Try a new healthy food. This week it’s Greek yogurt!
John Turrell, from the YMCA of Southern Maine, wants us to feel healthier and be a little adventurous, so he’s encouraging us to try nine new healthy foods.
Why hosting an Alzheimer’s Café in a Children’s Museum is a great idea
Source: Children’s Museum of NH Once a month the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover invites a group of adults for a bit of socializing. Although they are welcome to join them, it isn’t necessary to have children in tow. The invitation is to the museum’s Alzheimer’s Café — a [...]
Winter takes its toll on people with breathing problems
If you already have trouble breathing because of asthma, COPD, or other health issues, winter can be an especially challenging time of year. Learn why and get some expert advice.
Try a new healthy food. This week it’s Quinoa!
Quinoa is a South American food that was originally grown in the Andes, where it has been a staple for the Inca people for over 6,000 years.
Why John Nappi begged people to just say yes!
John Nappi wants to shout "Just Say Yes!" from the rooftops. He wants to see the words plastered on tee shirts and bumper sticker and posters. Read why.
Try some new healthy foods in 2016. #1. Sardines!
The start of a new year marks the perfect chance to jump-start healthy eating patterns. Expand your palate by incorporating some foods you don't routinely eat
A dietitian’s view of “easy” weight loss methods
With the start of the New Year, many of us will be setting a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and there is always the temptation to get it done the “quick and easy” way.
Happy New Year, but no resolutions thank you!
lumpi / Pixabay Are you like me? Have you made New Year’s resolutions with good intentions but you weren’t able to keep them? The road to hell, you know … […]
Put a little fun in your life. Go dancing!
Joan Overton has been dancing nearly all her life. She just turned 82. It's just a number she says as she twirls around the dance floor.
10 signs your elderly parent may need some extra help
Source: Pond5 When we see our parents on a regular basis, we may not notice subtle changes in their routines or behaviors. If one is failing in some way, the other may pick up the slack and so, it may seem as if nothing is amiss. They may not mention anything [...]
An easier way to find out what’s in your food. On the Morning Report
Trying to eat healthier foods but fed up with reading food labels? Sharon Vaznis and I talk about a new website that should make it a whole lot easier for you. Watch us on the Morning Report. […]
Raising a child with Asperger’s. A father and son share their perspectives in a new book
Sometimes, life throws things our way that aren't easy to handle. We all have our coping mechanisms. Dylan Volk uses humor.
How to stick with tradition and still make healthier holiday meals
Nobody wants to mess with treasured holiday recipes. There are good reasons we treasure them. However, not every holiday food falls into the “most-loved” category.
Want to be healthy but tired of reading labels? Check out this new free and easy online tool
Donna Blouin tries her best to feed her five children healthy foods. She reads labels to the point that most people hate shopping with her. Not anymore.
Miserable sore throat? One of these home remedies will make you feel better
Don't you hate it when you start to feel a sore throat coming on? Try these home remedies to stop a sore throat in its tracks.
Learning to live a full life when you have early stage Alzheimer’s disease
Source: Alzheimers Association, Maine Chapter After cancer, Alzheimer’s disease is the second most feared disease in America. Right now, about 5.2 million people in this country are living with Alzheimer’s. Each year, the number grows. That’s because baby boomers continue to age and, in general, people are living longer. By 2025 [...]
How to keep your pets safe during the holidays. On The Morning Report
I hope you’re not feeding your dog any turkey leftovers! Sharon Vaznis and I discuss why it’s not a good idea and we also share some other holiday safety tips for your pets … on the Morning Report. […]
Do cranberries really help with a urinary tract infection?
Source: Pond5 Guest post by Amy Baker Joyce, MS, RD, LD, CNSC. Courtesy of the Maine Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and who doesn’t love that dollop of cranberry sweetness next to their turkey, right? Cranberries and cranberry products, like juice, jelly, and sauce, are [...]
Friends pondering gratitude at Thanksgiving, for which I am grateful
I asked my friends to share something they were grateful for and they had a lot to say. It will make you feel good to read what they came up with.
Learn how to protect your child against sexual assault
Source: Diane Atwood Talking to your children about sexual assault might not be an easy conversation for a lot of parents. It may not even occur to some if their child is still young. When should you say something? How do you find the right words to avoid scaring them or leaving [...]
How hospice care helped Joe Brannigan and his family in the final months of his life
Guest post by Claire Brannigan, whose husband Joe died January 17, 2015. Source: Claire Brannigan Our story It all began when Joe started struggling with the aerobic portion of his regular gym workout. At the advice of the instructor, Joe saw his doctor that day. Within days, we got the [...]
Who says 90 is too old to exercise? Not these men!
Being active is key to feeling young and healthy. We know that. And so do these three gentlemen, all in their nineties.
Having an x-ray? Show some love and kindness to your technologist!
Source: Wiki Media Commons Credit: Wellcome Library, London. On November 8, 1895, Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, a German physicist, discovered what we know as the x-ray. The first image he took was of his wife’s hand and wedding ring. By the following year, x-rays were being used in health care settings [...]
What I didn’t know about physical therapists
Who is the mother of physical therapy? Get the answer and a ton of useful information about the origin and benefits of physical therapy.
How businesses can chill out this winter with safety prep now
With cold weather approaching, property owners need to take steps now to avoid injuries as well as property and liability claims. Check out these safety tips.
How an AED saved a man’s life. On the Morning Report
Would you know what to do if someone collapsed right in front of you and went into cardiac arrest? On the Morning Report, Sharon Vaznis and I talk about some of the steps that could save a person’s life. […]
A tense vagina. Something worth dancing about
Sara Juli is not afraid to tackle personal issues in a public forum. She's a dance artist who creates and performs solo work. Her latest topic: Tense vaginas.
How to get an AED for your community and why it’s important that you do
March 5, 2007. A day Joe Gould will never forget. It started out like any other day. He went to work and at lunchtime headed to the YMCA in Augusta for his daily workout. Here’s what happened: […]
Preventing life-threatening blood clots in the hospital
Guest post by Cindy Asbjornsen, DO, FACPh Happy World Thrombosis Day! Today, October 13th, healthcare professionals, scientists, and regular folks around the world are spreading the word about how to identify and prevent thromboses, more commonly known as blood clots. […]
Diagnosed with a rare cancer she’d never heard of before
Konnie Stinson is one of those people who just try to push through it when they're hurt or don't feel well. That's what she did when she experienced a host of unusual symptoms.
Top 10 breast cancer myths
There's a lot of myths about breast cancer. Such as, that a breast lump means cancer. In fact, most are not cancer. Dana-Farber Cancer institute dispels some myths in this report.