Healthy habits: Boosting fiber in your child's diet

(ARA) - With a looming childhood obesity epidemic, many physicians and dieticians are emphasizing the importance of fiber in children's diets. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children who eat plenty of fiber are less likely to develop obesity, heart disease and gastrointestinal problems, including constipation.

Stay balanced: health and lifestyle tips to better manage diabetes

(ARA) - Diabetes affects more than 23 million people in the United States, with type 2 diabetes representing 90 to 95 percent of those cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But the good news is that people with type 2 diabetes can find balance in their lives with a structured plan that includes proper nutrition and regular exercise.

What stays? What goes? Tips for newlyweds moving in

(ARA) - First-time brides and grooms are older than ever before, according to recent U.S. Census Bureau figures. The median age for men marrying for the first time is now 28 and it's 26 for women - that's 30 percent older than in 1960.

Is your home under-protected from fire and CO poisoning?

(ARA) - Just when you think you're safe, a recent nationwide survey has uncovered that a majority of American homes are dangerously under-protected when it comes to fire and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

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South Carolina GOP censures Rep. Rice for impeachment vote

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans on Saturday issued a formal censure to U.S. Rep. Tom Rice to show disapproval over his vote in support of the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump.

South Carolina GOP censures Rep. Rice for impeachment vote

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans on Saturday issued a formal censure to U.S. Rep. Tom Rice to show disapproval over his vote in support of the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump.

South Carolina GOP censures Rep. Rice for impeachment vote

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans on Saturday issued a formal censure to U.S. Rep. Tom Rice to show disapproval over his vote in support of the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump.

South Carolina GOP censures Rep. Rice for impeachment vote

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans on Saturday issued a formal censure to U.S. Rep. Tom Rice to show disapproval over his vote in support of the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump.

Local students organize pro-gun rally

Three area high school students are planning to lead a pro-gun rights rally at Depot Park in Kalispell on Saturday. They hope to provide a platform for youth to voice support of the Second Amendment and responsible gun owners.

Seat belt bill is a lesson in politics

It was the primary seat belt bill that drew the largest and most emotionally charged testimony to the Capitol this week. Senate Bill 237, sponsored by Sen. Dave Lewis, R-Helena, would have made not wearing a seat belt a primary offense.

How to make your vehicle vacation ready

Despite gasoline prices, the old-fashioned auto vacation will once again be a popular choice for families looking for convenience and ready mobility. But with warmer weather come special automotive maintenance challenges - extreme heat, humidity and heavy stop-and-go traffic can cause marginal systems to fail.

Six ways to use the Web in your job search

(ARA) - With the unemployment rate in the U.S. hovering around 10.4 percent, many Americans are facing the daunting task of looking for permanent employment. The rise of the Internet has changed the very structure of the job market, making it easier than ever for potential employees to contact managers, companies and each other.

Pacific island vacations take paradise from fantasy to reality

If you're seeking out what we've all come to imagine as a vacation paradise, you should set your sights on the South Pacific. Powdered sugar beaches, crystalline turquoise water, slender palm trees leaning into the sun -- it's tough to find a truly deserted island, but it is possible to find stretches of beach that you can have all to yourself to relax, bask in the sun and forget about every care in the world.

Fresh ways to savor sweet corn, all day long

It's a wonderful time of year. The birds are singing, flowers are blooming and the sweet corn crop is heading your way.

Keeping kids safe this summer

(ARA) - For most families, summertime means outdoor fun. Day camps, trips to the swim club and the playground make summer a time for kids to let loose and have fun. But what about kids with chronic diseases that may require extra attention? Can they enjoy the same summer activities as their peers?

How you can help yourself and others battle breast cancer

(ARA) - For some things in life, that old adage "the sooner the better" not only applies, it can be life altering. Diagnosing breast cancer is one of those things; 98 percent of all women diagnosed in the earliest stages of breast cancer will survive the disease.

Five superfoods for heart health

(ARA) - When you're paying attention to good nutrition, it's easy to spend a lot of time focusing on what not to eat - all the stuff that clogs your arteries and expands your waistline. Now's a good time to look at the things that you should eat and the things you can do to keep your arteries healthy, and to fully understand why paying attention to arterial health is important.