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Specialists say that a proper sitting posture involves keeping your ears, shoulders and hips aligned, as well as maintaining the natural curve in your lower back. Proper posture can prevent chronic pain in the neck, back and shoulders, and headaches, they say.

Align yourself with a good sitting posture

Specialists say that a proper sitting posture involves keeping your ears, shoulders and hips aligned, as well as maintaining the natural curve in your lower back. Proper posture can prevent chronic pain in the neck, back and shoulders, and headaches, they say.

January 25, 2016, 6:06am Clark County Life

The majority of Americans spend at least six hours per day sitting, and for those with desk jobs, the amount of sedentary time can be even more, studies have found. Read story

Florence and Roger Muma, photographed during a recent hike, were married 43 years ago. Florence was recently hospitalized with a bacterial infection. While she was in the intensive care unit, Roger died of a heart attack.

A race of remembrance, and help

Florence and Roger Muma, photographed during a recent hike, were married 43 years ago. Florence was recently hospitalized with a bacterial infection. While she was in the intensive care unit, Roger died of a heart attack.

January 24, 2016, 6:02am Clark County Health

Florence Muma was confident she could get her running off on the right foot in 2016 with a personal record at the Resolution Run. Read story

Health plan sign-up deadlines draw near

January 19, 2016, 6:01am Clark County Health

Washington residents have less than two weeks to purchase a new health plan or renew their current plan before the state open enrollment period closes for the year. Read story

Vancouver Clinic offers workshop with dietitians

January 18, 2016, 4:29pm Clark County Health

The Vancouver Clinic is offering a workshop on principles for losing weight and becoming healthier. Dietitians will work with attendees to create a nutritional plan that meets their needs. The Reach workshop is 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 13 at The Vancouver Clinic’s 87th Avenue building, 700 N.E. 87th Ave. Read story

Added sugars account on average for nearly 270 calories (or more than 13 percent of calories) per day and are highest among children, adolescents and young adults.

New dietary guidelines take bite out of sugar, salt

Added sugars account on average for nearly 270 calories (or more than 13 percent of calories) per day and are highest among children, adolescents and young adults.

January 18, 2016, 6:02am Clark County Health

The federal government has some new, but familiar, advice for Americans when it comes to their diets: Eat a greater variety of food and nutrient-dense foods, cut back on added sugars and rein-in sodium consumption. Read story

Music therapist Susan Palmieri, left, taps on a Gato box instrument as Haley Giese feeds her newborn son, Miles, a bottle Tuesday afternoon in PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center&#039;s neonatal intensive care unit. Palmieri uses the Gato box to help Miles pace his sucking while feeding.

PeaceHealth therapy program music to premature babies’ ears

Music therapist Susan Palmieri, left, taps on a Gato box instrument as Haley Giese feeds her newborn son, Miles, a bottle Tuesday afternoon in PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center&#039;s neonatal intensive care unit. Palmieri uses the Gato box to help Miles pace his sucking while feeding.

January 11, 2016, 6:12am Clark County Health

Haley Giese sits in a chair in the corner of the room, a pillow and blankets covering her lap. The dimly lit room is quiet as Giese adjusts her infant son in her right arm. Read story

Sean Hibbard, left, and Josh Hibbard, right, take measurements for Jadine Juarez as she begins an eight-week nutrition program Tuesday at Results Fitness Training in Camas. The new fitness facility offers group TRX, yoga and Pilates classes, as well as the nutrition program.

Results blends nutrition, fitness to get results

Sean Hibbard, left, and Josh Hibbard, right, take measurements for Jadine Juarez as she begins an eight-week nutrition program Tuesday at Results Fitness Training in Camas. The new fitness facility offers group TRX, yoga and Pilates classes, as well as the nutrition program.

January 11, 2016, 6:01am Clark County Health

Stacey Turnage's goal was to make it through the holidays without gaining weight. She wanted to partake in the food and festivities without sacrificing her waistline. Read story

OHSU announces Brain Awareness lecture series

January 8, 2016, 5:07pm Clark County Health

Oregon Health and Science University has announced its lineup for the 2016 Brain Awareness lecture series. The lectures will begin at 7 p.m. on Feb. 22, Feb, 29 and March 7. All lectures will be held at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway Ave., Portland. Tickets are $27 for each… Read story

Pharmacist Mike Strickland, left, and Dr. Susan Davis have volunteered at the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington for the last 25 years, making them two of the longest-serving volunteers at the clinic in Vancouver.

Pharmacist, doctor longtime volunteers at Free Clinic

Pharmacist Mike Strickland, left, and Dr. Susan Davis have volunteered at the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington for the last 25 years, making them two of the longest-serving volunteers at the clinic in Vancouver.

January 7, 2016, 7:51pm Clark County Health

Mike Strickland had hoped to be the very first pharmacist to work a volunteer shift at the new Free Clinic of Southwest Washington when it opened in 1990. Read story

Heart association seeks heart-healthy woman for makeover

January 6, 2016, 4:28pm Clark County Health

The American Heart Association is looking for nominees for its Go Red For Women makeover. The Go Red For Women movement and Macy’s will host a Go Red Total Makeover event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6 at Macy’s Washington Square, 9300 S.W. Washington Square Road, Portland. The… Read story