Prevent heart problems, diabetes, and more!

Being just ‘a little more fit’ improves longevity, quality of life.

What have you done recently to improve your fitness level?
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All purpose earth friendly cleaning fluid recipe - and cheap!

- a Green Living Tip from greenlivingtips.com

Do you have spray bottles full of various cleaning chemical concoctions - a liquid for this, a potion for that?
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Local mountain biker to mark 60th birthday with EPIC ride for charity

Close your eyes and picture the last trail you were on. Now, imagine that trail being located in the Cascade Mountains and stretching sixty miles, about the distance from Toledo to Portland. And, finally, imagine climbing onto a bike and riding the entire route in a single day. Ouch.
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No hamburgers, please - I’m a major league baseball player.

Baseball is banning junk food from the clubhouse.

Some major league baseball players eat most of their meals in the clubhouse. That’s a problem if all that’s available there are hamburgers, steak, french fries and candy.
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Coffee as art; introducing Zojo’s

Be sure to tune in next month for our special feature story on the new coffee roaster in SW Washington!

Zojo’s Gourmet Coffee Roasting Company and Tasting House just recently opened their doors at their location in Longview on 14th Ave.
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Four nutrients linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk

A study by Columbia University analyzed seven studies of healthy seniors in New York. Their goal was to identify nutrients and dietary patterns related to Alzheimer’s disease risk.
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Greening an older home can save energy and reduce carbon emissions

When we think of energy-efficient “green” buildings, new structures usually come to mind.

When considering carbon emissions in the U.S., 43 percent come from powering buildings and our 100 million existing homes. Those built before 1939 use 50 percent more energy per square foot than homes built after 2000.

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Washington state’s campaign to be the ‘Healthiest State’ in nation

By Greg Vigdor of Washington Health Foundation

It is just common sense that the one who cares most about your health, and how to improve it, is YOU.  Our aim is to support your desire for health, and shift your approach to help you take charge of your own health.
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Taking the ‘green’ movement off the ground

By Gilman Ouellette

The green movement today is as controversial as ever. Its proponents urge change, citing the ethical implications of our lifestyles, while their opponents cite a lack of financial viability in “going green”. But by taking the movement off the ground – literally – we can find options to satisfy both groups.
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Local businesses pitch in to help out Haiti

We have all been inundated by big name stars encouraging us to help out Haiti and her people.

On a local note, there are business owners who are compassionately seeking a manner in which they can help out - without breaking the bank, so to speak.
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