There might be more truth than you think to the term "million-dollar smile." Research has found evidence of a possible connection between your appearance and how much is in your paycheck. In a study released by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, researchers found that good-looking people tend to earn 5 percent more an hour than their less attractive cohorts. Other studies suggest that a smile is a major factor in the overall impression a person ... [full story]

Despite endless hours - and dollars - spent on their hair, every woman has had a bad hair day or two. Having great hair plays a key role in a woman's self-confidence and self-esteem. Yet according to the American Academy of Dermatology, 30 million women -one in four - experience thinning or hair loss at some stage of their lives, most commonly during menopause or post-pregnancy. The causes can range from stress to poor nutrition to ... [full story]

Unlike most steelhead streams, the Hood River offers year-round steelhead fishing opportunities for both summer and winter-run steelhead. Angler opportunity peaks, however, when the winter run steelhead return in late winter or early spring. Being one of easternmost populations of winter steelhead in the Columbia Basin , the Hood River run is later than most winter run populations. The hatchery population is comprised entirely from wild broodstock, so hatchery and wild fish return at nearly ... [full story]

CONTACTS:Brad Wurfel, Salem, 503-947-6020 Meghan Collins, Roseburg, 541-440-3353 Mary Hoverson, LaGrande, 541-963-2138Anne Pressentin-Young, Clackamas, 503-657-2000Fax: (503) 947-6009 OVERVIEWSteelhead anglers have ample opportunities throughout the state. The winter steelhead update is designed to help anglers identify productive river systems and specific locations for pursuing winter steelhead and to draw attention to any recent angling regulation changes. ODFW maintains a rigorous stocking and fishery management program throughout Oregon , to maximize angling opportunities. All anglers are advised ... [full story]