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- A world divided before and after twins
- At 42, first lady Lori Otter continues healthy habits she started long ago
- Dr. Betsy Olberding: Does she take care of herself?
- Dr. Fred Fender: Does he practice what he preaches?
- Emotional economics
- Have questions about menopause? Here are some facts to know
- Idaho has high rate of melanoma
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A world divided before and after twins
Shawn Raecke / Idaho Statesman Anthony Doerr sometimes unwinds at the end of the day of cooking, with his 5-year-old twins helping in the kitchen. "I really like it," Doerr says of cooking. "It's nice to put on music and be around food."
At 42, first lady Lori Otter continues healthy habits she started long ago
Joe Jaszewski / Idaho Statesman Lori Otter exercises along the Greenbelt in Julia Davis Park on a sunny afternoon.
Emotional economics
By Colleen LaMay
When the economy hit hard times, so did a lot of Treasure Valley families, a Boise physician says.
“It definitely is stressing people out, if it is measured by increased volume in our business,” said Dr. Thomas Young, director of operations at the Warm Springs Counseling Center, which focuses on children and families.
Losing a job, taking a substantial pay cut or losing a home to foreclosure all tend to magnify some families’ everyday problems.
Idaho has high rate of melanoma
As you age, it is important to take care of your skin. Here are frequently asked questions about skin cancer in Idaho.
Is the sun lethal in Idaho?
Dr. Betsy Olberding: Does she take care of herself?
Dr. Betsy Olberding, 51, internal medicine specialist, St. Luke’s Internal Medicine
Dr. Fred Fender: Does he practice what he preaches?
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Dr. Fred Fender, 55, family practice doctor, Saint Alphonsus Medical Group About Dr. Fred FenderDr. Fred Fender, who has a wife and three grown children, faces the same challenges many of us do — eating right and carving out enough time in a busy schedule to take a walk and get enough sleep. |
Have questions about menopause? Here are some facts to know
Compounding pharmacies in the Treasure Valley
Here are some pharmacies that will make medication to fit your needs, including bio-identical hormones. • Ladd Family Pharmacy, 1109 S. Broadway Ave., Boise. 947-0877. www.laddfamilyrx.com. • Medicap Pharmacy, 2790 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, • St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center, 520 S. Eagle Road, Suite 100, Meridian. 706-5252. |
