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Clark County News

Blood pressure goals lowered for those older than 60

December 22, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

People 60 and older don't need to be treated as aggressively for high blood pressure, according to new physician guidelines that may help lower the number of medicines taken by baby boomers. Read story

Washington named ‘Most Innovative State’

December 22, 2013, 4:00pm Business

Washington has won another honor based on the brain power of its residents. Bloomberg News has named the Evergreen State as the "Most Innovative." Read story

Carrie Schulstad has been hired as new director of the Downtwown Camas Assocaition -- in the town where she once operated a gift boutique -- after less than one year as executive director of the Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce.

Carrie Schulstad’s going back to Camas after year at B.G. chamber

Carrie Schulstad has been hired as new director of the Downtwown Camas Assocaition -- in the town where she once operated a gift boutique -- after less than one year as executive director of the Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce.

December 22, 2013, 4:00pm Business

Carrie Schulstad is leaving her job as head of the Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce and returning to the city where she began her civic activism, taking on the position of director of the Downtown Camas Association. Read story

End of long-term jobless benefits looms

December 22, 2013, 4:00pm Business

The end of long-term unemployment benefits this month means millions of Americans could be left without their sole source of income while they look for work. In 2013 alone, the federal aid program sent more than $25.6 billion flowing into unemployed workers' pockets and shored up states' struggling economies. Read story

It may seem contrary to conventional belief, but cold temperatures and wet weather in the winter don't cause dry skin.

Don’t curse cold for chapped skin; simplify, moisturize for protection

It may seem contrary to conventional belief, but cold temperatures and wet weather in the winter don't cause dry skin.

December 22, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

For many people, soft skin becomes a casualty of the winter weather. Read story

Writer Ellen Goodman is leading an effort to get adult children to talk to their parents about their end of life wishes.

Have end-of-life talk before it’s too late

Writer Ellen Goodman is leading an effort to get adult children to talk to their parents about their end of life wishes.

December 22, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

It was only as her mother lay dying nearly seven years ago that Ellen Goodman began to realize she had never had a real conversation with her about her end-of-life wishes. By then, it was too late. Her mother was already suffering from dementia. Read story

Jeanne Erdmann's mom, 98, started working with a trainer at age 85.

Is exercise the elixir of youth?

Jeanne Erdmann's mom, 98, started working with a trainer at age 85.

December 22, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Early one morning about eight years ago, my mom, then just shy of 90, stood at the door of my home office and said that her left arm hurt between her shoulder and elbow. Scared she was having heart problems, I called our family doctor, who sent Mom for a… Read story

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70-year-old challenges teens for fundraiser

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December 22, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

This wasn't going to be a fair fight. Everyone knew that going in. Read story

Pros offer tips on staying healthy during holidays

December 22, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Along with doctors and child care providers, fitness trainers are on the front lines of flu and common cold exposure. Early mornings, sneezing clients and grimy gym environments are just a few of the contributing factors to the spread of germs. Read story

Off Beat: Ex-top cop approached traffic from different direction

December 22, 2013, 4:00pm Clark County News

Just as Vancouver was introducing its new police chief, we also got an introduction to the guy who'd held the job 70 years ago: the chief who created the nonticket traffic ticket. Read story