on part of the original 200 acres that Skagen’s Norwegian immigrant ancestors settled in the late 1800s. Maurice first began acquiring plants as research for his master’s thesis. Later, tours of gardens in England and Japan inspired the creation of “stroll” gardens. What started ...
…by Hugh Straley, M.D… I am 69 years old and very active. I have ridden a bicycle from Seattle to Portland several times. I have hiked 15 miles without a problem. I never thought I was at risk to fall and injure myself. At age 65 when walking down stairs while making rounds at a hospital I slipped on a step and fell down hitting my head and lacerating my scalp. I was lucky that I was not more seriously injured. Anyone can slip on stairs. I slipped because I am no longer as flexible, as strong or as coordinated ...
Recreation – Port Angeles is an Outdoor Enthusiast’s Paradise For seniors who love the great outdoors, what could be better than living in a town that serves as the gateway to a world heritage park encompassing three diverse eco-systems? Opportunities abound within Olympic National Park for walking and hiking (a number of paths are wheelchair accessible), camping, kayaking, birding, fishing and simply enjoying the work of Mother Nature, including some of the many geographically diverse cascades along the Olympic Peninsula Waterfall Trail. Hurricane Ridge, a mountainous area within Olympic National Park, lies 17 miles to the south of Port Angeles, offering ...
…by Julie Usdavin and Alexandra Kazaks, PhD, RD... Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, arugula, radishes, Swiss chard, beets, cherries, apricots, broccoli and red bell peppers are brightly colored fruits and vegetables coming into season. What do all of these fresh, vibrant nutrient-dense foods have in common? Many help supply energy to the body; revitalize digestion; aid the liver in detoxifying chemicals, preservatives and pesticides; and keep the immune system strong. While these are great sources of nutrients including vitamins A and C and/or minerals such as folate, fiber, iron, calcium and potassium, they also provide vibrancy to your plate and a pungent ...
January 1, 2012 | No Comments | Living
81-year-old Sis Polin of Shoreline avidly uses her computer to widen her world. She is a member of several different social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Ravelry. Sis’s morning routine includes checking in with family and friends on Facebook to see what her grandchildren are up to. She particularly enjoys the sharing of family photographs – especially her new great-grandchild. Sis...
January 1, 2012 | No Comments | Health
…by Lisa Schmidt and Dr. Tiffany Reiss, Director, Exercise Science and Wellness, Bastyr University… It’s that time of year again: another New Year, and another promise to meet the same old goals. Studies show that the most common New Year’s resolutions are to lose weight, exercise more and quit smoking. It is human nature to set our goals high, but if you fall short on your diet and exercise...
January 1, 2012 | No Comments | Our Region
Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse, a unique production combining the equestrian and performing arts, will return to Greater Seattle one week earlier than originally announced. Created by Normand Latourelle, a co-founder of the famed Cirque du Soleil, the show will premiere on January 18, 2012 under the White Big Top at King County’s Marymoor Park at 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway...
January 1, 2011 | No Comments | Your Home
…by Ilene Little… Baby-boomers nearing retirement are questioning whether there’s not a smarter way to live. Just working longer or harder gets old and it makes us feel old. Maybe it’s time to re-group – or is it “re-think” our position – shake the tree of life for more options. A lot of us are excited about making a change, a big lifestyle change, something more exciting than...
January 19, 2012 | No Comments | Calendar
Jan 28, 8pm, Our directors present a program displaying 17th century virtuosity from Northern Europe and England, featuring variations on ground basses and popular tunes of the day. The concert features two sonatas by Schmelzer, the Biber Passacaglia for solo violin, Muffat’s Passacaglia for harpsichord, a Lachrymae Pavan, and selections from The Division Violin, including Baltzar’s John Come...
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