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2009
How to live to be 100 years old (and be glad you did)
You can control 60 percent of the factors that determine how long you live and the quality of your later years. The other 40 percent is genes.
• Stay physically and mentally active. “It seems to be the greatest predictors of quality of life as we age.” An easy example from Vic Whetzel: When you exercise in a class, instead of counting to 10 in English for every repetition, why not count in Spanish one day, German the next, and so on.
Raising kids in Idaho: Laws, resources you need to know
Resources to help you find day-care for your children
Unlocking the keys to longevity
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Mi-Ai Parrish, President & Publisher, Idaho Statesman, (208) 377-6300 |
It seems like everywhere you turn right now, someone is touting the magic recipe for living longer or finding the fountain of youth — superfoods, turbo-charged supplements, full-body screening tests, scientific workouts, self-fulfillment workshops, high-tech
cosmetic creams. The list is endless.
Babies born today are on track to live for a century
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Katherine Jones/Idaho Statesman Every day in Charlotte’s Idaho:69 babies are born 41 people get married |
Help your sons, daughters eat well, get moving
By Colleen LaMay
Two sites to help kids find out more about healthy foods
Talk to kids about facts of life early on
By Colleen LaMay
Resources for parents, kids
Teen shares how he stays fit
Darin Oswald / Idaho Statesman "You can be far away while really not being far away at all," runner Eric Fitzpatrick says of team practices above Camel's Back Park.
Healthier lunches, light on the ranch dressing
By Colleen LaMay
Idaho students will see fewer chicken nuggets, tater tots, french fries and chicken patties on the school lunch menu this fall.
Avoid dental ‘sticker shock’
Basic Dental Care, 870 N. Linder Road, Suite G, Meridian.888-3384. www.basicdentalcare.com. Milan Institute, 8590 W. Fairview Ave., Boise. 672-9500. www.milaninstitute.edu. Apollo College, 200 N. Liberty St., Boise. 377-8080. www.apollocollege.edu.
Some places to find low-cost help
Workouts are required for firefighter's demanding job
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