Sam Sied

A Visitors Guide to Hiking in Corvallis, Oregon Guests sometimes ask, “where can I hike in Corvallis?” Locals and visitors love the great outdoor recreation opportunities near Corvallis, like hiking. Corvallis and the Willamette Valley offer trails…

Corvallis is a Great Gluten-Free Destination Traveling with dietary restrictions and special food needs is always a challenge, especially if you have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Corvallis, Oregon offers gluten-free dining,…

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center’s Intensive Care Unit won a gold level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. “The Beacon Award for Excellence lauds North American hospital units that employ…

Throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, first responders and other essential workers continue doing their jobs, often working long hours and putting themselves at risk of infection.Worldwide, people have found ways to support essential workers and to…

The Oregon Secretary of State announced the state’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, or PDMP, won the Excellence in Accountability Award from the National State Auditors Association. “The Audits Division has a history of award-winning work and…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Oregon Health Authority now recommend wearing masks in public, especially in instances where it may be difficult to maintain adequate physical distancing, such as in grocery stores or…

The Oregon Health Authority wants you to quarantine and chill – safely. In case you missed it, the agency tweeted an infographic on April 8, outlining ways Oregonians can enjoy sexual activity while social distancing.One tip from the OHA graphic…

On April 5, the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo announced that Nadia, a 4-year-old female Malayan tiger, tested positive for COVID-19. In addition to Nadia, several other big cats are showing signs of respiratory disease. Zoo officials…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, lack of social support and boredom are common barriers to living an active lifestyle. The good news is fitness doesn’t have to be expensive, boring, or lonely. Corvallis clubs and community…

Every cell in your body responds to an internal clock, kind of like how you plan your day around a schedule. Researchers are beginning to learn how our internal rhythms affect every aspect of our health and well being. According to 2017 Nobel…

In honor of finishing out National Sleep Week, we wanted to talk about sleeping while traveling and the first night effect.Does traveling wear you down? If you are like most of us, you have trouble getting enough quality sleep while traveling. People…

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) offers insights into our heart health and stress levels. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts use it to monitor workout recovery and stress levels. But HRV goes even deeper. Here are three surprising applications for heart…

Swimming is a classic recreational and aerobic activity. Did you know that a regular swimming practice might also help keep you younger and relieve stress? This post is not intended to substitute for medical or professional advice. We just wanted to…

Who knew you can have fun while enjoying a fantastic workout? Try these feel-good workouts if you feel bored with traditional gym sessions or if you want to try something different.This round-up highlights five fun and creative workouts. Uplifting…

We start the new year with the best intentions. Often we declare New Year's Resolutions to get fitter, eat healthier, decrease stress, and work towards our goals. We also frequently end the old year with a party, night out, or evening of…

Zumba is a workout where you can dance like nobody's watching. Or, depending on what motivates you, dance like everyone is watching you -- on stage or in a club! Either way, you experience a vigorous aerobic workout in a fun, motivating environment.…

Elite athletes use Heart Rate Variability (HRV), resting heart rate and other metrics to manage their training regimens and recovery time. Intense training stresses the muscles, hormones, heart and lungs. By tracking these biometrics, athletes…