Feeling stronger, feeling sore! Join me in my discomfort zone
After four weeks of working with Andy Wight, my personal trainer, I'm sore, but I feel stronger. Follow my progress — in my discomfort zone.
Using Myers-Briggs to understand the connection between your personality and how you handle stress
Your way of handling stress may not be mine. Knowing the difference can help, especially in the midst of a crisis. One possibly useful tool: Myers-Briggs.
Two delicious mocktail recipes from Vena’s Fizz House
Recipes for two delicious mocktails, compliments of Vena's Fizz House in Portland, Maine.
Are protein and energy bars worth the calories?
Have you ever grabbed an energy bar as a snack or a meal when you're in a pinch? Some are loaded with calories. Some tips from a registered dietitian.
Zebrafish may hold the answer to why early life stress can make you sick when you’re an adult
Scientists at MDI Biological Laboratory are using zebrafish to figure out exactly what happens when embryos are exposed to elevated levels of stress hormones.
Frontier in Brunswick shares a recipe for mouth-watering fish tacos
Looking for something different to cook? How about some fish tacos? This week's Catching Health recipe is compliments of Frontier in Brunswick, Maine. Enjoy!
Alfond Foundation gives major grant to St. Joseph’s College to expand its nursing program
St. Joseph's College plans to expand its nursing program and create a Center for Nursing Excellence. It just got a major boost from the Harold Alfond Foundation.
You, too, want to be stronger? Join me in my discomfort zone
How working with a personal trainer is taking me inside my discomfort zone. It's also making me stronger. Follow my workouts.
Can a Mediterranean diet keep your brain from shrinking as you age?
A new study suggests a link between eating a Mediterranean diet and brain shrinkage. We have some details in this blog post.
A delicious recipe for crock pot chicken stew
Chicken stew — a great meal for a cold winter's day. Get the recipe and some healthy tips from weight loss coach Lisa Prince.
How do you get rid of foot fungus?
Have you ever had to deal with a foot fungus or athlete's foot? Here's some treatment advice from Dr. Michael Saraydarian, a podiatrist at Central Maine Orthopaedics.
A young man’s struggle with mental illness and why today he’s in a better frame of mind
In 2011, at the age of 19, Logan Price was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Now he helps others by sharing his story — the challenges and the successes.
Why we need to talk about what we want at the end of life (and how to begin)
People are starting to see that they have options and that they can make good choices at the end of life. They're looking at how to spend their last days.
Why we lose our motivation to exercise and how to get it back
There are two main reasons why people lose their motivation to exercise. Learn what they are and get some help finding your motivation again.
A recipe from Plant IQ for Peppery Pumpkin, Corn and Bean Soup
If you're trying to eat a whole foods plant-based diet, you'll want to learn more about Plant IQ. And you'll want to try this hearty soup recipe.
Six secrets to keeping your New Year’s resolutions all year long
Supposedly, only 8 percent of people in the U.S. keep their New Year's resolutions. Follow these six secrets and give yourself at shot at making yours stick.
How Jen Boggs managed to rock her 2016 New Year’s resolution
Still looking for some New Year's resolution ideas and inspiration? Stop right now and read what Jen Boggs accomplished in 2016. High five, Jen!
The best way to prevent a cold and what to do if you fail
When you are surrounded by people who are coughing and sneezing, how can you protect yourself? Some tips and what to do if you still come down with a cold.
From me to you
However and whenever you celebrate the holiday season, I hope yours is filled with joy and love.
What does it mean when your tooth is cracked?
What is a cracked tooth? Can it be fixed? Dr. Paul Best has the answers and more on the Catching Health blog.
Six ways to boost your metabolism when cold weather cuts into your exercise routine
Have you ever used winter as an excuse not to exercise? John Turrell, Wellness Coordinator for YMCA of Southern Maine, offers some tips on how you can stay warm and still burn some calories.
Frostbite: What you need to know
When the thermometer dips below freezing, even a few minutes outside can put you at risk of frostbite. Catching Health shares some frostbite dos and don'ts.
Smoked chicken, barley and winter squash soup, compliments of Duckfat
A recipe from Duckfat, one of my favorite Portland (ME) eating spots. Whenever my brother Patrick visits from San Francisco, Duckfat is always on his itinerary!
Is walking as good for you as running?
Is walking as good for you as running? I asked physical therapist Mary Kroth-Brunet, from Back in Motion Physical Therapy.
The difference between grieving and suffering
The holidays can be especially difficult for people who have lost someone dear — no matter how it happened. If you're having a hard time, I hope this helps.
Busting six myths about adopting a foster child in Maine
Right now, 100 children in foster care in Maine hope to be adopted by loving families. Think you're not up to it? A bit of myth busting may change your mind.
Make this fun recipe with your kids: Mini Chocolate Ganache Tarts
A holiday recipe from Measuring Up! Cooking for Kids — Michele Howard's cooking school for kids in Scarborough, Maine. You can make it with your kids.
Is Greek yogurt healthier than regular yogurt?
Like yogurt? Should you be eating Greek yogurt or regular yogurt? Which is healthier?
How electroacupuncture helps relieve some of the most common PTSD symptoms
Turning flashbacks into memories you can choose to think of or not. That's the goal of a treatment that uses electroacupuncture to help people recover from PTSD.
Six tips for a healthy holiday mouth
All those goodies that get eaten over the holidays aren't so great for your teeth. Check out these healthy dental tips.
It is a cold or the flu and why does it matter?
If you're lucky, whether you have a cold or the flu, you'll recover with no problems. Sometimes, though, the flu can cause serious complications.