HealthDay News — When a U.S. government task force recommended that women wait until they’re 50 to get their first mammogram to check for breast cancer, reaction was swift. Critics such as the American Cancer Society vowed to stand by its advice that annual screening begin [...]
by Sandy
Reluctant Entertainer
Medford, Oregon
How many times, over and over, do we head to the grocery store – just like we do laundry, dishes, cook meals, and make the beds! Rarely do I look forward to going. I think the only times are if [...]
More Housework for Husbands Leads to Sparks in the Bedroom
By Traci Scott,
Husbands have long known they can boost their chances of having sex with their wives if they bring home roses and chocolates. But according to recent studies, husbands are more likely to ensure a [...]
By Erika Weisense
Milwaukie Writing mom,
Since first introduced in 2001, Apple’s iPod has taken the world by storm, occupying a huge share of the portable music device market. As an iPod owner myself, I can attest to this modern Walkman’s wonderful qualities: It is amazing to [...]
What BB King told women at the recent Portland concert
Guest opinion,
At age 84, Blues legend B.B. King toured in Oregon last week, and came with a message. In the middle of the blues concert he stopped playing and addressed the audience. To paraphrase what the [...]
Toymaker, Playskool, is pushing their giant size dinosaur as the perfect gift for your child this Christmas. Only $250.00! It is big enough that you can sit on it. It also plays music (at $250.00 it better do something extra!).
I have to ask myself just [...]
HealthDay News– When it comes to teaching healthy behaviors, boys’ high school team sports might be doing more harm than thought. New research suggests that for teenage boys, participation in team sports may encourage unruly behavior such as fighting and binge drinking.
Girls, on the other hand, [...]
By Kay Helbling
Did you know that the local and state police in Oregon are using a new laser technology to ticket tailgaters? A fellow client of my hair dresser found out the hard way after a recent trip down Hwy 217.
A lot of things change over [...]
By Erika Weisensee
Milwaukie writing mom
According to the website www.flu.oregon.gov — the site to visit for the latest H1N1 information — as of November 6th, Oregon had received only 17% of the vaccines needed for its priority groups.
Those priority groups include: Everyone six months to 25 [...]
Olivia Rossi, RN, MSN, ACSM
Your Personal Trainer:
The Great American Smokeout—Thursday, November 19: A Day to Start to Stop Smoking—For you, a friend or a family member—This is the day.
Each year, the American Cancer Society holds the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. [...]
Sharon Lacey,
Portland comedian
A funny thing happened on the road to dementia Part 4
May I take a few moments to vent? Nothing major, but these things just annoy me ….
• Starbucks: May I please just order a SMALL, MEDIUM, or LARGE? Do I really [...]
FRIDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) — If an inept or abrasive boss is ruining your workday, you may be taking that stress to heart, literally. New research links having a poor supervisor to a higher risk of heart attack, and that’s not all: people who don’t [...]
By Jean Tracy, NW Author
KidsDiscuss.com, Parent Newsletter
Do your children avoid homework? Would they rather relax and watch television?
Many families rush to sports, music lessons, and other appointments. When there are too many daily events the family feels scattered, out of touch with [...]
Cancer awareness has become so popular the cause has become a novelty. Is this good or bad? Some say promotions have gone so far they show disrespect in making light of the cause. Others say it draws important attention to the still very serious [...]
HealthDay News– Want to be a happy married couple? Consider having kids. A new study found that having children boosts happiness. And the more, literally, the merrier. But unmarried couples shouldn’t expect to find greater happiness through child-raising. The study, published in the Oct. 14 online [...]
By Erika Weisensee
Milwaukie writing mom
You’ve probably noticed it, too. The stores are already promoting Christmas and we are barely into November. This seems to happen earlier every year. Sadly, for many women, the holiday season is synonymous with stress—a time that requires decorating, baking, buying, [...]
Oregon Women’s Report Survey Results,
Join the fun, six new November questions can be answered here
Question: What issues do local High Schools need to better address? Answer any that apply.
The results are in and the answers show a strong need for schools to enhance their [...]
by Sandy
Reluctant Entertainer
Oregon
My friend Barb decided to host an “Animal Party” on her farm, for their 8 year old, friend, Lexi’s birthday.
It was the perfect time of year for Lexi and her friends to enjoy the animals, and play farm-related games!
GAME FUN
~Stick the tail on [...]
HealthDay News — That extra hour of sleep you’ll get in most parts of the country over the weekend might be restful, but the beginning of Daylight Saving Time could spell trouble for your body clock, a sleep expert says. Dr. Atul Malhotra, medical director of the sleep disorders research [...]
HealthDay News — Are you a bad driver? Maybe you can blame it on your genes. In a small study, researchers found that people with a gene variation performed 20 percent worse on simulated driving tests and did as poorly a few days later. Almost one [...]
Is there a bully hurting your child? Does he poke fun of your child in front of others? Does he hit? Look inside to find out how the family meeting can help. How do you know when to step in? What should you do first? Consider starting with the family [...]
By Erika Weisensee
Milwaukie writing mom,
The bruises, wounds and emotional scars of domestic violence are not always obvious. Victims often suffer in silence, afraid to tell anyone for fear of retaliation from their abusers. When victims manage to break free from the cycle of domestic violence, [...]
By Oregon Women’s Report viewer poll,
The latest Oregon Women’s Report poll shows that during an economic recession women are less likely to let go of their coffee and movies as compared to other attractions and expenses. The biggest sacrificed expense during this recession was eating out and new clothes. Both [...]
Swine Flu Parties? Send Your Regrets, Experts Say
HealthDay News– While most people are doing all they can to avoid the swine flu, some groups of people are said to be actively seeking it out. These are parents who are reportedly arranging swine flu “parties” — similar [...]
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The best things in life – success, happiness, love – depend on our ability to create and maintain great relationships. Most of us do a good job with relationships at the start, only to stumble down the [...]
Just in time for Halloween, a new study on the correlation between candy and violence may really spook parents. According to the study, children fed candy and sweets on a daily basis are more likely to be convicted of violent crimes as adults. Quick: [...]
By Erika Weisensee
Milwaukie writing mom,
This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week, an appropriate time to review Oregon’s teen driving laws and remember that much can be done to prevent traffic accidents. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. In 2005, [...]
HealthDay News — If current life expectancy trends continue, more than half of babies born in rich nations since 2000 will live to 100 years of age, and they’ll have less disability than elderly people in previous generations. That’s the conclusion of researchers who found that increases in life expectancy [...]
by Cathy Rae Smith
founder of Culture Magazine
Shoes are one of the foremost revelations of a person’s path, whether with an eye for style or just focused on function. To the extent of style, quality looms large in the lexicon of the truly discriminating. [...]
Oregon Women’s Report survey;
What Oregon attractions do you wish to visit someday
but never seem to have the time?
(Participants were allowed to choose multiple locations)
The option for “Local Tribal casino” received no votes and either repellents not a desired attraction or that people have [...]
HealthDay News — New parents like baby names that are not merely popular but on the rise, compared to names that are falling out of favor, a new study suggests. The findings by researchers at New York University and Indiana University provide evidence that parental naming [...]
By Jean Tracy, NW Author
KidsDiscuss.com, Parent Newsletter
Of course, you want a successful marriage. You want your partner to love, honor, and cherish you. You promised the same to your partner. What happened? When two people marry, conflict will occur. That’s normal. How that [...]
Oct. 15 (HealthDay News) — Deep blue and red cotton fabrics are better than yellow at protecting skin against damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, according to Spanish scientists. The researchers said their findings could lead to clothing fabrics that offer improved sun protection. The [...]
By Evergreen, NW writer,
The video above was not only a segment from a popular reality Tv show but the clip has been viewed over a million times on the internet. I chuckled at the video but also worried about the privacy and well-being of the child acting foolish before millions [...]
By Erika Weisensee,
Milwaukie writing mom
Teamwork. Self-discipline. Sportsmanship. Ask anyone about the benefits of participating in athletics, and you may get these answers. The highs, lows and in-betweens of organized sports offer plenty of teachable moments. Take it from me, a former average high school athlete, [...]
By Olivia C. Rossi, RN, MSN, ACSM
Your Personal Trainer
Do you know the difference between easy, moderate and vigorous exercise? Do you know how hard you are exercising or if you are doing enough to meet your goals? The core recommendations of the American College [...]
Oregon Women’s Reprot online survey,
- You can answer next week’s survey question HERE
Do you plan to get a H1N1 vaccine when they are available?
The survey of Oregon women show that most do not plan to get the H1N1 flu virus shot. Although there is [...]
THURSDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) — More than 60 percent of youngsters had either direct or indirect exposure to violence within the past year, according to a U.S. government survey that looked at past-year and lifetime exposure to violence among children aged 17 and younger.The survey [...]
The court case over a former Oregonian who secretly videotaped ESPN reporter Erin Andrews in her own hotel room brings to light problems beyond the criminal behavior and towards to the role of the hotels. Andrews was unknowingly stalked because the hotels gave away her [...]
by Merritt Irene Tegeler
Guess what time of year it is? It is time for Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree! In 1963 Director Dave Peters and the choir of the First Assembly of God church presented the first Singing Christmas Tree at the Benson High School Auditorium. That [...]
By Erika Weisensee
Milwaukie writing mom,
Communication is hard! Without question, effective communication can solve a lot of problems, from international conflicts to workplace tension to strife within families and romantic relationships.
In fact, good communication is not just common sense like some say, but involves several learned [...]
The results of the Oregon Women Survey are in…
Who was the most inappropriate person in September?
Survey question; Who was the most inappropriate person in September? a) Kayne West for MTV awards interruption b) Joe Wilson for interrupting the President, c) Serena Williams for cursing [...]
Jan Springer, Director
Heritage School of Interior Design,
Beaverton, Oregon
1. Your sofa is too big in the room and for the wall it occupies.
Solution: Paint the wall behind the sofa the same color as the sofa and you will diminish the size immediately.
2.Your [...]
(HealthDay News) — Women who are happy with their sex lives have higher well-being scores and more vitality than women who are sexually dissatisfied, Australian researchers say. Their study included 295 women, aged 20 to 65, who were sexually active more than twice a month. “We [...]
By Jean Tracy, NW Author
KidsDiscuss.com, Parent Newsletter
Does money burn a hole in your pocket? If you don’t want money to burn a hole in your child’s pocket, there are things you can do. Inside you’ll find parenting tips teaching your child to become [...]
TUESDAY, Sept. 29 (HealthDay News) — The economic downturn may not be all bad. In fact, U.S. researchers say recessions may actually be good for health. University of Michigan researchers looked at death rates during the Great Depression, the worst economic slump in the 20th century. From the stock market [...]
By Kay Helbling
Planning for your pet’s death.
Whiskers was in our family for 16 ½ years. He was definitely old, but his death was unexpected since he was still in good health. Anyone who has lost a pet knows that no matter what the circumstances it’s always painful. What I wasn’t [...]
By Erika Weisensee,
Milwaukie book lover
Take it from an avid reader and member of two book clubs, there are a lot of great books out there. When I turn the last page and read the last words of a really good book, I am always sad [...]
By Olivia C. Rossi, RN, MSN, ACSM
Your Personal Trainer
Eight to ten glasses of water per day. That’s sixty-four to eighty ounces. It sounds downright daunting and boring! Is this the only option? Of course not. Seems there is some confusion as to how much [...]
Habits May Keep Couples Together or Tear Them Apart
(HealthDay News) — Marriages can be at risk when one partner is an excessive drinker and/or smoker, but the other isn’t, researchers say. However, when their drinking and/or smoking habits are similar, both partners remain relatively satisfied with their marriage, according to [...]
by Cathy Rae Smith
founder of Culture Magazine
There are places in this vast world of ours that simply cause me to linger and soak in the beauty. One of those places is the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. It is resort style that harkens back to the glamour [...]
Survey Reveals Which Embarrassing Observations Workers are Willing to Point Out to Their Co-Workers
CHICAGO, September 24, 2009 - Nobody likes to point out potentially embarrassing situations, but when faced with them in the office, workers are more likely to address them with their peers than with co-workers in higher or [...]
THURSDAY, Sept. 24 HealthDay News:
If you’re middle-aged, you might want to try a little harder to get a good night’s sleep, now that new research suggests the right amount of slumber might keep Alzheimer’s disease at bay. The research was conducted in mice and is preliminary, [...]
By Jean Tracy, NW Author
KidsDiscuss.com, Parent Newsletter
Whether you’re a single parent, divorced, married, or hoping to be married, please read on. This is for you.
Kids don’t like hearing their parents fight. Fighting means trouble. If your marriage is full of trouble, you can [...]
By Kay Helbling
With the conviction of Joel Courtney for the kidnap, rape, torture and death of Brook Wilberger, as with all horrific crimes, comes the discussion of the death penalty. There are those who argue for and against it on religious grounds—“eye for an eye” vs. [...]
By Traci Scott,
Portland writer,
New studies reveal how cats cleverly manipulate us to get what they want and keep us in the palms of their little paws. Those of us with cats have long suspected that our feline friends have found a way to manipulate us, [...]
By Olivia C. Rossi, RN, MSN, ACSM
Your Personal Trainer
My father’s garden is lush and tropical. He lives in a tucked-away little town on the Hilo side of the Big Island of Hawai’i called Pahoa. It’s on the rainy side of the island. His driveway [...]
HealthDay News– Children who grow up in a home without a biological father have sex at a younger age than children raised with their Dad in the picture, and a study now offers a new explanation for why this is true. While previous research focused on [...]
By Jean Tracy, NW Author
KidsDiscuss.com, Parent Newsletter
Whose fault is it when your child acts helpless? If there’s a person who treats your child like a prince or princess and does too much for your child, tell that person to stop. They’re making your [...]
THURSDAY, Sept. 17 HealthDay News — Green tea may weaken bones, suggests a U.S. study on mice. Obese and lean mice had different amounts of green tea extract — percent, 1 percent or 2 percent — added to their diets. Previous studies had found that consumption [...]
Sharon Lacey,
Portland comedian
A funny thing happened on the road to dementia Part 4
I was on my way to a gig in Montana, when I got a text message from a girlhood friend who lives in Spokane. She was throwing a party in honor [...]
These days, it is not uncommon for grade schoolers to have several hours of homework per week. As a student’s age increases, so does the workload and the number of extra-curricular activities he or she may be involved in. Learning how to manage multiple [...]
SUNDAY, Sept. 13 (HealthDay News) — A new national survey finds that only about one in four U.S. parents say their child’s high school deserves an “A” for its bullying- and violence-prevention efforts. But nearly four in 10 gave an “A” grade for such efforts at [...]
We need a National Rudeness De-appreciation Week to honor Kayne West, Congressman Wilson, Serena Williams and Roger Federer.
At The MTV awards, rap-star, Kayne West interrupted the thank you speech of a 19-year old girl to root for the other nominee. During a special Presidential [...]
by Cathy Rae Smith
founder of Culture Magazine
Recently strolling the chic-chic fashion boutiques on Waikiki’s Kalakakua Avenue, I blissfully soaked up the emergence of fall looks from designers ranging from Max Mara to Dior, with stops at Louis Vuitton and Chanel for good measure. The [...]
THURSDAY, Sept. 10 (HealthDay News) — Having allergies can take a toll on your sex life, new research shows.When polled, 83 percent of people with allergic rhinitis said it affected their sexual activity at least sometimes, with almost 18 percent of those affected saying their allergies nearly always got in [...]
By Traci Scott,
Portland writer,
Momlogic conducted an investigation and survey of college freshmen called “Wasted Youth”. Over 2,500 college freshmen from around the country were surveyed and the results are alarming: freshmen partying to the point they pass out, doing a variety of drugs, getting [...]
By Jean Tracy, NW Author
KidsDiscuss.com, Parent Newsletter
Radio Shock Jocks and Rappers say unspeakable things that bring our culture down. What can you do to protect your kids and build their characters up? Why not arrange neighborhood character building parties for your kids and [...]
By Kay Helbling
Dumbfounded by the school districts’ recent cry of budget constraints in light of yearly increased state education budgets, I had to take a closer look at what was happening at the State and in local schools. What I found was an interesting phenomenon that [...]
Even for people who enjoy cooking, the daily grind of planning and preparing nutritious yet interesting meals can be a burden. After a day of activities, dinnertime is especially challenging. It is easy to fall into a rut, making the same thing over and [...]
Here is the 2009 list of Forbes magazine’s top 100 most powerful women in the world list.
1. Angela Merkel, Chancellor, Germany
2. Sheila Bair, Chairman, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. U.S.
3. Indra Nooyi, Chief executive, PepsiCo U.S.
4. Cynthia Carroll, [...]
85% of Single Men Would Date Heavy Women; 90% of Single Women Feel Men Can’t See Past a Few Extra Pounds, States Date.com
– New Poll Shows Significant Discrepancy between Single Males’ and Single Females’ Perception of Dating and Weight
Date.com — Kirstie Alley, Jessica Simpson, [...]
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) — Cheap drinks at college bars lead to more intoxicated students and more health and safety problems, new research shows. It’s not news that college students drink and the results can be injury, violence and even death. But this study focused [...]
By Jean Tracy, NW Author
KidsDiscuss.com, Parent Newsletter
Are you tired of arguing with your kids? Do you wish your kids would take responsibility for their actions? Here’s an easy way. Let’s find out about Time Out (T.O.) using my 3 special twists. You can [...]
THURSDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) — Returning to school may also mean a return of headaches in children who tend to get them, doctors say. More than one-third of children experience recurrent headaches, involving pain that occurs more than once a month, according to pediatricians at [...]
By Traci Scott,
Portland writer
What do women find attractive in men? Sure, handsome men get plenty of attention and are definitely sought-after. But if this painted the whole picture, how do you explain all the physically average and below-average men who end up happily married to [...]
By Erika Weisensee
Milwaukie writing mom,
“Society is getting ruder.” Every now and then, I hear someone say those words, and it always makes me sad. Clearly, there is some truth in that statement. I see people texting and talking on cell phones in all kinds of [...]
Milk Allergy Symptoms May Ease With Exposure: THURSDAY, Aug. 27 (HealthDay News) — Children who are allergic to milk may be able to overcome their allergy by drinking increasingly higher doses of milk, a new study finds. In 2008, researchers from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in [...]
Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs, Often Neglected but Essential to Your Workout
Olivia C. Rossi, RN, MSN, ACSM
Your Personal Trainer:
Olympic athletes do it. Professional athletes do it. And you should do it, no matter what your level of fitness. Warm-ups and cool-downs mark the start and the [...]
HealthDay News — Cable TV shows that attract a significant proportion of teenage viewers are also those that have the most ads for alcohol, new research has found. Using Nielsen Media Research advertising industry data, researchers analyzed 600,000 ads for alcohol that aired on cable TV [...]
Jan Springer, Director
Heritage School of Interior Design,
Beaverton, Oregon
I find that the most troublesome part of design with my clients is the art of accessorizing. We can always manage to get the “big chunks” (sofas, chairs, tables etc) in the room but the finishing [...]
By Sandy, Medford
Four Reluctant Entertainers,
Real entertaining for real people
When catalogs like these come to my house, I rarely get a chance to look at them. But I love Crate & Barrel catalogs, and it reminds me of one of my favorite SUMMER FINDS [...]
By Jean Tracy, NW Author
KidsDiscuss.com, Parent Newsletter
If you find yourself taking charge of your relationship, imposing your opinions, and pressuring your spouse to do your bidding, you’re caught in the marriage power trap. The good news is you can change. If you’d like [...]
