Health & Fitness Fix: Exercise success begins with the right mindset

I am beginning my third decade in the fitness industry and every January I feel this strong obligation to “keep it real” for you all. As you embark on your fitness quest with high hopes and a renewed sense of motivation to conquer all of your goals this year, make no mistake that challenges …

MERIDIAN — Last July 4, Idaho State University pharmacy student Jodine Steemers did something no woman on the planet has ever done — she set a new record for running the Inca Trail Marathon, deemed to be one of the toughest races in the world.

BOISE — St. Luke’s has a new way to honor organ donors thanks to a local Eagle Scout. St. Luke’s hospitals in Boise and Meridian will now fly a special flag every time a patient and family chooses to give the gift of life and donate their organs.

Getting more exercise often tops the list of numerous New Year’s resolutions. Quiet gyms in February show the difficulty many have in sticking with this goal. Five scientific observations may keep you going.

BOISE — The American Red Cross says it is in dire need of blood donors of all blood types — especially type O. The reason, it said in a press release, is because its blood coffers are low after the holidays. It is so critical that the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of type O blood.

CALDWELL — When Casey Boothby, a teacher at Vision Charter School, heard about Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow contest, he thought it would be a fun opportunity for his seventh grade STEM class to think of solutions for real-world issues.

Philosopher René Descartes is well known for his phrase, “I think, therefore I am.” He introduced the fundamental explanation for how we currently understand the function of the brain. In other words, our brain connects us to the world we live in. It does this by receiving sensory data invol…

NEW YORK — On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK.

The new year is an exciting milestone during which we often check in on our wellbeing and set goals for self-improvement. This year, consider using the holiday as an opportunity to evaluate and improve the health of your furry friend as well, by including them in your new year’s resolutions.

NAMPA — Sean Rogers, pianist/organist/ composer/ arranger appears in concert on Christmas Morning, tomorrow, Dec. 25 at 10 am. at Nampa First United Methodist Church, 2717 12th Ave. Road in Nampa. The concert is free to the public and is offered as “a gift for anyone who would enjoy a moment…

When we think of the holiday season, what usually comes to mind is fond times with family members, holiday parties, and spending time with the ones we love. For many, this is often the case, but for some the holidays can be the loneliest time of the year.

Decades ago, Nat King Cole gently crooned about chestnuts roasting on an open fire. But since then, scientists have uncovered some troubling truths about wood smoke.

Boise— St. Luke’s Children’s will begin accepting gifts for “Santa’s Toy Box” this week, with a special thank you holiday donation drop-off party slated for Friday, Dec. 20, said a press release.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Roy Eiguren, the chairman of the Red Cross of Greater Idaho board of directors, has been selected to join the Red Cross National Philanthropic Board.

Due to a recent expansion in support services, the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline by Jannus is recruiting more volunteer responders. The next training class is slated to begin Jan. 16, 2020; the deadline to receive applications is Dec. 30.

St. Luke’s Cancer Institute Administrator

For many cat owners, busting boredom in their feline friend is a sizable concern. Cats are notoriously choosy about their toys, and an under-stimulated cat might result in shredded furniture and shattered knick-knacks.

Caring for someone with a serious illness stretches people spiritually and emotionally, often beyond what they might have thought possible.

BOISE — Thanks to the 12,771 people who signed up for the St. Luke’s FitOne races this year, including the 5K, 10K and half marathon, St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital will be able to fund $115,000 worth of healthy activities and programs.

More college students are turning to their schools for help with anxiety, depression and other mental health problems, and many must wait weeks for treatment or find help elsewhere as campus clinics struggle to meet demand, an Associated Press review of more than three dozen public universit…

The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to “be the lifeline for patients in need this holiday season” by making an appointment to give blood. And, according to a press release, those who give will get something for their efforts. Those who donate blood between now and Dec. 18 will a…

Every holiday season, we are brought together through food, community, and tradition. This holiday season, pet owners can show appreciation to their furry friends by protecting them from any hazards these festivities may bring.

“What’s actually in your dressing that makes it taste so different and good, Mom?” “Oysters,” she replied with one eye on me and one eye on the kitchen door as an exit strategy in case my reaction was that of an irrational child who just found out they’d been fed mollusks most of their childhood.

E-cigarette cartridges can spontaneously combust. A St. Luke’s security officer and an employee recently witnessed an incident first-hand when the employee’s purse burst into flames in a Meridian parking lot as she stood near her car, according to a news release from St. Luke’s.

As Thanksgiving approaches, I realize the time crunch of the holidays is a legitimate challenge — chances are your schedule isn’t going to be open enough to knock out hour-long workouts five times a week. However, with a little creativity, two to three full-body strength and conditioning ses…

Essential oils are often presented as a naturalistic approach to personal care and home fragrance. However, just because these oils are derived from plants doesn’t make them healthy, or even safe, for your cat. 

About half of all adults will have a New Year’s resolution, and roughly 55 percent of resolutions are related to health. Although these resolutions are made with the greatest of intentions, research has indicated that most people have given up on their resolutions before the end of the first…