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Take care of yourself — 24/7
When we have too much on our to-do lists, what often ends up getting neglected is our health. We don't sleep enough. We don't eat right. We drop our exercise routines. We may skip our regular visits to the doctor.
We hope these stories encourage you to do just the opposite. The theme for this year's Idaho Health is, "Work, home, play — health tips for everyday life." So whether you need a reminder about why stress is so hard on your body, want to learn more about managing your health care dollars or are hoping to find a new place for your daily walks, there's some advice for you in these stories.
After all, when the going gets tough, it's even more important to find balance in our lives. And that starts by taking care of ourselves — every day, all year long. (Read the publisher's full letter from the magazine here)
Mi-Ai Parrish, President & Publisher, Idaho Statesman
WORK
KRISTIN ARMSTRONG
- Gold medal health tips from cyclist Kristin Armstrong
- Read a transcript of the interview with Kristin Armstrong
STRESS
- On the job, stress and change are inevitable
- Healthwise CEO wants all patients to get an information prescription
- Paramedics wrote the book on job stress
- Tips for coping with stress
NIGHT SHIFT
- Finding ways to make night shifts work
- What's in an energy drink?
- Sleep tips for night-shift workers
- An edited transcript of the interview with sleep specialist Nancy Nadolski
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Health benefits shrink as the costs go up
- The $1,300 finger and other lessons in health care - Why is health care so costly? Plus tips to help avert those big bills
- Canyon County hospitals post their prices online
- Links to help you check up on health care providers
HOME
EAT WELL
- Relearn the art of grocery shopping to help your health
- Remember to check the calorie counts before you eat out
KEEP CLEAN
- Tips to help you keep a healthier home
- Why you should test for radon
- Do granite countertops increase the radon threat?
SLEEP
- Are you getting enough sleep? How to get more zzz's
- Read an edited transcript of the interview with Gayle Greene, the author of "Insomniac"
- Sleep labs offer hope for apnea, other sleep troubles
- Read an edited transcript of the interview with Janat O'Donnell, who interprets sleep studies
- A list of the sleep labs in the Treasure Valley
- Help solve your kids' sleep woes
- Program at the Idaho Elks helps insomniacs
PLAY
- Local study examines how kids use MP3 players, iPods
- Find out the best places to run, walk and bike in the Valley
- There's a gym out there for you
- Where to work out: a list of workout facilities in the area
- Boutique studios help personalize your workouts
OTHER
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